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OFCCP Investigates Companies For Diversity Hiring Plans

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) launched probes of two large companies, challenging their diversity initiatives to increase the number of Black individuals in leadership positions......

How Can I Get My Employees To Return To Work During A Pandemic And Not Get Sued?

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

As employers begin to require their employees to return to the workplace, they remain concerned about COVID-19-related litigation.

Avoiding Claims Under The Computer Fraud And Abuse Act In Connection With Software And Firmware Updates

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

A recent ruling in Parziale v. HP, Inc., arising out of the implementation by Hewlett-Packard (“HP”) of a remote firmware update on many models of the company’s printers, highlights the potentially broad application of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”).

Bay Area COVID-19 Regulations Tracker-UPDATED October 2020 # 2

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, California on Aug. 31 released the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, with revised criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on business, health and recreational activities at the county level.

New York State Offers Paid Sick Leave FAQs

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

New York State’s paid sick leave law somewhat quietly went into effect on September 30, 2020. At that time, the NYS Department of Labor had not issued any interpretative guidance for employers. Luckily, no employees are eligible to take leave under the law until January 1, 2021.

“Is Your Handbook Up To Date?” L&E Live Webinar — Follow-Up Q&A

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

Out-of-State Remote Work- •If a Colorado business has employees working remotely from other states, it can create legal and tax compliance issues that vary from state to state.

Election 2020 And Labor Movement: Why This Election Matters To Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was created in 1935 by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

Which Privacy Protections Apply? HIPAA, FERPA And COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

A recent conversation with a colleague in California prompted me to write this. He said that as part of its back-to-school plan, his children’s elementary school district “highly encouraged” that all students be tested for COVID-19 before returning to class.

Banks Sue Over Oregon’s Foreclosure Moratorium

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

Two recent lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon illustrate that Oregon banks are none too pleased about HB 4204.

Excess E&O Insurer Must Reimburse Defense Expenses Pending Resolution of Insured’s Coverage Dispute with Primary D&O Insurer

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

The United States District Court for the District of Kansas, applying Kansas law, has held that an excess E&O insurer was required to advance defense costs where coverage under a potentially responsive D&O policy had not yet been resolved and no other coverage was available.  Bedivere Ins

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