Posts by Katharine Batista, Esq.
Details on OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Just in time for the holidays, OSHA has released its emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring large employers (100+ employees) to…
Read MoreCan Employers Still Ask Employees Whether They Have Been Vaccinated?
Unfortunately, we’re not out of the woods. With the delta variant of COVID-19 surging and vaccination hesitancy causing many to…
Read MoreBiometric Data Privacy and Why Employers Need to Know About It
What is Biometric Data? Every time you unlock your smartphone with facial recognition or your tablet with your fingerprint, you…
Read MoreThe DOL 2020 Tip Final Rule: Guidance for Paying Your Tipped Employees
On April 30, 2021, portions of the 2020 Tip Final Rule became effective. There has been a lot of back…
Read MoreThe American Rescue Act Part 3: COBRA Changes Affecting Notices, Terminations and Severance Agreements
As mentioned in part one and two of this blog series, employers should be aware of a number of key…
Read MoreThe American Rescue Plan Act Part 2: Expanded Employer Tax Credits for Paid Sick and Emergency Family Leave
As mentioned in part one, employers should be aware of a number of key provisions under Biden’s new stimulus bill,…
Read MoreThe American Rescue Plan Act Part 1: Expanded Qualifying Reasons for Paid Leave
Employers should be aware of a number of key provisions under Biden’s new stimulus bill, the American Rescue Plan Act…
Read MoreSeeking a More Diverse Workforce in 2021? Revise Your Criminal Background Check Policy
You may be yelling “welcome” out your company’s windows, but inadvertently locking the doors. Most mid-sized to large companies now…
Read MoreAlternatives to Vaccine Mandates for Auto Dealerships
The COVID-19 vaccine is finally here. For many auto dealerships, being able to advertise a workforce that is fully COVID-19…
Read MoreFair Workweek Predictability Pay Enforcement Announced
On Monday, March 1, 2021, the Philadelphia Department of Labor today announced that its Office of Worker Protections will begin…
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