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Flip Flop Flip: Department of Labor Rescinds Final Rule on Joint Employment (again)
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October 1, 2021
The Obama administration implemented a joint employment rule in 2016 that made it far more likely that both temporary agencies and the entities that utilize the workers employed by temp agencies would be considered “joint employers” – hence...
Assessing the Employee’s Religious Exemption Request to a Vaccine Mandate
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October 1, 2021
Most employers have likely had discussions about whether and when to require employees to become vaccinated, or what to do if the vaccine mandate announced by President Biden (applicable to all employers of 100+ employees) becomes law. Even if federa...
Important news for employers in the city of Charlotte – Charlotte City Council expands local nondiscrimination law
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September 25, 2021
In early August, the Charlotte City Council unanimously passed an amendment to thecity’s nondiscrimination ordinance (“NDO”). The expanded ordinance applies tobusinesses of all sizes and provides protections not otherwise provided under state a...
Are you giving paid leave to employees for COVID vaccination or for recovery from vaccine side effects? If so – get your tax credits!
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September 25, 2021
In April 2021, the Treasury Department and the IRS announced that eligible employerscould receive paid leave tax credits under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP)for providing leave for employees receiving the vaccine and for the time needed t...