On August 5, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued technical guidance on opioid addiction and employment. Workforce substance abuse is on the rise and can cause many expensive problems for businesses and industries. These problems can range from a loss of productivity, injuries, disruption of operations, and increased health insurance claims. While … Read more
On August 17, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that gyms and fitness centers could finally reopen as early as August 24, 2020. However, reopening gyms would not be a simple task in New York. Operators must comply with extensive guidelines, including a mandatory on-site inspection by the local health department. NYS Guidelines for Reopening Gyms … Read more
On July 28, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proposed additional amendments to its current rules and regulations governing election procedures. One of the proposals would modify what employee contact information employers must provide to unions before the election. Specifically, employers would no longer be required to disclose employees’ personal email addresses and home … Read more