In the latest edition of our video series, The Employer Rapport, our team discusses what employers need to prepare for to remain compliant as the summer travel season begins. Employees may be eager to take advantage of remote work policies to travel during this season, but employers must be aware of the compliance issues involved in remote work from a different location than their normal office location.
A convergence of forces is changing the public face of the boardroom: the increasing amount of data showing how inclusion and diversity improves performance, impassioned protests for gender equality, the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement, pressure from investors and shareholders, and legislation.
Shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders have been prevalent throughout the United States since March 2020 as state and local governments have sought to protect their citizens from the spread of the COVID-19 virus while at the same time reopen their economies in accordance with phased reopening plans. Keeping abreast of the evolving nature of these orders and plans as the spread of the virus continues to evolve is critical to the functioning of all businesses throughout the country.
Shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders have been prevalent throughout the United States since March 2020 as state and local governments have sought to protect their citizens from the spread of the COVID-19 virus while at the same time reopen their economies in accordance with phased reopening plans. Keeping abreast of the evolving nature of these orders and plans as the spread of the virus continues to evolve is critical to the functioning of all businesses throughout the country.
Shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders have been prevalent throughout the United States since March 2020 as state and local governments have sought to protect their citizens from the spread of the COVID-19 virus while at the same time reopen their economies in accordance with phased reopening plans. Keeping abreast of the evolving nature of these orders and plans as the spread of the virus continues to evolve is critical to the functioning of all businesses throughout the country.
Key developments reflected in this week’s update include extension of state-wide orders and/or the duration of the current phase of their reopening plans for Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan and South Carolina. While California, Hawaii, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Utah and Washington eased restrictions and/or advanced to the next phase of their reopening plan.
Welcome to Baker McKenzie’s new Labor and Employment video chat series for US employers. The Employer Report, which provides written legal updates and practical insights about the latest labor and employment issues affecting US multinationals, at both the domestic and global level. Latest episodes include:- Best Practices for Tracking Proof of Employee Vaccinations and Key Considerations in High Profile Investigations
In the latest edition of our Labor and Employment video chat series for US employers Susan Eandi and Robin Samuel of our Employment team speak with Brian Hengesbaugh of our Data Privacy team to discuss best practices for tracking proof of employee vaccination.
Key developments reflected in this week’s update include extension of state-wide orders and/or the duration of the current phase of their reopening plans for Connecticut, Maryland and South Carolina. While New Mexico, New York and Virginia eased restrictions and/or advanced to the next phase of their reopening plan. Nevada has handed over responsibility for COVID-19 mitigation and enforcement efforts to local governments, but the state will continue to enforce the mask mandate. Beginning May 11, 2021, Hawaii will allow fully vaccinated passengers will be able to travel inter-island without being subject to quarantine and testing rules.
With COVID-19 vaccinations finally here, organizations looking to protect their workforces and promote business continuity must navigate a fast-evolving framework of national protocols and regulatory regimes. An increasing number of jurisdictions across the globe are publishing guidelines and legislation governing the legal and practical aspects of workplace vaccination programs.