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On April 20, 2021, Indiana’s Governor Holcomb signed into law a pregnancy accommodation bill. The law will apply to employers with at least 15 employees when it goes into effect on July 1, 2021. Under this new law, an employee may request an accommodation related to pregnancy, childbirth or any related medical conditions. The... READ MORE

In an effort to “promote economy and efficiency in federal contracting,” last month President Biden issued an executive order (“EO”) raising the minimum pay rate for federal contract workers from $10.95/hour to $15/hour. Beginning January 30, 2022, all federal agencies will be required to incorporate a $15 minimum wage in new contract solicitations, and... READ MORE

In an April 15, 2021 letter, the EEOC addressed a request for guidance on employer-provided incentives aimed at encouraging employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The agency indicated, at the time, that they were updating their technical assistance guide to address the extent to which employers may offer employee incentives to vaccinate. Specifically, the... READ MORE

As the world anticipates a gradual return to normalcy, there are numerous questions about the extent to which the “new normal” will look like the “old normal,” from the commercial real estate market to social norms regarding personal space and social touching (such as hugs and handshakes). Within employment law, one of the questions... READ MORE

As we previously explained here, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARP”) includes a provision for 100% subsidized COBRA continuation coverage for employees and family members who experience a loss of group health plan coverage due to the employee’s involuntary termination or reduced hours of employment (the “COBRA Subsidy”) during the period from... READ MORE

As COVID-19 cases stay relatively low and the number of vaccinated individuals continues to increase, health providers are faced with a new normal for operating medical office space in a safe and sanitary manner. In order to avoid potential liability from tenants, patients and other visitors, medical office landlords should update facility management plans... READ MORE

In a recent opinion, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed whether the False Claims Act’s (“FCA”) anti-retaliation provision applies to actions taken against an individual after employment ends. Splitting with its sister appellate court, the Tenth Circuit, the Court compared the FCA’s anti-retaliation provision to a similar anti-retaliation clause in Title VII of... READ MORE

On March 26, 2021, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 125 into law as Wisconsin Act 23 (“Act 23”) and significantly updated laws related to the licensure, regulation and the practice of physician assistants (“PAs”) in Wisconsin. The regulatory changes aim to improve access to quality medical services for Wisconsin patients by reducing barriers for... READ MORE

Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has announced several fines and citations for violations against health care providers. Violations have included failing to provide training on the proper use of a respirator and personal protective equipment, and the failure to report injury, illness or fatality. And this may be just the beginning.... READ MORE

As previously discussed here, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARP”), contains a number of benefits for American workers and their families that employers will need to understand. An immediate concern is a provision for subsidized COBRA continuation coverage for employees and family members who experience a loss of group health plan coverage... READ MORE