We invite you to watch the week’s top workforce management and employment law news, and read about the most significant developments impacting employers.
EEOC Closes Down Component 2 Data Collection
After a long, drawn-out saga, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has granted the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s request to end the collection of 2017 and 2018 Component 2 pay data.
CDC Issues 2019 Novel Coronavirus Guidance for Employers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new guidance that provides clarity on how employers should respond to the coronavirus outbreak.
California Employers Push Back Against Pro-Employee Legislation
Two controversial new labor laws in California are facing major challenges: Assembly Bill 5, which restricts worker classification, and Assembly Bill 51, which prohibits arbitration agreements.
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Other Highlights
A Quick Wage-Hour Tip
Which deductions from an exempt employee’s pay are permissible? Find the answer here.
Federal Legislation to Watch
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Comprehensive CREDIT Act of 2020, which would restrict the use of credit information for most employment decisions. Click for more.
California Employment Law Update
The California Supreme Court just ruled that the time employees spend waiting for exit searches is compensable under California law. Read more.