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Search OptionsInsightsMandating COVID-19 Vaccinations: Employers Wrestle with Whether They Can and Should
U.S. employers are increasingly considering whether they can and should mandate that their employees receive a COVID-19 vaccination. To be sure, these are two very different issues. One is a legal question and the other a business decision that… COVID-19 Safety Plan Compliance Alert: Re-Evaluate Current Plans as Measures Set to Continue through the New Year
Governor Holcomb recently published Executive Order 20-50 (the “Executive Order”) continuing “county-based measures and restrictions based on the impact and spread” of COVID-19 from prior Executive Orders. For Hoosier businesses and employers,… Part 1: 2020 Case Law Highlights for Employers in Indiana and Beyond
From the COVID-19 pandemic to the election, a lot has happened in 2020. For employers, staying up to date on developments has become a full-time job. To alleviate some of the burden with staying up to date, this article is one of a two-part series… Rock, Meet Hard Place: Reflections from 2020 on Compliance Risks Surrounding Workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
“Daddy changed the world!” – Gianna Floyd, daughter of George Floyd This year has been a study in contrasts in so many aspects of life, including with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives within the workplace. By any… Time to Tidy Up Remote Work Policies as Work from Home Arrangements Likely to Continue
2020 has been challenging for everyone with unique challenges arising in the workplace and impacting employers and employees alike. Remote work arrangements and compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) have not made matters easier. With… Section 1031 Exchanges: Final Regulations Issued for Definition of Real Property
Under Internal Revenue Code, Section 1031 (“Section 1031”), the taxpayer may exchange certain property for other like property and defer gain recognition on the relinquished property. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”) limited the… CFPB Issues Finalized Changes To Regulation F To Implement The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
On October 30, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) issued a final rule (“Final Rule”) that amends Regulation F, 12 C.F.R. part 1006, which implements the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. 1692, et seq. (“FDCPA”). Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace: HHS Proposes Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule
On December 10, 2020 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (“HHS”) announced proposed modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) Privacy Rule (45 CFR Parts 160 and 164). The… IMPORTANT LIBOR UPDATE - Certain Transition Dates Extended to 2023
On November 30, 2020, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the OCC, and the FDIC released a statement that details the projected timeline of the transition away from the U.S. Dollar London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). The… CDC Makes Key Changes to COVID-19 Recommendations Impacting When Quarantine is Needed and the Length of Quarantine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) made two key changes to its recommendations concerning COVID-19 on October 21, 2020 and December 2, 2020. These changes impact when an individual is required to quarantine after coming into… House of Representatives Passes Historic MORE Act to Decriminalize Cannabis at Federal Level
On Friday, December 4th, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3884, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE Act) by a vote of 228 to 164. If enacted, the MORE Act would end federal prohibition of cannabis,… IRS Deflates the Hope Balloon of PPP Borrowers
On November 18, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Ruling 2020-27 and Revenue Procedure 2020-51, which, respectively, provided additional guidance regarding the IRS position on the non-deductibility of expenses funded with… |
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