Week of April 28, 2023

DOL Signals July 10 as End of COVID-19 Outbreak Period

On Monday, April 10, 2023, President Biden signed Congress’s jointly-introduced H.J Res. 7 into law, ending the COVID-19 National Emergency immediately instead of on May 11, 2023. However, the DOL has unofficially signaled that its previous guidance issued, stands, including guidance that the Outbreak Period will end on July 10, 2023.

Are "Love Contracts" Outdated?

Love is in the air, and workplace romances are on the rise. In a 2022 #SHRM study, 33% of participants reported a past or current workplace relationship. It may be time to update your relationship policy. Read more in this post.

EEOC's FAQs on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)

To help employers navigate upcoming changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) made by the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issue frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs) on the new law. This Compliance Bulletin includes the FAQs.