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DOL Issues Worker Classification Rule – But Will It Last?
Jan 11 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final rule to determine whether a worker should be classified as an employee or independent contractor for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
COVID-19 Workplace Safety Regulations for Businesses
Oct 13 2020
On July 15, Virginia became the first state to adopt workplace safety regulations to address COVID-19, both to help curtail the spread of the virus and to drive sustained economic recovery throughout the Commonwealth. Other states have adopted, or are considering, similar COVID-19 workplace safety regulations. So what do employers need to do if they operate in Virginia? What states have taken similar action? And what should companies do to get their organizations ready for what may come to their state?
FAQ - Return to Work: Employment Considerations
May 15 2020
On May 13, 2020, Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys Mark Henriques, Beth Tyner Jones and Richard Rainey held a webinar discussion on employment considerations as companies reopen for business. These are the some of the most frequently asked questions we have received on this topic to date.
Business Interruption Coverage, OSHA Issues & Workers’ Compensation Issues in the COVID-19 Era
May 15 2020
When things are going well, insurance coverage, workers’ compensation and OSHA compliance may not be front-burner issues for companies. But in the COVID-19 environment, such “rainy day” topics are top of mind concerns of company leaders and their legal counsel. On May 8, Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys Cal Adams, Mason Freeman, Rachel Keen, Jonathan Reich and Gemma Saluta conducted a webinar on what business leaders need to know about workers’ compensation, insurance coverage and OSHA regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic and related shutdown/reopening period. While the webinar discussion focused on North Carolina businesses, many of the topics discussed are applicable to companies operating in many states.
Employment Considerations for Returning to Work
May 14 2020
Employment law poses some of the most important compliance issues for businesses and their in-house counsel under the best of circumstances. During a pandemic, these issues become heightened. On May 13, Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys Mark Henriques, Beth Tyner Jones and Richard Rainey held a webinar discussion on employment considerations as companies reopen for business.
Environmental Safety Considerations for Returning to Work
May 08 2020
As companies begin to reopen from the COVID-19 shutdown, workplace safety is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. While risks can never be completely eliminated, the good news is that there are a number of steps companies can implement now to greatly improve environmental health and safety in their workplaces.
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