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EEOC Says “Yes” to Return to Work COVID-19 Testing
With the reopening of state economies and return-to-work on the horizon, on April 23, 2020, the EEOC issued new guidance on workplace testing for COVID-19 . The EEOC’s guidance confirms that “employers may choose to…
COVID-19 and Returning to Work: For Employers, It’s Not Too Soon to Plan a Comeback
Although the U.S. is still in the thick of the COVID-19 crisis, this is exactly when employers who are deemed “non-essential” should be developing a careful, considered plan to bring their workforces back. Employers…
Finding Fevers: Considerations Before Using Temperature-Detecting Cameras
Last week, the FDA approved the use of telethermographic systems (essentially, heat-sensitive cameras) to detect human temperature during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The cameras can measure individuals’…
Limited Filing Relief for Form 5500 and Form 8955-SSA
In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the IRS has automatically extended the deadline for retirement and welfare plans to file Form 5500 and Form 8955-SSA until July 15, 2020. As explained below, however, this…
It is Now Easier For Federal Workers to Prove Age Bias
Last week, the US Supreme Court made it easier for a federal worker to establish a claim for age bias. This decision does not impact private employers, because it relied on the specific language of the federal sector…