COVID-19 UPDATE: EEOC ISSUES GUIDANCE ON VACCINES

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Dec 22, 2020 | BLOG, EMPLOYMENT

On December 16, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its much-anticipated guidance about the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccination and its interplay with various employment laws. The guidance consists of nine Questions and Answers, and can be found in Section K here. The Guidance generally confirms an employer’s ability to require its employees to […]

IMPACT OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 13950 ON CONTRACTOR DIVERSITY TRAINING

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Nov 4, 2020 | BLOG, EMPLOYMENT

On September 22, 2020, President Trump issued Executive Order 13950, Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping. The EO aims to “promote unity in the Federal workplace, and combat offensive and anti-American race and sex stereotyping and scapegoating.” The EO covers federal contractors, federal agencies, certain federal grant recipients and the military and applies to contracts entered […]

NEBRASKA EMPLOYEE VOTING AND ELECTION WORKER LEAVE RIGHTS

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Oct 30, 2020 | BLOG, EMPLOYMENT

With Election Day just around the corner, it is important to understand a Nebraska employee’s right to take leave to vote or serve as an election officer. This election year may prove to be an interesting one for employees who vote in person on Election Day. Long lines and waiting time may impact an employee’s […]

COVID-19 UPDATE: DOL’S FFCRA REVISED REGULATIONS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT HEALTH CARE PROVIDER EXCLUSION

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Oct 8, 2020 | BLOG, EMPLOYMENT

On September 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued revised regulations related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) after a federal court decision invalidated several initial regulatory provisions. The new regulations were posted in the Federal Register and became effective as of September 16, 2020.  The DOL updated Q&A can be […]

COVID-19 UPDATE: TELEMEDICINE VISITS COUNT AS VISITS FOR FMLA THROUGH END OF YEAR

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jul 29, 2020 | BLOG, EMPLOYMENT

Pursuant to an update to the DOL’s Q&A regarding COVID and the FMLA, telemedicine visits will be deemed to be in-person visits and electronic signatures will amount to signatures for purposes of establishing a serious health condition under the FMLA so long as: the telemedicine visit includes an examination, evaluation, or treatment by a health […]

UPDATED FMLA FORMS: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ISSUES NEW FMLA FORMS

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jul 22, 2020 | BLOG, EMPLOYMENT

The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued revised its FMLA certification forms to make them easier to understand for employers, providers, and employees. Find the updated forms here. Christopher M. Schmidt Kate Q. Martz Susan M. Foster Torrey J. Gerdes Baylor Evnen, LLP Wells Fargo Center | 1248 O St., Ste. 600 | Lincoln, NE 68508 […]