With the new year came a significant expansion of the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”), which provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid, protected family and medical leave for certain employees. Under CFRA, specified employers are prohibited from refusing to grant certain leave requests by employees. Employees granted a CFRA leave request must be guaranteed […]
The law firm BONN & SCHMITT, S.à r.l. is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. Completely redesigned, more intuitive and with a modernized design, the new site is part of BONN & SCHMITT’s new branding which it marks the launch of. www.bonnschmitt.net
In the January 2021 Edition of LawMatters, Offit Kurman attorneys discuss why the little things matter and litigation trends coming up in the new year. We also introduce you to some of our newer attorneys throughout our regions. Our LawMatters newsletter has been a staple in providing our readers with updates regarding their regions and […]
On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer discuss January 2021 COVID-19 updates. As the vaccine continues to roll out, what state and federal changes should employers be prepared for as office re-openings begin to happen? Can we return to normal? Should vaccine policies be part of that return? What if someone tests positive? […]
On 17 December 2020, the President of the Competition Council (hereinafter the “President of the Council”) rendered a decision rejecting a request for interim measures requested by the laboratory Bionext S.A. against the Laboratoire National de Santé (hereinafter the “LNS”). This request for interim measures was part of a main proceeding initiated by Bionext S.A. […]
On January 12th, Mecklenburg County’s Public Health Director issued a directive that people in Mecklenburg County should: only leave the home for essential activities; use virtual options for school, work and other activities where in-person activities are not required; utilize delivery services for food or groceries; avoid any recreational activities involving close contact with others; […]
The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) for First Draw PPP loans and is now also accepting applications for Second Draw PPP loans. The PPP now allows certain eligible borrowers that previously received a PPP loan to apply for a Second Draw PPP loan with the same general loan terms as […]
For many brands, it has been a devastating year to say the least. Over half of the most valuable global brands have experienced a decline in brand value, a measure that takes financial projections, brand roles in purchase decisions, and strengths against competitors into consideration. But where some have faltered, others have asserted their dominance and stepped […]
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET, join Andrew J. Sommer and Megan S. Shaked for a webinar regarding California Employment Law Update for 2021: New Legal Requirements and Practical Compliance Strategies Every HR Professional and Manager Should Know. 2021 brings significant changes for California employers, from legislation and Cal/OSHA rulemaking associated with COVID-19 prevention […]
On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer discuss 2021 emerging litigation trends for employers. According to recent research released from Law360, termination litigation connected to COVID-19 overwhelmingly dominates the charts — to no one’s surprise. The numbers, and the necessary steps to avoid such litigation, get broken down. Listen in to learn more […]
Making predictions is a tricky business at the best of times, but especially so after a year of upheaval. Even so, that didn’t stop people from trying their hand at reading the crystal ball. If anything, the uncertainty creates a stronger temptation for us to try to forecast the year ahead. Out of the thousands […]
On January 7, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden announced his much-awaited choice for nominee to serve as Secretary of Labor, selecting Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. Mayor Walsh made his mark as a labor leader, ultimately heading the Building and Construction Trades Council from 2011 to 2013. Mr. Walsh was also a full-time legislator, serving in the Massachusetts […]