It’s #WorkforceWednesday, featuring Employment Law This Week®, blog posts, client alerts, and other helpful resources from Epstein Becker Green’s Employment, Labor & Workforce Management practice. Get the information you need weekly by reviewing a convenient, one-stop resource in a matter of minutes.

We invite you to watch the week’s top workforce management and employment law news, and read about the most significant developments impacting employers.

EEOC Closes Down Component 2 Data Collection

After a long, drawn-out saga, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has granted the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s request to end the collection of 2017 and 2018 Component 2 pay data. For additional information on pay equity audits, click here - ebglaw.com/pay-equity/

CDC Issues 2019 Novel Coronavirus Guidance for Employers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new guidance that provides clarity on how employers should respond to the coronavirus outbreak. For additional information on best practices for balancing employee interests, click here - ebglaw.com/news/workforcewednesday-coronavirus-balancing-act-vaccination-requirements-metoo/

California Employers Push Back Against Pro-Employee Legislation

Two controversial new labor laws in California are facing major challenges: Assembly Bill 5, which restricts worker classification, and Assembly Bill 51, which prohibits arbitration agreements. See these blog posts: wagehourblog.com/2020/02/articles/california-wage-hour-law/federal-judge-denies-ride-share-and-delivery-companies-request-for-preliminary-injunction-to-enjoin-enforcement-of-californias-controversial-new-independent-contractor-test/ and wagehourblog.com/2020/02/articles/california-wage-hour-law/california-federal-court-issues-detailed-decision-explaining-its-preliminary-injunction-to-block-anti-arbitration-law/

Other Highlights

A Quick Wage-Hour Tip

Which deductions from an exempt employee’s pay are permissible? Find the answer here: wagehourblog.com/2020/02/articles/flsa-coverage/time-is-money-a-quick-wage-hour-tip-on-permissible-deductions-from-exempt-employees-pay/

Federal Legislation to Watch

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Comprehensive CREDIT Act of 2020, which would restrict the use of credit information for most employment decisions. Click for more: financialservicesemploymentlaw.com/2020/02/14/house-passes-bill-restricting-employer-credit-checks/

California Employment Law Update

The California Supreme Court just ruled that the time employees spend waiting for exit searches is compensable under California law. Read more: wagehourblog.com/2020/02/articles/california-wage-hour-law/california-supreme-court-holds-that-time-spent-waiting-by-apple-retail-employees-for-exit-searches-is-compensable-under-california-law/

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A Trending News interview from Employment Law This Week®, featuring attorney Susan Gross Sholinsky, Member of the Firm:

The coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, with death tolls rising. International employers, especially, are wondering what to do now. Susan Gross Sholinsky discusses the best practices for balancing employee interests. Read more - ebglaw.com/news/responding-to-the-coronavirus-2019-ncov-outbreak-best-practices-for-employers/

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A Trending News video from Employment Law This Week®: According to The New York Times, over 200 executives have been ousted since 2017, leaving some wondering – is #MeToo over? Far from it. This dynamic, macro-equity movement has led to numerous workplace regulations that encompass broader pay equity and diversity and inclusion efforts. Privileged pay equity audits are one proactive tool.

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These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® is a registered trademark of Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.

Welcome to our inaugural edition of #WorkforceWednesday, featuring Employment Law This Week®, blog posts, client alerts, and other helpful resources from Epstein Becker Green’s Employment, Labor & Workforce Management practice. Get the information you need weekly by reviewing a convenient, one-stop resource in a matter of minutes.

We invite you to watch the week’s top workforce management and employment law news, and read about the most significant developments impacting employers.

DOL Issues Final Joint-Employment Rule

The Department of Labor (DOL) released its final rule on joint-employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The DOL is the first agency to act on this controversial issue, and the final rule goes into effect on March 16, 2020. Our blog post explains further - ebglaw.com/eltw149-ww1

Coronavirus Outbreak and the Workplace

The coronavirus outbreak is spreading across the globe. Last week, the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency, and employers are preparing for the potential threat. Click here for more information - ebglaw.com/eltw149-ww2

New Jersey Expands Medical Marijuana Protections

New Jersey is again setting the high-water mark for employee protections around medical marijuana. The state’s appellate division has upheld a workers’ comp order that requires an employer to pay for a former employee’s medical marijuana.

Other Highlights

In the States

· Illinois has several new laws that went into effect in 2020. Here’s a roadmap for navigating the new requirements - ebglaw.com/eltw149-ww3

· Data Privacy Day was last week. States are aggressively legislating around privacy and cybersecurity. Click for more - ebglaw.com/eltw149-ww4

· California’s AB 5 does not apply to 70,000 independent truckers for now, thanks to a preliminary injunction. Read more - ebglaw.com/eltw149-ww5

What We’re Reading

Fertility and Surrogacy Benefits: What Are the Tax and Legal Implications? – a Bloomberg Tax Management Memorandum article by Cassandra Labbees and Cynthia Joo. Read the article -ebglaw.com/eltw149-ww6

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The changing nature of work requires some fundamental shifts in the structure and culture of our workplaces. Erica Volini, Deloitte Global Human Capital leader, continues our look ahead with tips for employers as they prepare for the future of work.

This is a "Tip of the Week" segment from Employment Law This Week® (Episode 148: January 2020), an online series by Epstein Becker Green. youtu.be/LPZBQCQkkxQ

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These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The “Tip of the Week” offers one perspective on possible human resource ideas or business practices. It presents the perspective of an individual not affiliated with Epstein Becker Green and should not be considered legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.