More and more employers are turning to a time-tested method to encourage employees to get the COVID-19 vaccination: They’re paying them off. Oh, they�could�just require it, as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission�determined on December 16. The EEOC confirmed that requiring …
When Can You Sue a Gym, Trainer, or Fitness Brand?
‘Tis the season for getting healthy ? even when most workouts are now online classes or at-home workouts. Just because more fitness is happening at home doesn’t mean there still can’t be issues. Liability risks can happen in your local …
What Is a COVID-19 Vaccination Card? What Is a COVID-19 Vaccination Passport?
When you finally receive your first COVID-19 vaccination, you might be a bit confused about the card you will be handed that day. It’s called a COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card, a wallet-sized paper document issued by the Centers for Disease …
Biden Reversed the Ban on Transgender People Serving in the Military: What Does That Mean?
In a recent executive order, President Joe Biden reversed the transgender military ban that former President Donald Trump instituted in his favored mode of communication, a tweet. This order brings back the Obama-era policy that allowed transgender people to serve …
Face Masks Now Required on All Public Transportation
During his campaign for the presidency, Joe Biden acknowledged that his powers to institute a national mask mandate to slow the spread of the coronavirus would be limited. Only governors have the power to require masks. But he did point out one …
Black History Month: An Overview
Since 1976, every president has issued a national decree designating February as Black History Month to recognize the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. Black History Month is more than a celebration. It is also the time to …
Tax Changes Small Business Owners Should Be Aware of This Year
Tax season is approaching. Here’s what you need to know when you file taxes for your small business in 2021. COVID-19 and Tax Incentives for Small Businesses A lot of small businesses took a hit because of the pandemic. To …
What Actions Are States Taking Now to Change Voting Laws?
Most states expanded voting access ? many of them dramatically ? in response to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. The result was an election that by nearly all accounts was well-managed and secure. But as the National Conference of State Legislatures …
Social Host Liability: Legal Tips Before Serving Alcohol at a Party
The Super Bowl is right around the corner, and while the pandemic will certainly change or outright cancel a lot of parties, we know by now that many people will still get together. In the excitement of being able to …
Can Grocers Be Required to Provide ‘Hero Pay’ for Workers?
Several city governments on the West Coast believe that front-line workers in large grocery stores deserve bonuses for their services during the pandemic. But instead of merely encouraging their employers to hike the workers’ pay like many of them did …