COVID-19
OSHA – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provided initial guidance last week that follows CDC recommendations, lifting masking requirements for vaccinated adults. OSHA is expected to release more thorough guidance soon. More details.
Wages
Universal Orlando Resort – The company announced that it’s raising the starting minimum wage at the Florida theme park complex to $15/hr.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Paid Leave
Oregon – Senate-approved child care legislation passed the house and is headed to the governor’s desk.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
New York – The state labor department issued guidance to all employers that any recovery period related to the COVID-19 vaccine is covered by the state’s paid sick leave law.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Labor Policy
NLRB – President Biden nominated Gwynne Wilcox to fill the last remaining vacancy on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Nevada – The assembly passed senate-approved legislation establishing provisions relating to the statute of limitations for commencing a wrongful termination of employment lawsuit.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
P.F. Chang’s – The company is being sued in a potential class action over underpayment of wages.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Alcohol
Arizona – The governor signed legislation allowing cocktails to-go and home delivery of alcoholic beverages.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Colorado – The senate passed house-approved legislation allowing cocktails to-go and home delivery of alcoholic beverages.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Louisiana – The senate passed legislation allowing cocktails to-go in sealed containers.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Delivery
Chicago, IL – The mayor proposed to further extend the 15 percent cap on third-party delivery fees.To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe