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Federal Guidance on Legal Protections: Opioid Use Disorder

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently published guidance on how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals in treatment or recovery from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). The publication, “The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Opioid Crisis: Combating Discrimination Against People in Treatment or Recovery,” is designed to assist employers in complying with anti-discrimination laws when dealing with individuals who are in treatment or recovery for OUD.

Teresa McQueen Apr 28 2022 in Legal

An End To “Captive Audience” Meetings?

In early April 2022, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo (GC) issued GC Memorandum 22-04 – a very pro-union directive signaling her intention to seek a ban on employer mandated “captive audience” meetings held during union organizing campaigns.

Teresa McQueen Apr 28 2022 in Unionization

Cal/OSHA Adopts COVID-19 ETS Revisions

The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted on April 21, 2022 to adopt proposed revisions to current COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (Cal/OSHA ETS). The proposed adoption of the latest revisions passed by a 6 to 1 vote and is likely to be approved for implementation on or before the current May 5, 2022 ETS expiration date.

Teresa McQueen Apr 28 2022 in COVID-19 Vaccination Updates

Ag Industry to Biden Administration: Port of Oakland Export Service Must Be Restored

On April 25, Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia joined the heads of six agriculture associations in urging federal officials to bring ocean shipping carriers and the industry together to resolve the lack of service at Port of Oakland.

Tracey Chow Apr 28 2022 in International Trade

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