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PER Human Resources – Nov 2021

Want to know the latest buzz in the HR arena? Professional Employer Resources has a world of information in our newsletter. Not only is it fun, but it’s also resourceful! Including, important changes to federal and state employment practices.

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Handling Employee Requests for an Exemption from COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Vaccine mandates have been all the talk lately. Whether your business is setting up its own mandatory vaccination policy, you’re in the healthcare industry, you employ 100+ employees and will be subject to OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standards mandating vaccines, or you are a federal contractor subject to Executive Order 14042, you will need to be prepared to respond to employees’ requests for an exemption and engage in the interactive process. Are you ready?

Myth: This is an at-will state, so employment laws don’t apply.

Learn the Facts!

FEDERAL / ALL STATES
Ban the Box for Federal Contractors

Federal Contractors: December 8 Vaccine Deadline

MAINE:
Maine Passes Ban the Box Law

MASSACHUSETTS:
Changes to COVID Paid Sick Leave
Updated Poster for COVID Paid Sick Leave

MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Pregnancy and Lactation Accommodation Requirements

NEW YORK:
Guidance on Marijuana Use and the Workplace

OREGON:
Oregon Passes CROWN Act – Prohibits Hairstyle Discrimination

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