Hirschfeld Kraemer partner, Kirstin Muller, was quoted in the June 22, 2023 edition of Law360, in an article entitled “A Year After Dobbs, GCs Are Trying To Maintain ‘Status Quo’” (subscription required). One year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, wreaking havoc with federal protections for women’s rights. Since…
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Steve Hirschfeld was interviewed on KRON4-TV about the range of issues facing employers as California eases pandemic restrictions. Highlights: On vaccination: “The big issue is whether or not you can compel employees to be vaccinated, given the fact that vaccines haven’t fully been approved by the FDA.” “What’s happening now is employers are strongly encouraging…
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On Saturday, June 4, 2021, CNN International “Newsroom” anchor Kim Brunhuber interviewed Steve Hirschfeld about Cal/OSHA’s latest interim rules regarding mask-wearing in the workplace. Reflecting that Cal/OSHA’s mask rules appear to conflict with CDC guidelines, Steve noted the difficulties employers face in establishing safety rules, as cities begin to ease COVID restrictions. Asked whether the…
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Derek Ishikawa was quoted in a June 8, 2020 Daily Journal article entitled “Employers’ injury and illness records must be released.” The article discusses a federal ruling wherein the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is now compelled to release certain employers’ injury and illness records, allowing much greater access to these documents under Freedom of…
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has resumed its practice of sending employers social security number (SSN) no-match letters, labeled Employer Correction Requests. Here’s what you need to know: SSA stopped issuing SSN no-match letters in 2007 because it was uncertain what employers were required to do after receiving one of these letters. SSA had issued…
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