The news is full of both images and stories about coronavirus/COVID-19 and the toll it’s taking in China. With increased activity in the United States and travel restrictions, as well as some U.S. citizens being quarantined, including cruise ships,...By: Davis Brown Law Firm
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As the number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases (COVID-19) continues to grow, we recommend health care providers take time now to review and update their policies and procedures relating to public health emergencies and infectious disease...By: Davis Brown Law Firm
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Q: When an employee is injured on the job, can we drug test them? A: This is a common question posed by employers and medical review officers or treatment providers following the amendments made in 2017 to the Iowa workers’ compensation statute....By: Davis Brown Law Firm
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My Director of Nursing (DON) decided to put up a personal surveillance camera in her office. It streams to her phone, and both she and her husband can view the stream at any time. It captures both pictures and sound. She didn’t ask permission or even...By: Davis Brown Law Firm
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The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program allows F-1 students to work for 12 months after graduation (in most situations). F-1 students with U.S. degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM degrees) may obtain an additional two...By: Davis Brown Law Firm
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Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent a message dated February 14, 2020 (but released in advance) to advise employers on how to prepare for its site visits to assure compliance with the STEM optional practical training (OPT) program. Unless...By: Davis Brown Law Firm
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Q: One of our employees died near the end of December, but his final paycheck won’t be issued until 2020. Does that affect the taxes?...By: Davis Brown Law Firm
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Unlike the groundhog, the Trump Administration has not spent January sleeping. It issued several consequential announcements in the last week of January, getting a jump on Punxsutawney Phil....By: Davis Brown Law Firm
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Q: Can I use electronic signatures for consents to background checks under the Fair Credit Reporting Act? A: Yes, the FCC issued an opinion in 2001, determining that the FCRA requirements to obtain written consent can be fulfilled by electronic...By: Davis Brown Law Firm
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Q: Can I really be paperless? Is it ok to put various policies, contracts and other kinds of documents on our electronic systems rather than keeping paper copies?...By: Davis Brown Law Firm
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