by Tammy Binford
President Donald Trump’s latest order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices by employers brings up issues about how employers with federal contracts can ensure compliance.
by Tammy Binford
President Donald Trump’s latest order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices by employers brings up issues about how employers with federal contracts can ensure compliance.
Senate Bill (SB) 95 is California’s most recent response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s continuing impact on California employees. SB 95 provides for COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave (SPSL), filling what otherwise would...
Signaling the beginning of a likely major policy shift, Peter Ohr, acting General Counsel (GC) of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), recently revoked 12 administrative guidance memoranda issued by his predecessor...
Former employees alleging age discrimination have the burden to prove the employment decision in question hinged on their age. In a recent case arising in Nebraska, the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals (which has...
Over the past year, Netflix has provided the world with hours of binge-worthy content—from the likes of “Tiger King” to “Cobra Kai.” So, who would have guessed one of the largest subscription streaming services in the...
In addition to stimulus checks, extended unemployment benefits, and tax credits for children, the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provides substantial federal money and resources, giving hope to employers...
During the Trump administration, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance governing tipped employees, providing long-awaited clarification on wage and hour issues such as (1) when nontipped employees can share...
Former employees alleging age discrimination have the burden to prove the employment decision in question hinged on their age. In a recent case arising in Nebraska, the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals (which has...
As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more accessible to the general public, employers are faced with deciding whether to institute mandatory vaccination programs to protect employees, customers, and patients during the...
Q One of our nursing home employees who was exposed to a COVID-19-positive resident just returned to work from a 14-day quarantine after testing negative. Do we have to record it in the Occupational Safety and Health Act...
Q Our company has offices in two different states with nonexempt employees in both locations. In our employee handbook, do we need to list the details and specify the overtime pay requirements for each state, or can we...
The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Michigan and Ohio employers) affirmed summary judgment (dismissal without a trial) in favor of an employer and held claims filed under the Age...
We’ve written about court decisions applying judicial doctrines under the First Amendment to bar some types of employment claims against religious entities. The Illinois Supreme Court has now weighed in. Extracurricular...
More than 40 years ago, the Illinois Supreme Court first recognized the tort (wrongful act) of retaliatory discharge as an exception to the general rule that an “at-will” employee is terminable at any time and for any or...
Q Our employment applications are available in English. If an applicant applies in a language other than English and our recruiters cannot read the responses, what do we do with the application? Are we able to disqualify...
Q One of our remote employees had what appeared to be a seizure during a company Zoom call. Even though he insists he is fine, we are very concerned about his wellbeing. Can we ask him to complete a fitness-for-duty...