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Reverse discrimination claims boosted by Supreme Court

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NLRB seeks to expand joint-employer definition

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) published its long-awaited proposed regulation defining the joint-employer relationship. The new rule, which reinstates an “indirect control” standard, hopes to bring an end to a...

Sep 30, 2022 · Federal Employment Law Insider

15,000 contractors’ EEO-1 reports subject to disclosure

The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) for all Type 2 Consolidated EEO-1 Reports filed by federal...

Sep 30, 2022 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Biden labor nominees stalled

As the midterm elections approach and the end of a Democratic Senate looms, President Joe Biden’s key labor/employment nominees remain unconfirmed. With the number of legislative days decreasing and with many Senators...

Sep 30, 2022 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Is the labor law dam breaking?

American labor laws seem to be a way of transforming the innate antagonisms between labor and management into a more manageable form of duel: A union elected by the workers engages in collective bargaining with the...

Sep 30, 2022 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Grudge match: Long-simmering resentment stokes age bias, retaliation claims

People can hold grudges for a long time. But when a manager is holding a grudge against an employee, how long can that grudge continue? Well, in one case, a manager held a grudge against an employee for 11 years. The...

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DOL actions highlight three crucial child labor protections categories

With labor shortages leaving fast food and other minimum-wage work environments short-staffed, many businesses are relying on teenage employees to fill the void. But employers must be aware of applicable child labor laws...

Qualified immunity defense may apply to FMLA claims

Government employees and officials are granted “qualified immunity” in suits where they act in good faith and with a reasonable belief that their actions comply with the law. Most frequently, qualified immunity is...

Focus on noncompetes increases after the Great Resignation

We’re hearing from business clients what we’re all seeing in the headlines: Employees are hard to hire and retain these days. “The Great Resignation” is a new phrase used to describe the unprecedented level of employee...

Know your obligations to employees on military leave

Most HR professionals are aware that under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and similar state laws, they have to provide military leave for employees with military service...

Interactive process not triggered until employee brings up need for accommodation

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits covered employers from discriminating against a qualified individual with a disability. It also requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified...

Clear, effective social media policies protect reputation and reduce risk

Generally speaking, you can prohibit your employees from engaging in certain activities (including social media use) during work hours or while using your equipment and/or communication systems—and discipline them for...

Time to revisit and update your COVID-19 policies

During July 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID-19 workplace guidance. The new standards set forth important updates and clarifications regarding COVID-19 testing, vaccine mandates...

Danger, Will Robinson! Wage assignments can lead to big trouble

In the 1960s science fiction television series Lost in Space (and the more recent Netflix reboot), a space-faring family befriends a robot who protects them from various intergalactic perils. The youngest member of the...

ABC not easy as 1-2-3: NJ Supreme Court issues employment misclassification decision

On August 2, 2022, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion stating that workers previously classified as independent contractors were actually employees of a drywall installation business. The court also...

Nebraska voters will vote to increase minimum wage to $15 by 2026

It’s official: Nebraska voters will vote on whether to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2026. Earlier this summer, we reported on the petition drive and the submission of signatures, which have now been...