With the presidential election upon us, it’s no surprise that political tensions are high and citizen campaigning continues to permeate the workplace. With a record number of employees donning “Make America Great Again...
Employment Law Letter
On August 22, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision in Metro Health, Inc., holding it will no longer accept or approve consent orders issued by administrative law judges (ALJs) in unfair labor...
The Arizona Employment Protection Act (AEPA) establishes a presumption of at-will employment status but notes that termination may be wrongful if the employer fires an employee because the employee discloses a reasonable...
A federal appeals court in Tennessee recently upheld an order dismissing a former teacher’s disability bias lawsuit, finding his failure to engage in discussions with his employer over alternative accommodations doomed...
On June 17, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) agreed to hear a recent decision from the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all employers in West Virginia) that requires employers to produce more...
In today’s increasingly competitive job market, employers are continuously seeking ways to enhance employee benefits and attract top talent. While health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off are essential...
Termination of a publicly appointed official—such as a clerk, administrator, fire chief, or similar position—requires careful planning because of the many legal implications in play. This article provides an overview of...
Over the past year, numerous employers and their 401(k) plan fiduciaries have faced lawsuits regarding how forfeited employer contributions to their 401(k) plan are used. This wave of lawsuits began approximately a year...
We all know Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on race, sex, or religion, among other protected categories. Balancing employees’ rights in the...
On September 23, 2024, the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released revised Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs guidance, last updated in March 2023. The latest guidance covers three...
Q We have an employee who is undergoing fertility treatments out of town and misses days sporadically. Do these absences fall under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? Whether fertility/infertility treatments are...
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is now part and parcel of your life. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) isn’t shy about reminding you of this fact. EEOC lawsuit on stillbirth Wilda Jean Louis...
In a significant win for the Biden administration, on September 11, 2024, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all employers in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas) affirmed the U.S. Department of...
Q Do employees have to be employed for 12 months or work 1,250 hours to qualify for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), or do they qualify as soon as they begin employment? Unlike the Family and Medical Leave Act...
In the dynamic landscape of today’s business environment, mergers and acquisitions (M&As) have become commonplace, driving corporate growth and market expansion. However, amidst the strategic maneuvering and business...