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Employment Law Letter
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits sex discrimination in employment. One way an employer can violate that prohibition is by being responsible for a hostile work environment. To establish unlawful sex...
A recent unemployment benefits case shows what employees must do, and what they aren’t required to do, to preserve their job rights after voluntarily leaving work because of an illness. The Arkansas Court of Appeals...
As we end a tumultuous 2020 and move into a new year, it’s time to turn our attention to the more mundane issue of unemployment compensation. The following case addresses how much damage an employee must do before it...
In many situations, the question of whether an employee's request for a religious accommodation is tied to sincere religious beliefs isn't at issue. Instead, you simply need to assess whether you can provide the...
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits sex discrimination in employment. One way an employer can violate that prohibition is by being responsible for a hostile work environment. To establish unlawful sex...
Q Thirty months ago, we promoted an individual to a position that requires a special license and included a pay raise. He has repeatedly failed to get his license and, as a result, has never been able to perform the job...
Q Our company wants to implement a policy to restrict personal cell phone usage only to break times. Can we ask workers to put their phones in their work lockers or on their supervisors' desks? There's no doubt cell...
The imminent availability of a COVID-19 vaccine has garnered massive public attention. Perhaps the most pressing question from Colorado employers is, “Can employees be required to take the vaccine once it’s available?”...
Q If a pay date lands on a holiday, when do we need to pay our employeesbefore the holiday or on the next business day after the holiday? Under Idahos wage claim law, and under most states similar laws, employers are...
Can employers require employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19? The answer is generally yes, but with some important qualifications. Fortunately, after the first vaccine was approved for emergency use and distribution to...
Bars and restaurants have been absolutely crushed by the COVID-19 pandemic. And just as they were starting to get back on their feet, the devastating second surge arrived, threatening to force yet another mandatory...
I often tell clients one of the most important documents they need to have is an employee handbook, and it needs to be up to date and legally compliant. Why? An out-of-date, inaccurate, or poorly written handbook really...
The New Jersey Appellate Division recently upheld the trial court's dismissal of a negligence action a leased warehouse worker filed against his employer for injuries sustained while on duty. The appellate court found...
The Biden administration began reversing Trump administration policies, Executive Orders (EOs), and midnight regulations on day one. Executive Orders Signing 17 new EOs in his first 24 hours, President Joe Biden struck...