As states across the country begin to ease up on strict business closures brought about by the coronavirus, a great deal of uncertainty has surrounded how to reopen. Employers need to familiarize themselves with local...
Employment Law Letter
A recent decision from the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals (the federal appellate court with jurisdiction over North Carolina) emphasizes the importance of taking appropriate corrective action to end offensive conduct...
The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently dealt with the question of whether an employee who reports a coworker's private sexual activity is protected from adverse action by her employer under state public policy. In...
During the COVID-19 outbreak, many employees in essential lines of work have begun seeking increased “hazard” pay and enhanced personal protective equipment (PPE). We’ve seen reports of informational picketing and...
Ever since the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was passed in mid-March, small companies have wondered how the U.S. Department of Labor would apply the Act’s small business exemption from the requirement...
On April 1, employees across the nation were able to take paid leave for COVID-19-related reasons under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Soon enough, those who have used all their available FFCRA...
Q Can an employee bypass her supervisor and go straight to HR just because she has been written up previously? A The short answer is that nothing other than employer policy would prevent her from bypassing her supervisor...
The U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently ruled against a worker who sought damages under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by claiming his employer forced him to take FMLA leave in...
Although some observers may not applaud how noncompete agreements restrict labor, the courts will step in and enforce them if they’re reasonable, as one employee recently learned. Working for Upserve, Inc. David Hoffman...
Q Can an employee bypass her supervisor and go straight to HR just because she has been written up previously? A Although the question of whether an employee can bypass a supervisor to lodge a complaint with HR seems...
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continue to update and modify their recommendations for best practices and their mandates for safe...
Employers, during a pandemic that appears to hit patients 65 years and older the hardest, are you taking the appropriate steps to ensure you don’t discriminate against your older employees, while also protecting them...
A federal judge in Pittsburgh is finally allowing discovery (i.e., the pretrial exchange of evidence) on a temporary employee's nearly five-year-old claims that his employer failed to pay him for time he spent commuting...
Although many states have moved forward to legalize marijuana, Virginia still is testing the waters. Last year, the Virginia Legislature allowed the use of medical cannabis products, including CBD oils, with low amounts...
On March 25, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed S2304, amending the New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law, the New Jersey Family Leave Act (FLA), and the New Jersey Temporary Disability Benefits Law (TDL). The amendments...