On April 28, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) held its first meeting under the Biden administration: a public hearing on “Workplace Civil Rights Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic.” The primary focus...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) recent announcement (https://bit.ly/2Ry7lf2) permitting fully vaccinated individuals to live life virtually mask-free has created numerous problems for employers and...
Widespread social justice protests in 2020 led to an unprecedented focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at work, requiring HR leaders to ensure they are following best practices to address the challenges. In...
Assessing the first 100 days of a presidential administration has become a political ritual, as revered as hot dogs at a baseball game. Admittedly, the analysis is often far less substantial than a “foot-long.” In our...
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently issued its first published decision addressing the New Jersey Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the amendment to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) that protects...
In early 2021, the Monmouth County Law Division found an amendment to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) that prohibits a waiver of any right or remedy available under the Act was superseded by the Federal...
In 2020, the Virginia General Assembly ratified the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), becoming not only the 38th state to endorse it but also the final one to satisfy the required two-thirds majority needed to amend the U.S...
Sometimes a case is worth reporting on because it highlights what can go wrong for an employer. A recent decision by the U.S. 1st Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Maine, Masschusetts, New Hampshire...
Given the renewed national focus on social justice issues and a growing expectation that organizations will work harder to prevent discrimination and remove artificial barriers to opportunities for all, now is an...
A Burlington associate attorney sued his law firm employer based on his belief he would make partner and earn a salary of $100,000 within five years. On all the issues, however, the Vermont Supreme Court recently ruled...
Q Can we ask employees if they have received the COVID-19 vaccine? A The short answer is: Yes. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), you can ask employees if they have received a COVID-19...
As COVID-19 vaccinations increase and states ease pandemic-related restrictions, many employers are beginning to plan for employees’ to return to the office. But not all workers may want to return, and some might ask to...
The landscape of federal protections for individuals based on sexual orientation and gender identity is continuing to evolve. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Equality Act. At the same time, however...
Arizona employers have been struggling with various mask mandates issued by different government officials and the conflicting obligations they present. In addition, the Arizona Legislature recently passed Senate Bill...
When launching an arbitration agreement, you must understand the pros and cons of requiring your employees to sign one as well as which workers should be covered and the hurdles of enforcement. Depending on the potential...