The world at large is learning how to work from home and do so efficiently. But for some, the struggle to maintain productive full-time employment from home is harder than for others. While you may think it’s a personal...
Employment Law Letter
The U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Nebraska employers) recently upheld the summary dismissal of an employer’s breach of contract and related claims against three former employees who...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, questions regarding when employees may or may not travel, how to assess temperature checks at the front door, and a wide array of other issues have continued to crop up. Whenever employers...
Most states recognize a claim for workers’ compensation retaliation or wrongful discharge (public policy) if an employee is terminated in retaliation for having engaged in protected activity. The U.S. 8th Circuit Court...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued new guidance titled “Duration of Isolation and Precautions for Adults with COVID-19.” The guidance is noteworthy for employers. Previously, the...
Law & Order, Suits, Boston Legal, The Practice, and . . . wait for it . . . Perry Mason! That’s right, good ole’ Perry Mason! You know you’re guilty. You’ve watched the legal drama series, and now you’re an expert. You...
When an employee complains about discrimination, it’s best not to add fuel to the fire by conducting an investigation that looks unfair and biased. Sheriff locks up harassment claim Charmaine McGuffey was a longtime...
The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Michigan employers) found a former employee’s claims for national origin and racial harassment and retaliation should never have reached a jury, thereby...
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has responded to a federal judge’s ruling against regulations implementing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) by revising the rules. How we got here The FFCRA creates...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently published a new webpage reminding us of its authority under certain circumstances to launch a discrimination investigation even without receiving a charge from...
Back in June, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave issued new proposed revisions to the “final” regulations it published a year earlier related to the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Law (PFML)...
Following are some of the significant pieces of legislation passed by the Maryland General Assembly last spring that take effect on October 1, 2020. Maryland’s ‘mini-WARN Act’ now has sharp teeth House Bill (HB) 1018...
Are Maryland employers always responsible when an employee has a wreck in a company car? A recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland provides helpful guidance on the issue. How law usually...
Lately, we've been fielding questions from employers about the legality of mandating influenza and COVID-19 vaccines for employees. While a fair amount of information is available for flu vaccines, we expect federal and...
With kids going back to school, new questions about eligibility for paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) are cropping up. The FFCRA, which remains in effect until December 31, 2020...