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6th Circuit reverses dismissal of Nissan worker's disability claims

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are charged with engaging in the "interactive process" with disabled employees. As part of the process, the parties must work cooperatively to determine whether...

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5 HR 'don'ts' inspired by Netflix's Tiger King

If you are one of the two people left in America who has not yet watched the true-crime documentary series Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness on Netflix and don't want to read any spoilers, you may want to turn back...

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4th Circuit: Arbitration clause prevails in SC Title VII case

The use of arbitration clauses to resolve employer-employee disputes has become more routine, and state and federal courts are generally inclined to enforce them. Case in point: The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals...

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30 days 'in the hole' not cause for termination

A recent decision by the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Michigan and Ohio employers) underscores the wide deference courts give to arbitrators. Facts James Jenkins was employed by Zeon...

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New York passes permanent paid sick leave

Not willing to pass on a crisis-fueled opportunity, the New York State Legislature snuck in and passed a permanent paid sick leave benefit as part of the 2020-2021 annual budget. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the budget...

Apr 30, 2020 · Employment Law Letter · New York

Employers required to provide paid leave for COVID-19

The new COVID-19 paid leave laws are now in effect as of April 1. Although the government provided a grace period until April 17, employers must make reasonable, good-faith efforts to comply with the new laws during the...

Apr 30, 2020 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Emerging trends in COVID-19 paid sick leave

New York employers are starting to report many requests for sick leave benefits under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and New York's Quarantine Paid Sick Leave Law (NYS Q-Law), raising questions about...

Apr 30, 2020 · Employment Law Letter · New York

COVID-19 pandemic triggers NLRA considerations

As if employers and their HR personnel don't have enough to deal with, all must be mindful of the protections and prohibitions found in the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) when addressing the many employment-related...

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COVID-19 economic downturn brings WARN Act back into play

While most of us have been focused on new federal laws (e.g., the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) in recent weeks, employers must not forget certain old...

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Business continuity during coronavirus lockdowns: Is my establishment essential?

With a growing number of Americans living under lockdown orders because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new question has started to affect many U.S. companies: Can my business stay open during a lockdown? Common features of...

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Increase in remote work likely a lasting effect of COVID-19

Not so long ago, remote work arrangements were thought of as a nice perk for tech-proficient employ-ees seeking an end to tiresome commutes and a way to enhance work-life balance. Then came the corona-virus and...

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500-day journey to the new normal

I hope all of you are safe and secure, wherever you are working or sheltering. With our persistent joint efforts and with all the help we can get, we will get through the coronavirus crisis. When will America's...

Apr 26, 2020 · Employment Law Letter · California