In a recent decision from the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Wisconsin employers), the court addressed First Amendment protection for public employees when they engage in speech not related...
Employment Law Letter
Whether used for air travel, at sporting events, or during workouts at the gym, the popularity of headphones and earbuds has spread rapidly. But are they appropriate for the workplace? Prompted by an employer's questions...
The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey recently considered a hostile work environment sexual harassment claim under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) brought by a receptionist who alleged...
When the Virginia General Assembly convened in January, ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution was at the top of the agenda. As stated in Section 1, the ERA guarantees: “Equality of...
It might be cold outside, but the 2020 election season is heating up. The Iowa caucuses are around the corner, and soon every social media outlet will be burning with political rhetoric. These days, political tension...
The Massachusetts Wage Act, also referred to as the "Weekly Wage Law," requires employers to timely pay employees their wages and provides significant protections to those whose rights have been violated. Claims under...
If an employee discloses a medical condition or diagnosis, you should assume she is disabled, right? Wrong. Although a condition or diagnosis could constitute a disability under state law, a new Missouri Court of Appeals...
Q How long should we retain recruitment records such as job applications and interview notes for candidates who aren't hired? Several federal laws require retention of recruitment and hiring records for at least one year...
Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act) was enacted on December 20, 2019, as part of a larger spending package, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, and many of its...
Suppose you have an applicant or employee who is currently healthy, but you are concerned she may develop an impairment or condition in the future. Can you make any decisions based on your concern without violating...
Q How long should we retain recruitment records such as job applications and interview notes for candidates who arent hired? Generally speaking, all preemployment documents must be retained for three years following an...
Q We are moving into a new office space with two buildings joined in the middle by a breezeway. Will we need to post workers' compensation and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) notices in both...
Q One of our employees was originally hired on August 18, 2017, as an independent contractor. She completed her assignment on December 10, 2018, and was brought in as a temporary in-house staffing coordinator the next...
Q We are considering having employees sign a form during their exit interviews affirming they weren't injured on the job. It's been suggested we could have current employees sign a similar daily form at the end of each...
Q How long should we retain recruitment records such as job applications and interview notes for candidates who aren't hired? A Generally speaking, all pre-employment documents must be retained for three years following...