Disability Discrimination: Damages
Over the last couple of months, we have been talking about what qualifies as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act… Read More
Employment Law
COVID-19 and the Workplace: Where are we now?
OSHA and the EEOC have recently released updated COVID-19 protocols following the CDC’s guidelines toward vaccinated individuals working in the… Read More
What is a Reasonable Accommodation in the Workplace?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers with 15 or more employees are prohibited from discriminating against a qualified… Read More
The American Rescue Plan: Extension of Tax Credits for Employers
On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan (Plan) into law. Among other things, the Plan provides… Read More
What is a Disability Under the Americans With Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”) seeks to eliminate unwarranted discrimination against disabled individuals in order to guarantee those… Read More
President Biden Takes First Action for $15/Hour Minimum Wage
On January 22, 2021, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order that takes steps toward a $15/hour minimum wage for… Read More
EEOC Approves Mandatory Vaccination in the Workplace
On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its first wave of guidance regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.… Read More
Can Employers Require a COVID-19 Vaccine?
Plexiglass workstations, mandatory mask policies, and working from home could all become a distant memory once a COVID-19 vaccine becomes… Read More
New Proposed Rule from the EEOC Presents Possible Changes to the Conciliation Process
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a Notice of Proposed Rule Making in which it has proposed changes to the… Read More
CBD Oil & Its Implication on Drug Policies in the Workplace
Cannabidoil, or CBD, is derived from the hemp plant, a relative of the marijuana plant. CBD oil has seen a… Read More
