?While the federal government attempts to move forward with a more uniform national law, Connecticut joined California, Colorado, Utah, and Virginia in passing a comprehensive consumer privacy law. The legislation, signed by... Read more »
?Aside from common decency, there’s a built-in case for a compassionate approach when reviewing accommodation requests from individuals with psychological disabilities. Compensatory and punitive damages may not be awarded under the Americans... Read more »
?Takeaway: A court’s inquiry into whether an employer has provided suitable seating to employees should be fact-intensive and involve a multitude of job- and workplace-specific factors. ?In California, an employee is entitled... Read more »
?‘An effective audit holds up a mirror to an organization,’ attorney says ?More companies are looking to address racism in the workplace by conducting formal racial equity audits. “We have seen an... Read more »
?Takeaway: The court’s decision in this case highlights the fact that claims brought under the FMLA are often driven by the specific factual circumstances of the case—including what exactly was communicated between... Read more »
?The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued guidance to federal contractors that missed the June 30 deadline to certify their affirmative action program (AAP) compliance in the agency’s new... Read more »
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has thrown out a charge by Starbucks that union organizers in Phoenix violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), but the company will appeal. We’ve gathered... Read more »
Paid time off (or PTO) is a benefit given to employees which allows them to take time off from work while being compensated. Employees can use PTO for sick time, mental health... Read more »
?Companies, universities and law firms have submitted briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of affirmative action at postsecondary institutions, saying affirmative action helps provide a more diverse pipeline of talent... Read more »
?A new study from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine concluded that collecting pay data can help the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) root out race and sex discrimination,... Read more »
