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by Tammy Binford

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Correlation doesn’t imply causation in disability bias case, NJ Appellate Division rules

A former employee claimed Urban Outfitters wrongfully discharged her because of her disability and sued the company for wrongful termination, hostile work environment, and retaliation under the New Jersey Law Against...

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Getting COVID lazy? Nevada OSHA might come calling!

A year has passed since the country first shut down to stop the spread of COVID-19. People are understandably eager to return to their everyday lives and regain a sense of normalcy. The arrival of several new vaccines...

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OSHA citation sheds light on Biden approach to COVID-19 enforcement

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a citation shedding light on its approach to COVID-19 enforcement under the Biden administration. The agency cited a Missouri automotive...

Apr 30, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

New year, new president, new issues: what you should know

We are now several months into President Joe Biden’s term as the 46th U.S. president. How are things playing out? What steps has he taken thus far? What should you be on the lookout for? Let’s take a look. Major issues...

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Waiving departing employee's notice period can raise discrimination concerns

Last month we looked at the pros and cons of letting soon-to-be- departing employees work the duration of their notice period or whether it's better to cut ties quickly (see "Skipping notice period? Don't let door hit...

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Treat employees on military leave similarly to those taking comparable types of leave

For those of you needing a good refresher on your obligations to employees who take leave to serve in the armed forces, the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals recently decided a case highlighting certain circumstances...

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COVID-19 safeguards still apply to vaccinated employees in Michigan

COVID-19 vaccines have arrived, prompting us to begin hoping we can effectively control the pandemic in the near future. In recognition of the positive trajectory, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC...

Apr 30, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Michigan

Court eviscerates employees’ suit against Whole Foods, Amazon for banning BLM attire

Whole Foods employees wearing Black Lives Matter (BLM) masks and attire filed a class action lawsuit against the grocery company and Amazon after being prohibited from wearing the gear with the BLM messaging and...

Apr 30, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

FAA preempts NJLAD: NJ court upholds employer's arbitration agreement

A former employee's claims filed under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) were subject to the arbitration agreement she signed when she was first hired, the Monmouth County Law Division recently ruled in a...

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Virginia enacts 'scaled-down' paid leave

As the 2021 Virginia General Assembly session got under way, proponents of paid sick and family medical leave for employees had high hopes the legislature would follow other states' lead and pass legislation to require...

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Pre- and postshift work ignites fire for sprinkler company

When employees work on client jobsites or at remote locations, it may be tempting to pay them based on their scheduled hours instead of tracking their specific hours worked. But if they perform work before or after their...

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Employers mulling risks, benefits of vaccination incentives and mandates

As the COVID-19 vaccination rollout progresses, many employers are wondering how far they can go toward getting their employees vaccinated. Back in December, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released...

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With vaccine rollout, employers can expect deluge of time-off requests

As the weather turns warmer and COVID-19 vaccines become more available, employers shouldn't be surprised if their employees start scrambling to get on the vacation schedule. After all, they've been cooped up for better...

Apr 30, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

First domino falls for sexual orientation claims in Texas

The Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA) protects employees from sexual orientation discrimination, the Texas Court of Appeals in Dallas recently decided in a 2-1 vote. It was the first time the court had taken...

Apr 30, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Appeals court to arbitration litigants: You are stuck!

Arbitration isn’t a no-lose proposition for employers. A very recent case from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Texas employers) drives home the point. While the employer prevailed, the court’s opinion...

Apr 30, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · Texas