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by Tammy Binford

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What’s next after congressional stalemate puts nation’s needs on hold

With Congress away for political conventions and campaigns, the electorate is waiting for more than the November elections. Voters are wondering how and when Congress is going to address the urgent needs facing the...

Aug 31, 2020 · Federal Employment Law Insider

White House acts while congressional gridlock continues

When the July 31 deadlines for the termination of supplemental unemployment benefits and an eviction moratorium passed with no congressional compromise in sight, the White House, which had been a participant in the...

Aug 31, 2020 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Q - A: Determining whether work is 'suitable' can be subjective

Q Can a person receiving unemployment benefits refuse to accept a job offer if it's 25 miles from her home? A person receiving unemployment benefits can refuse a job offer if the job being offered isn't considered...

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Kansas COVID-19 immunity law raises questions for employers

With the economy largely reopened but COVID-19 cases continuing to increase, some businesses are concerned about lawsuits from customers and guests who may be exposed to—and subsequently become ill from—the coronavirus...

You don’t have to be a minister to be a minister: Lessons for religious employers

The First Amendment protects private religious schools from employment discrimination claims filed by teachers whose duties include religious education, the U.S. Supreme Court recently decided. The opinion combined two...

8th Circuit rejects officer's failure-to-promote sex discrimination claim

Because of a female candidate's poor interview performance, the Wright County (Minnesota) Sheriff's Department wasn't liable for promoting a less experienced male candidate, the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals (which...

Balancing 'work from home' and family

It's safe to say our nation is in uncharted territory when contemplating how to establish a work-life balance while homeschooling and caring for children, keeping up with the demands of "work from home," and facing an...

What businesses should know about OSHA's supplemental reopening guidance

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued guidance on returning to work for businesses deemed nonessential. The guidance is intended to supplement the agency's previously issued guidance on...

Sympathy needed for greeting card maker potentially liable for nonemployee's conduct

Regular readers of the newsletter are aware employers must ensure inappropriate conduct by a customer or vendor isn't creating a hostile work environment (see "Costco learns customer may not always be right" in the March...

10 frequently asked questions about remote working during COVID-19 (and beyond?)

Many state and local orders continue to require certain employees to work remotely or telecommute during the COVID-19 outbreak. And even when employees begin to return to the workplace, you may face an uptick in requests...

Fired employee can't overcome 'above-board reasons' for termination

On July 6, employers received a favorable decision from the 6th Circuit involving a retaliation claim filed by someone who had complained about discriminatory conduct. Facts Karen Kenney sued Aspen Technologies, Inc...

Gene mutation can be a disability under ADA

In the first time any federal appeals court had heard a case on the issue, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Michigan and Ohio employers) recently overruled a district court and held that...

Q - A: FMLA leave for a childs birth doesnt have to start immediately

Q Does a new father have to start Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave the day his child is born, or can he wait three months until after the mother returns to work and then take his leave? The FMLA permits the new...

HFWA: employer obligations today and tomorrow

The Colorado General Assembly has passed sweeping legislation to combat COVID-19's detrimental impact on the state's workforce, including by sending the Healthy Family and Workplaces Act (HFWA) to Governor Jared Polis...

U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of religious employers, Trump administration

On July 8, the U.S. Supreme Court decided two cases, both by 7-2 votes, involving religion’s impact on employment. First, the Court clarified the applicability of the ministerial exemption for religious schools and...