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...
Employment Law Letter
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Acronyms are quick and useful abbreviations that allow us to recall lists, speeches, important facts, or procedures through the use of one word or short phrase. Such shortcuts are common in the world of employment, too...
Yes, our parents were wrong, at least as far as the law is concerned—turns out you can be just a little bit pregnant. The Texas Court of Appeals in Corpus Christi said so in an opinion issued on February 11. To solve and...
Q An employee had to recertify his qualifying condition because of an established pattern of potential Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) misuse, but he failed to cooperate with the recertification process and didn’t...