Labor And Employment Law
Would You Change It? Government Seeking Feedback on FMLA
Unfortunately, individual and family illness is unavoidable and can impact the ability to work. The Family Medical Leave Act of…
Read MoreNew York’s Harassment and Discrimination Laws Just Changed—Again. Is Your Business Up to Date?
Less than a year after substantial changes were enacted in 2018, New York State laws concerning harassment and discrimination in…
Read MoreEEOC Focuses on Leaves, DOJ Argues Against Transgender Protections & NLRB Rules on Arbitration Agreements
A recent pattern of lawsuits reveals that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is prioritizing cases involving alleged discrimination against…
Read MoreOffit Kurman Telebriefs® | Raise the Wage Act, Civil Right Statute of Maryland and Fox versus Costco Wholesale Corporation
On July 18th, the Raise the Wage Act. was passed in the House, which would raise the minimum wage to…
Read MoreHR Tips: Breaking Down the EEOC’s New Requirements and Online Reporting
Compliance. Reporting. Fines. For most employers, records are a part of life. For organizations with more than 100 employees, new…
Read MoreOffit Kurman Telebriefs® | EEOC and National Labor Relations Board Policy Updates
The EEOC has required a second component regarding compensation data, which will need to be filed by September 30th for…
Read MoreArbitration Agreements and Lamps Plus
The Supreme Court recently provided additional, employer-friendly guidance on arbitration agreements. SCOTUS held that a court cannot require classwide arbitration…
Read MoreU.S. Women Win World Cup: The Lowdown on Their Lawsuit for Equal Pay
I truly enjoyed watching the FIFA World Cup. The excitement, energy, and sheer athletic prowess associated with this year’s tournament…
Read MoreEmployers, Know Your FLSA Basics
Are you aware of your obligations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)? Do you understand the differences…
Read MoreStep on the Scale or Else: Weight-based Employment Protections Emerging in Certain States
Can being trim make you more successful at work? Or in the alternative, can being overweight cost you your job?…
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