For retail establishments, developments involving religious accommodation and the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) make scheduling employees more challenging.
Religious Accommodation-
The U.S. Supreme Court...more
9/15/2023
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Groff v DeJoy ,
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Religious Accommodation ,
Religious Beliefs ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
Retailers ,
Title VII ,
Wage and Hour
Public schools and universities are barred from requiring vaccines that have not received full U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval under Ohio House Bill 244 (HB 244), signed by Governor Mike DeWine on July 14,...more
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. courts are wrestling with a growing number of new legal theories related to COVID-19. Not surprisingly, California – the most populous state with some of the most employee friendly...more
3/5/2021
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Dismissals ,
Diversity Jurisdiction ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Immunity ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Negligence ,
Occupational Exposure ,
Workers' Compensation Claim ,
Workplace Safety
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed a bill granting civil immunity from certain COVID-19-related civil actions for healthcare providers, businesses, schools, individuals, and other entities.
Under House Bill 606,...more