On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that protected a woman’s right to have an abortion. In Dobbs, the Supreme Court...more
6/30/2022
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Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
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Can COVID-19 be Considered a Disability?
The EEOC recently published guidance indicating that, in some instances, COVID-19 may be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Although the...more
Recalling Furloughed or Laid-Off Workers -
Given phased reopening recommendations, social distancing requirements, and employees working remotely, employers may have to choose which employees to return to work first....more
8/4/2020
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Furloughs ,
Layoffs ,
Screening Procedures ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has periodically updated its Technical Assistance Publication to provide employers with federal employment law guidance during the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) outbreak. As...more
As the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases climbs in the U.S. and across the world employers should prepare for practical and legal issues brought on by the disease. While these efforts are complicated by the fact that, to...more
3/5/2020
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Best Practices ,
Business Continuity Plans ,
China ,
Confidentiality Policies ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Leave of Absence ,
Medical Leave ,
OSHA ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Public Health ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Risk Management ,
Sick Leave ,
Workplace Safety