As we all continue to adjust to the “new normal” brought on by COVID-19, employers across the country are recovering from the whiplash caused by the (at times contradictory) rules and regulations federal, state, and local...more
(Updated July 17, 2020)
NOTE: Because of the ever-changing COVID-19 legal environment, employers should consult with their inside or outside counsel for the latest developments and updated guidance on these topics. Please...more
Over the last several years, the “ban the box” movement has gained an impressive amount of momentum and support from lawmakers and activists across the nation. With an aim to provide job applicants a chance to obtain...more
Employers will soon be required to provide paid sick time to employees who perform at least 80 hours of work per year within the City of Dallas. Dallas’s paid sick time ordinance (the “Ordinance”) is set to go into effect for...more
On Monday, the Supreme Court eliminated one legal pathway employers often use to defeat discrimination and retaliation lawsuits. In a unanimous opinion authored by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Court held Title VII’s...more
6/6/2019
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A little-known provision of a new federal law will likely impact the hiring process of most employers. On September 12, 2018, without seeking any public comment and with no advanced notice, the Consumer Financial Protection...more