The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) kicked off the month of August with a decision that will have rippling effects on workplace policies.
In Stericycle, Inc., the NLRB introduced new, stricter standards for...more
On Dec. 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its much-awaited guidance on the COVID-19 vaccine in the workplace. (See section “K. Vaccinations” at this link(link is external) for the full...more
12/17/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Rights ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
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Exempt-Employees ,
Health and Safety ,
Interactive Process ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Religious Exemption ,
Title VII ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
Unless you are a lawyer heading to court, you probably aren’t wearing a suit today. In fact, most people probably weren’t wearing formal work attire even before the pandemic. Across industries, jeans, flip flops, and...more
As doors are re-opening and employees are returning to work, businesses should take measures to protect themselves—including their employees, customers, finances, and brand—as much as possible. Outlined below are a few...more
6/18/2020
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Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Policies ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
OSHA ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Return-to-Work Agreements ,
Sick Employees ,
Standard Operating Procedures ,
Supply Chain ,
Vendors ,
Workplace Safety
It’s afternoon on the day before forecasts are calling for a snowstorm. The excitement and trepidation around the office are contagious—will the storm be as strong as projected? Will it be a storybook snow or an icy mix with...more
On June 6, 2018, the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") issued a memorandum announcing the NLRB's new approach to employers' policies, rules, and handbooks. In the past, the NLRB prohibited any...more