On October 13, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) once again issued updated FAQs concerning the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title...more
10/27/2021
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Both practical and legal issues will need to be resolved, but as of today, the EEOC has signaled that mandatory COVID vaccinations are lawful for the vast majority of employees.
On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment...more
12/17/2020
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As coronavirus infections begin to abate in some parts of the United States, employers are contemplating how to safely and efficiently return to work. It will not be easy.
In the absence of adequate testing and other...more
4/29/2020
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What questions may employers ask their employees about their health status in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic? In today’s episode, Valerie Samuels and Michael Stevens address what’s permissible under the ADA and state and...more