Bill Wright

Sherman & Howard L.L.C.

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Disparate Impact Threat Can Set Policy

A recent disparate impact claim over drug testing sets the stage for participants to dictate improvements in employer policies. In Jones et al v. Boston, No. 15-2015 (1st Cir. Dec. 28, 2016), the court considered claims by...more

1/5/2017 / Alternative Methods , Business Necessity , Disparate Impact , Drug Testing , Employment Policies , Police

Medical Marijuana Still “Unlawful”

The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a state law prohibiting discrimination based on an employee’s “lawful” off-work activities applies to the employee’s use of medical marijuana as permitted under state law. Coats...more

6/26/2015 / CO Supreme Court , Coats v Dish Network , Drug Testing , Employment Policies , Hiring & Firing , Marijuana , Medical Marijuana , Off-Duty Employees , Zero Tolerance Policies

Texas’ Mess Premature

Back in November, we alerted you to Texas’ lawsuit against the EEOC over the EEOC’s Enforcement Guidance prohibiting categorical employer policies that preclude hiring convicted felons. Texas v. EEOC, No. 5:13-CV-255-C (N.D....more

8/25/2014 / Criminal Background Checks , Discrimination , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , Enforcement Guidance , Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) , Job Applicants

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