On February 1, 2021, DC Mayor Bowser signed emergency legislation passed by the DC Council, requiring DC employers to “adopt and implement social distancing and worker protection policies to prevent transmission of COVID-19...more
2/17/2021
/ Anti-Retaliation Provisions ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Mandates ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Lost Wages ,
New Legislation ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Punitive Damages ,
Regulatory Mandates ,
State and Local Government ,
State Attorneys General ,
Workplace Safety
The latest wave of COVID-19 restrictions requires many Americans to wear face coverings in public, and employers to provide them.
Cities and states are ordering compliance with the CDC’s recommendation of face coverings in...more
New state and local laws might change employment salary due diligence and post-closing arrangements in M&A deals New state and local laws might change employment salary due diligence and post-closing arrangements in M&A...more
10/17/2017
/ Acquisitions ,
Due Diligence ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
Mergers ,
New Legislation ,
Post-Closing Rights ,
Salary/Wage History ,
Severance Pay ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Stock Purchase Agreement ,
WARN Act
On June 24th, the Supreme Court issued two important decisions that narrow the circumstances under which employers can be held liable for retaliation or harassment claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In...more
7/9/2013
/ But For Causation ,
Causation ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Harassment ,
SCOTUS ,
State and Local Government ,
Supervisors ,
Title VII ,
UT Southwestern Medical v Nassar ,
Vance v. Ball State University