In this episode of The Burr Broadcast, labor and employment attorney Gabriell Jeffreys discusses the final rules issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)....more
Amy Jordan Wilkes and Gabriell Jeffreys discuss practical steps organizations can take to prepare for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the issuance of the final EEOC regulations.
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It's time for employers to review and update their employee handbooks and policies for 2024. In this episode of The Burr Broadcast, Gabriell Jeffreys shares key updates employers should consider for updating employee...more
In this episode of The Burr Broadcast, labor and employment attorney Gabriell Jeffreys discusses the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) proposed rules to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)....more
The Burr Broadcast provides short video updates on important labor and employment trends you need to know.
This week, Kristen Watson and Gabriell Jeffreys discuss the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's recent...more
ADA Title III Website Accessibility Lawsuits On The Rise -
The number of Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) Title III lawsuits filed against businesses nationwide continues to increase. In 2020 alone, approximately...more
8/31/2021
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The number of ADA Title III lawsuits filed against businesses nationwide continues to increase. In 2020 alone, approximately 11,000 ADA Title III lawsuits were filed in federal courts. ...more
Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) provides that “[n]o individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges,...more
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America's Immigration System: President Biden's First 100 Days -
Last month, President Joe Biden ("President Biden") wrapped up his first 100 days as President of the United States – focusing on a myriad of...more
Updated CDC COVID-19 Guidance -
The CDC has updated its guidance regarding masking and physical distancing for fully vaccinated individuals. Once fully vaccinated, people can resume activities without wearing masks or...more
6/2/2021
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Infectious Diseases ,
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Patient Access ,
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Relief Measures ,
Sex Discrimination ,
Sexual Orientation ,
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On May 5, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule to withdraw a Trump-era independent contractor rule for determining how to classify workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL stated that...more
5/11/2021
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Gig Economy ,
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