On Thursday, August 24, and Friday, August 25, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) delivered a one-two punch to nonunion employers. Most significantly, the Board has paved the way for unions to gain...more
The District of Columbia is on the verge of joining other states and localities that prohibit testing applicants and employees for cannabis use as a condition of employment. On June 7, 2022, the D.C. Council approved the...more
As many state and local agencies continue to pull back on mask mandates and COVID-19 restrictions, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is doubling down. On March 2, 2022, OSHA announced its three-month...more
Law school has you covered when it comes to the rules of civil procedure or evidence. Law school will also help you polish your resume and interviewing skills to make sure you land a good job. What law schools often miss is...more
Reba Letsa Interviews Jennifer L. Curry - It's no secret that organizations that foster strong allyship have more innovative, satisfied, and productive teams. This is because allies, through intentional and conscious efforts,...more
In a developing trend, several states have enacted legislation that either restricts an employer's ability to require an employee to sign a non-compete agreement as a condition of employment or outright prohibits non-compete...more
As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, several states and localities implemented shelter-in-place orders to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Consequently, many workforces were thrust into remote work models without adequate time...more
"The bias that I face as a woman of color has become the elephant in the room. It means that I have to keep proving myself to clients, peers, superiors, and subordinates, even after each success. Sometimes others assume that...more
The U.S. is currently in the midst of an unprecedented opioid epidemic, and opioid misuse can significantly impact workplace safety and employee health and wellness. Accordingly, on August 5, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment...more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has increased pressure on health care facilities, and long term care providers specifically, by issuing COVID-19-related citations and initiating COVID-19-related...more
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Virginia's Democratic legislative body and Governor Ralph Northam have recently enacted a myriad of new legislation, and expanded existing laws providing protections for employees in the Commonwealth. Effective July 1, 2020,...more
Maryland's Emergency Management Agency Act grants the Governor the authority to establish protections for the people of Maryland during a state of emergency....more
On March 17, 2020, the Council of the District of Columbia (the Council) unanimously passed the COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (the Act) to expand existing protections for workers and businesses in the...more
In a developing state and local employment law trend, wearing one's natural hair in the workplace has become a right in certain jurisdictions. People of color are most likely to experience discrimination in the workplace...more
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program's (OFCCP) mission is to ensure that construction companies conducting business with the federal government are complying with applicable equal employment laws and Executive...more