On September 15, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued a startling and ominous opinion construing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in a manner which employers should take heed. In a...more
As the COVID-19 vaccination becomes more readily available, many employers are considering whether to require that employees be vaccinated. In December 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued...more
5/5/2021
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As vaccines become available to employees, what do employers need to know, what should they do, and what should they avoid?
Employers may establish legitimate health and safety requirements that are job-related and...more
It is no surprise that COVID-19 matters have preoccupied federal agencies in recent months.
Among the key agency developments are updates from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the Department of...more