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Disputes between employees and employers over COVID-19-era vaccination and masking policies continue to work their way through the legal system. Earlier this month, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals (which includes...more
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. To help determine effective accommodations, employers should use an “interactive...more
If you work in the DEI space, then you’re likely familiar with recent efforts to add “accessibility” to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Even if the term “DEIA” is new to you, your organization may be looking for...more
In a decision providing guidance to employers facing requests for health-related accommodations, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals held in Wingra Redi-Mix Inc. v. Labor and Industry Review Commission that a formal diagnosis at...more
As transgender employees become more comfortable living openly as their authentic selves in the workplace, employers should be prepared to work with transitioning employees. Consider putting a plan in place that fosters an...more
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been an extraordinarily successful law. Certainly, individuals working in human resources know that there are challenging aspects to it, but access to the ability to work has...more
On March 16, 2023, in a published decision in Norma Davis v. Disability Rights New Jersey, the New Jersey Appellate Division ruled that a former employee’s private social media accounts and personal cell phone records are...more
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a new mandatory “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster....more
As noted in a prior article, on July 12, 2022, the EEOC updated its COVID-19 guidance, in relation to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act, and other equal employment opportunity laws. ...more
Recent case law continues to develop the scope of legal protections for transgender individuals. One month after a Texas court enjoined the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) from enforcing its 2021 guidance...more
This country’s relationship with cannabis is a complicated one, and as is often the case in complicated matters, words matter. Marijuana and hemp are different strains of the Cannabis sativa L plant. So, “cannabis” is a...more
In December 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") updated its guidance, clarifying that COVID-19 may qualify as a disability under the American with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). The ADA is applicable to...more
In our modern world of a booming CBD industry and an increasing number of states that have legalized marijuana, can you terminate an employee for a positive drug test for marijuana? What if the test shows marijuana...more
Despite the decline in positive COVID-19 cases, employers should remain aware of their ongoing obligations to employees impacted by the virus. According to guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,...more
Please join our Employment Group on February 3, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT for a webinar covering significant new employment legislation in California, as well as case law developments and evolving COVID-19...more
It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more
On December 14, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued additional guidance on COVID-19 as a “disability” under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The EEOC explained that, depending on...more
On Tuesday, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released guidance officially confirming that the Americans with Disabilities Act’s three-part definition of disability applies to COVID-19 in the same way that it...more
Over the last 18 months, nearly everyone has experienced increased stress as once simple decisions about day-to-day routines became more complicated, going to work and school became a potential health risk, and many families...more
This article discusses whether employers can require COVID-19 vaccinations or tests or require that employees wear masks. I’m not a scientist or physician, so this article doesn’t discuss whether vaccinations or masks prevent...more
The UK government has published its national disability strategy, which is designed to help reduce the disability employment gap and ensure that disability is not a barrier to someone’s ability to reach their full potential....more
On June 15, 2021, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill 271 prohibiting any county, city, town, or village government receiving public funds from requiring COVID-19 vaccination documents (commonly known as “vaccine...more
On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its technical assistance guidance, What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws, concerning...more
As vaccine proliferation continues, employers are preparing to welcome their workforces back to offices and job sites across the country. While many Americans are eager to return to pre-pandemic life, employers can expect...more
California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) has updated its COVID-19 vaccination guidance, replacing its prior guidance issued July 24, 2020. The DFEH’s updated guidance permits employers to require...more