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[Webinar] 2024 Labor & Employment Law Virtual Update - September 18th, 8:30 am - 11:00 am ET

It has been a particularly busy year on the labor and employment law front. To learn more about the major challenges employers face and developments your organization needs to address before year's end, we encourage you to...more

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Bite with no Bark: Eighth Circuit Recognizes Limitations on Certain ADA Accommodations

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In attempting to assess the complicated balance between an individual employee’s need for a service animal and the requirements of clients, customers, patients, and the workplace as a whole, the Eighth Circuit has weighed in...more

Maynard Nexsen

Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast | Episode 13: The Americans with Disabilities Act with Stefania Bondurant

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This week, Tina and Christy welcome Stefania Bondurant, an in-house employment counsel for Michelin North America, which is recognized as one of the best employers in South Carolina. They discuss the Americans with...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

[Event] Hot Topics in Employment Law - April 11th, Linthicum Heights, MD

Please join us on April 11 for a half-day program and plenty of networking. Our annual Hot Topics in Employment Law Seminar brings together business owners and legal, C-Suite and human resource professionals to discuss the...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Menopause in the Workplace: A Multi-Faceted Issue

Menopause is something that approximately 50 percent of the workforce will experience during their working lives, but it is still infrequently discussed or considered in the workplace and many of us are unaware of how...more

Venable LLP

Embracing and Accommodating Neurodiversity: Equitable and Legal Considerations for Neurodiverse Employees in the Workplace

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In implementing diversity initiatives, employers should give thought to how their workplace can benefit from—and how they must potentially accommodate—"neurodiverse" employees. As Employers Continue to Enhance Their DEI...more

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Messy "Real Life" LARP: An Employer's Accident Response Deconstructed for In-House Counsel

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During Ward and Smith’s annual Employment Law Symposium, three attorneys provided insights on a fictional construction company's reaction to a serious job site accident. In the session, the attorneys shed light on key issues...more

Sands Anderson PC

Navigating Reasonable Accommodations: Lessons from the Fourth Circuit’s Recent UPS Case

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Does either party get the benefit of consideration when an employer and an employee disagree about the choice of a reasonable job accommodation for an employee who has sustained a disabling injury? This was an issue when the...more

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Neurodiversity, autism and work

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Neurodiversity is a relatively new term, but increasing numbers of employers are seeking to plug their skills gap by developing a more neurodiverse workplace. This article gives some guidance on how HR can assist....more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Does It Actually Fill in the Gaps?

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On August 11, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for enabling rules to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).  Congress passed the PWFA to address gaps...more

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DOL Issues Guidance on PUMP Act for Nursing Workers

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2023-2 on May 17, 2023, to provide guidance to its field staff regarding enforcement of the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act...more

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The 9 Things Colorado Employers Should Do After Lawmakers Pass Batch of New Workplace Laws

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The Colorado legislature has been busy this season passing new employment laws, adding to your compliance obligations in a big way. We reviewed the key workplace laws that Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into effect and...more

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The End of the COVID-19 Pandemic Declaration and Impact on EEO Laws

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The Biden administration announced the end of the COVID-19 pandemic declaration on May 11, 2023. While the news has been dominated by the end of the Title 42 declaration, employers are facing uncharted waters, as well. Many...more

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Out with the Old (posters), and In with the New!

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As we approach that time of year where spring cleaning is in full swing, remember to review your workplace posters for compliance with updated versions and new material.  For instance, the U.S. Department of Labor recently...more

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers

How to Support an Employee Going Through a Gender Transition

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

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Addressing the Challenge of Keeping HR Policies Compliant [Webinar Recap]

Mitratech and Clear Law Institute sat down for an expert panel uncovering how today’s companies can stay one step ahead of shifting regulatory and HR policies. Employers and HR & Compliance professionals from across...more

Miller & Martin PLLC

Two New Federal Laws Affecting Pregnant Workers Passed in the Last Days of 2022

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While You Were Sleeping (or Traveling or Watching Football) During the Holidays. . .Two New Federal Laws Affecting Pregnant Workers Were Passed - Two updates to start the New Year include the Providing Urgent Maternal...more

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[Event] Employment Law Hot Topics - November 8th, Columbus, OH

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Bricker & Eckler’s annual “Hot Topics” seminar provides human resources professionals and in-house attorneys with insight into ongoing and emerging labor and employment issues. This year, we are pleased to partner with Scotts...more

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The Sequel - EEOC Updates COVID Guidance

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As everyone knows, the sequel is almost always messier than the original. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is no exception. On July 12, the EEOC updated its COVID-19 guidance, taking already complicated...more

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Gender Transitioning in the Workplace: An Employer’s Guide

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As workplace protections expand for the LGBTQ+ community, transgender and non-binary employees may feel more comfortable being their authentic self at work. As a result, you should be prepared to work with transitioning...more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

[Webinar] Employment Law Roundtable 2022 - April 21st, 10:00 am - 11:00 am ET

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Employment attorneys from our firm will discuss a range of Employment Law topics, including recognizing the importance of the agency principle, managing the manager, challenging the paradigm of no due process for at-will...more

Nossaman LLP

[Webinar] California Employment Law Update: What Employers Need to Know in 2022 - February 3rd, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

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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

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EEOC Update - What you should know about COVID-19 vaccinations

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On October 13, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued several updates to its Q&A relating to COVID-19 and vaccinations - What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and...more

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Federal vaccine mandates more questions than answers

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President Biden’s announcement of the “Path out of the Pandemic” should not have come as a complete surprise to employers given the various previous announcements including mandating vaccines for federal employees, the OSHA...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

[Webinar] New Landscapes in Employment Law & Global Mobility - October 7th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Join us on Thursday, October 7, 2021, for the next installment of “HR Legalist Live,” where Obermayer attorneys bring their popular blog to life. This virtual presentation will include: LABOR LAW UPDATE: WHAT TO EXPECT...more

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