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Reminder: ADA Prohibits Automatic Termination Following a Set Leave Period

In the past several months, we have run across several employee handbook or other employer policies that provide for termination of employment if an employee does not return from medical leave following a certain amount time,...more

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Ten Common Employment Law Mistakes That Get Employers Sued (a Management-Side Perspective)

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Most employment lawsuits don’t start with dramatic misconduct or bad actors. They start with small, avoidable decisions that no one thought would matter—until they did....more

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What HR Leaders Need to Know About the EEOC's Latest Enforcement Priorities

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On April 3, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its FY 2027 Agency Performance Plan and FY 2025 Agency Performance Report, providing a roadmap of their enforcement priorities and compliance...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Employers win big in 2 disability cases

With 3 good lessons for the rest of us. Win No. 1: Weakest reasonable accommodation case ever? Probably not, alas, but it was still pretty darned weak. An employee of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (we’ll call her...more

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Allergy Season Is Here: Accommodating Seasonal Allergies Under the ADA

Can an employee’s seasonal allergies qualify as a disability that the employer must reasonably accommodate under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Short answer: It depends....more

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Medical Information Provided in SSDI Application Dooms ADA Discrimination Claim

In 1999, the U.S. Supreme Court’s Cleveland decision discussed whether an employee who applies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is automatically precluded from contending that their employer failed to...more

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Jury Awards Employee $22.5 Million For Employer’s Improper Denial of Pregnancy Accommodation Request

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When dealing with injured, sick, or pregnant employees, employers must exercise extreme diligence when denying an accommodation request; it is not as clear-cut as it might appear....more

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Accommodating an Employee’s Sincerely Held Religious Belief – A Pennsylvania District Court Offers a Roadmap

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A recent federal court case heard by Chief Judge Matthew Brann for the Middle District of Pennsylvania provides employers with guidance on how to address an employee’s request for an accommodation based upon a sincerely held...more

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Washington Governor Ferguson Signs Key Employment Bills Into Law

Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson recently signed bills that will affect labor and employment law in areas such as reductions in force, pregnancy accommodations, noncompete agreements, traditional labor relations, and...more

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Virginia Governor Spanberger Proposes Amendments to Paid Sick Leave, Paid Family and Medical Leave, and Menopause Accommodations...

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On April 13, 2026, Governor Spanberger proposed amendments to bills that would expand paid sick leave to nearly all Virginia employees, establish a statewide paid family and medical leave insurance program, and address...more

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[Event] The 2026 Workplace HR Update: Navigating Compliance, Benefits, and Immigration - May 13th, West Chester, OH

Laws governing the modern workplace continue to evolve—and enforcement risks continue to grow. This program provides a concise, practical update on the labor, employment, and immigration law issues most likely to impact...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Six for 2026: The Top New Washington State Laws Employers Need to Know

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Following a fast and furious legislative session, employers operating in Washington State should take action to comply with a host of new labor and employment laws passed by the Washington Legislature, effective as early as...more

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Hiring Compliance Overview

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Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss regulations that affect the hiring and application process, including state and local laws on job ads and interviews. They highlight that anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and...more

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Hot Flashes, Cold Policies: Legal and Benefit Strategies for Menopause — Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter confront a workplace issue that affects millions but is often ignored: menopause. Joined by psychotherapist, former attorney, and author Lauren...more

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AB 1940: California Moves to Expressly Protect Employees Experiencing Menopause Under FEHA

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California lawmakers introduced Assembly Bill 1940 (AB 1940) in February 2026 to expressly include perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause within the definition of “sex” under the California Fair Employment and Housing...more

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Hot Flashes, New Laws: The Rise of State Menopause Protections

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Key Highlights: Menopause protections are emerging at the state level, led by Rhode Island, which became the first state to explicitly prohibit menopause discrimination and require workplace accommodations — highlighting a...more

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The Mark of the Bot: When Employees Raise Religious Objections to Workplace AI Usage

While the use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow in many workplaces, some employees are asking for religious accommodations to avoid using AI tools at work....more

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Reasonable Accommodations for Employees with Autism: A Practical Guide

Because April is World Autism Awareness Month, it’s an appropriate time for employers to assess whether their hiring practices and workplace accommodations are inclusive for job candidates and employees who are on the autism...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

PWFA Rules Unclear on Remote Work Requirements

We recently received a novel question from a client faced with an employee request for a workplace accommodation. The employee had recently given birth, and while on leave requested that she be allowed to work remotely for a...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Limites de l’accommodement raisonnable en droit du travail : rappels récents

L’obligation d’accommodement raisonnable, issue de l’article 10 de la Charte des droits et libertés de la personne (la « Charte »), impose à l’employeur d’adapter certaines règles, pratiques ou exigences professionnelles afin...more

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When Algorithms Make the Call: AI, Employment Law and the New Architecture of Workplace Responsibility

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Some panels feel like previews. This one felt like a diagnosis. In reflecting on a recent JAMS panel on artificial intelligence (AI) and employment law, one point came through clearly: the conversation was not about...more

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Are Employees Entitled to Remote Work Accommodations Because of Common Anxiety or Long Commutes?

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Many employers value at least some amount of in-person work and collaboration. So, what are the options for employers faced with requests from employees asking for exemptions from in-person work policies? ...more

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When Employees Are in Crisis: A Practical Resource to Guide Employers

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When an employee stops showing up to the office, talks about wanting to give up, or appears impaired during work hours, managers and HR staff might feel unsure how to respond. But you can be supportive while also addressing...more

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Employer Checklist for April 2026

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Here are the top 10 workplace compliance items you should tackle in April 2026, based on the latest labor and employment law updates…...more

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Menopause in the Workplace: A Change to Existing Accommodation Laws or a Reframing of Existing Obligations

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Historically, menopause has not been specifically identified as a protected medical condition under state and federal law, even though its related symptoms in many cases are medical conditions covered by existing leave and...more

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