Employment discrimination happens in a number of ways, including if an employee is mistreated, or treated unequally, because of, among other protected classifications, their religion, national origin, age, race, disability, or gender. If an employee is mistreated for...
COVID-19: Tips For Workplace Safety
COVID-19 has affected and changed how we perform any daily routine, including how many of us do our jobs remotely or at the workplace However, through vaccine breakthroughs on the horizon for getting through this pandemic, or for employers who need to resume or...
A Checklist of Compliance for Employers Regarding Recurring Employment Law Issues
The COVID-19 pandemic has swept across our country, affecting almost every industry sector. Businesses are facing legal and practical employment challenges as they implement measures to prevent the spread of this infectious disease within their job sites. According to...
How is Employment Law Evolving During a Pandemic?
Circumstances are rapidly changing with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in regard to employment laws for employers. Rules and laws that once seemed unnecessary are being revisited and rewritten to address the changes in employment positions and workplace...
Employment Law & COVID-19- What Employers Can & Can’t Enforce
Employment environments have changed across the country due to the COVID-19 crisis. With these changes, employment law obligations have had to be adjusted. Situations are rapidly developing with the new responsibilities, so employers are advised to consult counsel if...
Coronavirus Pandemic And Your Rights As An Employer
As an employer, you have several obligations to your employees. With that being said, your company also has rights that protect it from financial loss or subsequent damage due to the negligent acts of others. If you expect to operate a successful business, you must...
Coronavirus Paid Leave: Who Qualifies Under The New Law
The federal government has issued emergency coronavirus relief under a new law to provide sick leave benefits to American employees at midsize and small businesses. This relief law is for those employees who have to take time off from their job to combat the spreading...
Labor & Employment Laws During The Coronavirus
The United States Department of Labor has resources citizens can reach out to for help when preparing for the COVID-19 virus, also known as Coronavirus. These are some brief explanations to guide those looking at being off from work during these troubling times. Wage...
Employment Law Changes for 2020
Employment laws are constantly changing. Sometimes the changes can be dramatic, while other adjustments are so minor that you may not realize they have been put in place until long after the event occurs. It's important to have a modest amount of knowledge about...
Gender Equality, Me Too and AI: A Recap of 2018, and Prediction for 2019
From the proliferation of the #MeToo movement and the spotlight on gender equality issue to advances in artificial intelligence, 2018 was an eventful year for employment law. Here's a look back at how these events shaped the current environment and some thoughts about...
