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In EEOC v. United Airlines, the Seventh Circuit overruled a decision from 2000 and held the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) mandates employers appoint disabled employees to vacant positions for which they are qualified, even …

A Carl’s Jr. franchisee in Texas is learning the hard way that timing can be everything when disciplining or terminating employees.  Cathy Terry, a store manager, was fired only two days after she was robbed …

Employers have the right to limit the use of social media while employees are working but how they phrase that limitation makes all the difference.  In EchoStar Techs. LLC, an administrative law judge for the …

As the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) continues to focus on union-free companies, it has solidified its position on social media by issuing two precedent-setting decisions.  The NLRB’s concern with social media policies is that …

New Jersey workplace bulletin boards will have a new posting on November 21, 2012.  The state passed a new law imposing posting and notice requirements on all covered employers regarding gender equality in pay, compensation, …

Thinking of vesting your managers with discretion?  According to a trio of decisions by the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), you may be violating the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) if that discretion would apply …

Do you really know how many employees you have?  This is the key question Connecticut employers must ask themselves to determine whether the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act (“CTFMLA”) applies to them, according to …

Most states have laws requiring employers to provide time off on Election Day for employees to vote.  If you are not familiar with your state law, now is the time to check. State laws vary …