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Posted on Jan 28, 2020 on Disability, Legal Updates by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and many state laws, an employer can’t fire a worker because it thinks the person is disabled, even when it’s wrong. In other words, if you think they are …
Posted on Jan 28, 2020 on Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
A Pittsburgh federal jury awarded over $500,000 to a female auto mechanic who experienced sexual harassment at work. The female mechanic worked for Auto Systems Center, Inc. for nine months. During that nine months, her …
Posted on Jan 28, 2020 on Employment-at-Will / Restrictive Covenants, Legal Updates by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
ADP, a well-known payroll company, has been aggressively enforcing restrictive covenant agreements with former employees in the Third Circuit, which includes federal courts in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The good news for employers is …
Posted on Jan 28, 2020 on Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
The New York City Commission on Human Rights recently reached its first settlement under the new law prohibiting discrimination based on hairstyles. The case involved a claim against a hairstylist to the stars. Sharon Dorram …
Posted on Jan 28, 2020 on Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
Management employment lawyers often use the “Attila the Hun” defense when faced with a discrimination claim. The argument goes – employee was not discriminated against based on a protected class – the manager is just …
Posted on Dec 18, 2019 on Legal Updates, Wage and Hour by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
Before the ball drops on 2019, employers throughout New York will see an increase in the minimum wage. In New York City, for employers with 10 or less employees, the minimum wage is increasing to …
Posted on Dec 18, 2019 on Disability, Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
A Federal District Court Judge in Tennessee recently ruled an anxious employee did not have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). For HR professionals, this news likely comes as a surprise since …
Posted on Dec 18, 2019 on Disability, Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
Did you know there are rules for employers on conducting medical examinations of employees? If this is news to you, there are! Generally, the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) prohibits a medical examination of an …
Posted on Dec 18, 2019 on Employment-at-Will / Restrictive Covenants, Legal Updates by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
Non-competition agreements provide a great way for employers to protect their customer lists, employees, technology, and more. However, if they are not properly drafted, they are difficult to enforce completely. Amazon, the online retail giant, …
Posted on Dec 18, 2019 on Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
Protections at work for domestic violence victims are sweeping the nation. New York is continuing its support of such laws. The new amendment expands protections previously provided by the State. Under a recent New York …