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Posted on Sep 30, 2014 on Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates, News, Sexual Orientation by Robert G. Brody and Alexander Friedman
At the end of July, President Obama signed an Executive Order prohibiting LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) discrimination against federal employees and employees of federal contractors. The Order amends Executive Order 11478 to add …
Posted on Sep 30, 2014 on Legal Updates, News by Robert G. Brody and Abby M. Warren
Many employers in New York City (“NYC”) are very familiar with NYC’s Earned Sick Time Act (“Act”) and many have sick time policies in place. What may surprise employers is that the “proposed rules” for …
Posted on Sep 30, 2014 on Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates, Privacy Rights by Robert G. Brody
New Jersey is the newest state to join the “Ban the Box” movement, an effort promoting legislation that limits inquiries about criminal history during the employment process. As we recently reported, some states are requiring …
Posted on Sep 30, 2014 on Legal Updates, News by Robert G. Brody and Susan M. Westphal
The recent scandal involving NFL player Ray Rice’s violent physical assault on his then-fiancée has put a spotlight on domestic violence. Because of this high-profile incident, employers may see more domestic violence issues involving employees …
Posted on Sep 30, 2014 on Legal Updates, News by Robert G. Brody and Alexander Friedman
In a move with potentially far-reaching implications, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) filed a lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (a part of CVS Caremark Corporation) (“CVS”) alleging the company violated Title VII of the …
Posted on Aug 22, 2014 on Disability, Discrimination and Harassment, Family and Medical Leave Act, Legal Updates, News, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Tips of the Month by Robert G. Brody and Abby M. Warren
When employers hear the news that their employee is pregnant, many do not know what to do. Fortunately, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (“EEOC”) just-released guidance explains exactly what employers should do. It details how …
Posted on Aug 14, 2014 on Legal Updates, News, Wage and Hour by Robert G. Brody and Abby M. Warren
On March 13 of this year, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum (“Memorandum”) directing the federal Department of Labor (“DOL”) to modernize regulations governing the “white collar” exemptions from minimum wage and overtime. Although we …
Posted on Aug 14, 2014 on Legal Updates, News, NLRB, OSHA by Robert G. Brody and Abby M. Warren
The National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) recently released a Memorandum which could greatly increase the number of unfair labor practice charges filed against employers. The Memorandum explains the Board has “entered into a program” with …
Posted on Aug 14, 2014 on Legal Updates, News, NLRB, Published Articles, Union Issues by Robert G. Brody and Abby M. Warren
Almost one year after it granted review of Noel Canning, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, affirmed the D.C. Circuit Court’s decision that President Obama lacked the authority to appoint three National Labor …
Posted on Aug 14, 2014 on Legal Updates, News by Robert G. Brody and Abby M. Warren
As most employers know, employers offering group health insurance and employing twenty or more employees must allow terminated employees, spouses, and beneficiaries the option to continue their coverage at the group rate under the Consolidated …