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Posted on Nov 13, 2018 on Legal Updates, News, NLRB by Robert G. Brody and Lindsay M. Rinehart
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has extended the comment period for its new proposed joint employer rule, giving the public until December 13 to weigh in. The joint employer standard under the National Labor …
Posted on Nov 13, 2018 on Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates, News, Sex by Robert G. Brody and Lindsay M. Rinehart
Early last month, a federal district court in Florida held employment discrimination based on having or not having an abortion might lead to a recognizable claim of sex discrimination under Title VII. While the law …
Posted on Nov 13, 2018 on Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates, News, Sexual Orientation by Robert G. Brody and Lindsay M. Rinehart
The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently filed a brief in a case which may soon make its way to the Supreme Court of the United States, claiming Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of …
Posted on Nov 13, 2018 on Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates, Legislative Updates, News, Sex, Tips of the Month by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
The Stop Sexual Harassment Act, New York City’s new sexual harassment law, applies to all employers regardless of size. The law places new training and notice obligations on employers operating in the City, however many …
Posted on Oct 29, 2018 on Legal Updates, News, Published Articles by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
Originally published in the Hartford Business Journal, October 22, 2018 Family businesses make up the fabric of America. From an employment-law perspective, family businesses often face unique issues because of the family dynamic. For instance, …
Posted on Oct 29, 2018 on Legal Updates, News, Published Articles by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
Originally published in Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA), September 27, 2018 Family businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy. In fact, studies have shown family-owned enterprises are responsible for more than half the …
Posted on Oct 25, 2018 on Legal Updates, News, Published Articles by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
Originally Published in the Connecticut Law Tribune, September 13, 2018 The 2017-2018 Connecticut Supreme Court term was active in the area of labor and employment, with several important decisions. Religious Schools Do Not Get Immunity …
Posted on Oct 19, 2018 on Disability, Legal Updates, Legislative Updates, News, Tips of the Month by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
If you are an employer in New York City, the words “cooperative dialogue” should now be at the top of your mind any time you discuss accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The …
Posted on Oct 19, 2018 on Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates, News, Retaliation, Sex by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
This summer, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), the federal watch dog for federal employment discrimination statutes, filed seven sexual harassment lawsuits against companies across the United States. Another likely response to the #MeToo movement. …
Posted on Oct 19, 2018 on Legal Updates, News, Wage and Hour by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
In late 2017, the United States Department of Labor proposed modifying the rules regarding tip pooling. Presently, tips belong to the employee earning them, regardless of whether the employee is paid minimum wage or the …