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Posted on Feb 26, 2020 on Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates by Robert G. Brody
As of November 2019, New York State prohibits employment discrimination based on an employee’s or an employee’s dependent’s “reproductive health decision-making.” This would include questions regarding whether an employee plans to explore in vitro fertilization, …
Posted on Feb 26, 2020 on Age, Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates by Robert G. Brody
In a case pending before the United States Supreme Court, Babb v. Wilkie, Chief Justice John Roberts asked the lawyers if asking “OK, Boomer?” just once during the hiring process amounts to age discrimination. He …
Posted on Feb 26, 2020 on Legal Updates, Privacy Rights by Robert G. Brody
A Wingstop franchisee in Illinois is being sued for violating his employees’ biometric privacy rights. In the suit, the employees allege the owner obtained their fingerprints without their written permission. They also allege the owner …
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 …