The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that federal law prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity (Bostock v. Clayton County). Federal Law/Supreme Court’s Decision Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 is… More
The CARES Act for Employers; Possible Means of Business Survival The “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” includes several components of critical importance to employers who have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The most significant employment‑related provisions of… More
The “Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” signed into law on March 18, applies to all employers with fewer than 500 employees. The Act takes effect “not later than 15 days” after signing. In the absence of other action, therefore, the Act will take… More
Are you (or your employees) anxious about the “Coronavirus?” Take heart; dealing with the situation in a responsible and legal manner is not that difficult. CDC Recommendations The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have publicized some straightforward, common… More
Employees of eight McDonald’s franchises in California sued McDonald’s and the franchisee that owned the eight franchised locations for alleged failure to pay overtime and provide required meal and rest breaks. McDonald’s was sued on a joint employer liability theory. … More
The U.S. Department of Labor issued regulations this week that will have the effect of making more “white‑collar” workers eligible for overtime. White-collar exemptions from overtime Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act most workers are eligible for overtime when… More
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which goes into effect on January 1, 2020, represents a dramatic shift in how organizations doing business in California must handle personal information they collect from consumers. The International Association of Privacy Professionals estimates… More
An agency’s new “interpretation” of its rules often puts business clients in a difficult position: On the turn of a dime, what seemed to be legal yesterday could become illegal tomorrow. Without notice, longstanding activities can be at risk of… More
Arizona employers who utilize workplace drug testing policies need to be aware of a recent case in which a federal court ruled that an employer violated state law when it terminated a “medical marijuana cardholder” solely on the basis of… More
A federal court ruling on Monday, March 4, has the potential to significantly impact larger employers’ annual EEO reporting obligations. EEO‑1 reporting obligations Under the federal Civil Rights Act, employers with 100 or more workers (and federal contractors with 50 or more workers)… More