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The coronavirus pandemic has created an unpredictable landscape for employers. Wherever you currently find yourself, it is critically important to meet with an employment attorney to identify potential hazards that might result in a lawsuit. Learn more.
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The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects workers over age 40 from negative employment actions, such as being turned down for a job, fired, passed over for a promotion, or reassigned based on age. Learn more in our blog.
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Could ‘pre-selecting’ a job candidate be evidence of bias?
A Missouri court recently ruled that a man’s termination for “poor performance” at work does not justify a denial of unemployment benefits. Read more in our blog.
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‘Poor performance’ not justification for unemployment denial
The Fair Chance Act, a new federal law scheduled to take effect in December 2021, bars the federal government and federal contractors from asking job applicants about their criminal history early on the hiring process. Read our blog to learn more.
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‘Fair Chance Act’ to take effect next December
If your company relies on workers provided by a different entity, it is a good idea to have an attorney vet the arrangement. That’s because if that company is violating federal or state wage and overtime laws, you could find yourself on the hook for those violations as a “joint employer.” Read more.
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‘Joint Employer’ Status Can Create Wage-and-Hour Issues
Employers who hold offsite recreational retreats for their workers, particularly retreats involving alcohol, need to be very vigilant about safety or they might end up paying more than they planned. Read more.
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Employer Pays for Workers’ Injuries Suffered at Retreat
While nobody likes to let employees go who haven’t done anything wrong, staying in business in many cases may necessitate reductions in force. This means those who are laid off may be more motivated than ever to view their termination as discriminatory or otherwise unlawful and to take their employer to court. Read more in our blog: https://bit.ly/3lSzvKM.
A recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission action against Walmart illustrates the dangers of hiring assessments that could be seen as discriminatory, particularly when they impact men and women differently. Read more on our blog; https://bit.ly/2Kez0Oi.
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Walmart settles claim over ‘physical ability tests’
A recent ruling by a federal court judge in New York expanding the definition of a “joint employer” may put employers who use staffing agencies at greater risk of wage-and-hour liability. Read more on our blog...
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Federal court ruling on ‘joint employers’ creates uncertainty
A recent Michigan case shows that even when an employee may have been fired for legitimate performance-based reasons, a lone stray remark suggesting improper motives could land you in court. Read more on our blog: https://bit.ly/3pkP6Vw
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Supervisor’s remark leads to age bias claim
The rollout of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provides hope for employers that they will soon return to normal operations and profitability.
Many employers may be considering mandating that their workers get vaccinated. But before mandating such a policy, it’s important to talk to an employment attorney about the potential legal traps. Learn more in our blog. https://bit.ly/3vdNwZp
A recent case from Michigan illustrates that a rejected job applicant seeking to win a discrimination case can’t just show that the employer had prejudices. He or she must also show that such prejudices drove the hiring decision. Read our latest blog for more on this topic. https://bit.ly/3lQi4Mu
