In our April 26, 2023, article, we informed readers of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’s (PWFA) implementation and its extension to protect...
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What is the Federal Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act?
Congress recently passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) which becomes effective June 27, 2023. The PWFA provides on-the-job accommodation...
EEOC Updated Covid-19 Guidance for Employers
On July 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its Covid-19 guidance to reflect evolving pandemic and workplace...
Vaccination in the Workplace
Many Americans have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine since the pandemic began. Employers must strike the balance of...
Multi-State Rules for Remote Employees
Many employers have switched their employees to remote work with no foreseeable return date in sight. More than ever, employees are being hired to...
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
On March 22, 2017, in a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal laws regarding the education of students with disabilities...
Balancing Mental Health Accommodations with Workplace Policies
Millions of Americans live with mental illness and face the task of combating mental health impairments in their daily lives. Depending on the type...
Tips for Assisting Employees with Depression and Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety and depression can prevent employees from taking advantage of job opportunities and may cause increasingly poor performance. Anxiety...
New Workplace Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
In 2015, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 17.5% of individuals with disabilities were employed, a small increase from 2014. This...
Guidelines for Voluntary Wellness Program Incentives
Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) clarified two final rules describing how Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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