Many employers have switched their employees to remote work with no foreseeable return date in sight. More than ever, employees are being hired to...
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NYC “Cooperative Dialogue” Accommodation Law
On October 15, 2018, an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”), which requires all New York City employers with four or more...
Regulations Regarding the New York Family Leave Law
As reported in a prior Newsletter, New York State is mandating paid family leave for all employees. The New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Law...
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...
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...
Employers May Have to Accommodate Employees with Allergies
Under the law, a “disability” is not limited to physical impediments to movement, but can also include impairments to other activities. Courts have...
Colorado Allows Termination for Medical Marijuana
Despite being the first state to legalize recreational marijuana, Colorado took a different turn when its Supreme Court held that employees can be...
EEOC Issues Wellness Guidelines
Employers’ wellness programs are becoming a popular vehicle for employees to achieve healthier lives. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
Marijuana in the Workplace
Marijuana stands at a crossroads where federal and state regulations meet. Federally, marijuana is a schedule I substance, making the sale, use,...
Pregnancy Discrimination Enforcement Guidelines
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) just released guidelines for enforcement of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (“PDA”), in an...
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