Earlier in 2021, New York City’s Fair Chance Act (“FCA”) was amended by the New York City Commission on Human Rights. The FCA prevents employers...
Privacy Rights
Protecting Student Records
The federal Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act (commonly known as “FERPA”) became effective in 1974 and protects the privacy of student...
Regulating Biometric Data in the Workplace
Throughout the United States, employers’ use of biometric data is increasing. Biometrics are the measurements of a person’s physical being....
Wearables: Privacy and Discrimination Considerations for Employers
Incorporating wearable technology into the workplace can help employers monitor their employees’ health and productivity; however, access to...
Social Media – A Legitimate Tool for Applicant Screening?
At this point in our technological lives, it is rare for those involved in the hiring process not to search the candidate’s name into Google and...
Social Media – A Platform for Protected Discussion
Employers must use caution in disciplining workers for negative comments publicly posted online through social media. The National Labor Relations...
Privacy Rights to Cell Phone Data
In Riley v. California, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously agreed that law enforcement personnel must first obtain a warrant before they may search...
Massachusetts Creates Ban the Box and Negative Record Notice Laws
MA Prohibits Criminal History Questions on Applications On August 6, 2010, the Criminal Offender Record Information ("CORI") Reform Act was signed...
Illinois Passes Law Limiting Employer Use of Credit History
Effective January 1, 2011, Illinois employers will be prohibited from (1) inquiring about an applicant's or employee's credit history, (2) ordering...
Why is it Important to Have an Employee Handbook?
A well-drafted employee handbook has many benefits, including: Legal Protection: The most vital benefit of having an employee handbook is that it...
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