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COVID-19 Client Advisor (May 4, 2020)

This week's Advisor outlines some safety measures employers should consider when developing plans for when employees return to work. These measures can also be used now with essential employees. COVID-19 Advisor vol 7 (May 4, 2020) As a reminder, employers should also consult the EEOC's Pandemic guidance (see our earlier post here) which addresses steps [...]

2020-05-04T11:54:44-04:00May 4th, 2020|Categories: Blog, COVID-19|Tags: , , |

U.S. Supreme Court Unveils New Burden of Proof for Religious Discrimination Claims

On June 1, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court decided EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc., and held, 8-1, that Title VII prohibits employers from refusing to hire an applicant in order to avoid accommodating a religious practice that could be accommodated without undue hardship. The case was brought by Ms. Samantha Elauf, a Muslim [...]

2018-01-08T16:53:23-05:00June 2nd, 2015|Categories: Blog, Employment|Tags: , , , , |

EEOC Issues Pregnancy Discrimination Guidance

On July 14, 2014, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued updated guidance addressing employer obligations under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) and providing clarification on how Title VII and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) interact to protect pregnant employees.  The new guidance has created controversy both because it addresses an employer’s obligation to [...]

2018-01-08T16:53:26-05:00August 6th, 2014|Categories: Blog, Employment|Tags: , , |
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