Happy 2020! Employers and employees alike have seen many changes in the last year and decade. Guess what? Looks like we’ll be seeing more changes in Employment Law in the coming year–and decade. This week I want to talk about seven (7) Hot-Button Employment Law Issues that employers should watch out for in 2020 and […]
Are Hairstyles Protected Under Anti-Discrimination Laws? Maybe, in Part…
Does your company have a dress code, or an appearance or grooming policy? Many companies do. What exactly is a dress code or appearance/grooming policy, and why is it important? Generally speaking, these policies are a set of standards set by a company to provide its employees guidance about what is and is not appropriate […]
When Absence DOESN’T Make the Heart Grow Fonder: Leave Requests Under the ADA
Woody Allen is credited with saying that 80% of success is showing up. That could certainly apply to the workplace. To be fair though, he made that comment in 1977 before remote work, telecommuting, video conferencing and similar technological advances were in existence. It’s clear that some jobs do not require physical presence on the […]
Regardless of What the Supreme Court Rules on Title VII, an Employee CAN Win a Sexual Orientation Discrimination Case…
Many of us are waiting with interest for the US Supreme Court’s decision as to whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act’s prohibition against sex discrimination includes discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. While we’re waiting though, the issue is not on hold. Last month a police sergeant in Missouri won just […]
Disability Discrimination, Joint Employment and the EEOC– Oh My!
You have attendance policies, right? I hope so. Most employers seem to have them–and you should. Your employees need to know what is expected of them. You are somewhat ham-stringed if you try to discipline an employee due to attendance issues when you don’t have a clear policy. Your first thought might be to make […]