Connecticut Health Care Workers Must Submit Fingerprints or Lose Their Jobs
The Connecticut Department of Health is warning health care employees and employers alike that all direct care workers must be fingerprinted for background checks by July...
New Law in NY Protects Public Employees Who Miss Work Due to COVID
A new law in New York will protect employees in the public sector who choose to use sick leave or any paid time off from being punished by their employers.
This law has been passed...
The EEOC Files a Lawsuit Against a Major Parcel Delivery Service for Disability Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against one of the largest delivery companies in the US for allegedly terminating...
New Indiana Youth Employment Law Goes Into Effect
Indiana will have a new youth-employment law, Enrolled Senate Act 409, take effect on July 1st. This law will eliminate work permits for minor employees. Instead, it will have employers with five...
Federal Court in Maryland Limits Liability of Employers for Third Parties
A U.S. District Court in the state of Maryland has dismissed the case of a flight attendant against her employer for alleged negligence resulting in the death of her husband.
In...
Supreme Court Ruling on Article III Standing Decides No Harm No Standing
The Supreme Court has ruled that a plaintiff must show concrete harm to have Article III standing to recover damages for alleged violations of the FCRA. This means that a...
Legal Marijuana in Virginia Not Expected to Impact Workplace Significantly
On July 1, recreational marijuana use will become legal in Virginia. This means the commonwealth’s employers will need to understand what effect this will have on their...
House of Representatives Repeals EEOC Conciliation Reforms
The House of Representatives approved a joint resolution that reverses the conciliation reforms made by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) during the previous administration.
The...
How To Run A Background Check
In choosing suitable candidates for their companies or businesses, employers and HR officers often conduct screening and tests to filter the employees they need from the unsuited others. It is also crucial for employers...
NJ Court Ruling Increases Employer Liability for Certain Disability Claims
The New Jersey Supreme Court has expanded employers’ liability in cases involving the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) to include cases in which employers...