Under federal law, employers are generally required to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities or religious requirements. But what should my company do when an employee asks for one? Ideally, you have a process in place for identifying...
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Month: April 2020
How Should Employers Protect Their Employees From COVID-19?
Employers may wonder: "What steps should I take to protect my employees from COVID-19? Must I provide gloves? What about face masks?" Employees may similarly wonder if their employers are taking proper precautions. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
What Should You Do If One of Your Employees Has Been Exposed to COVID-19?
D.C., Maryland, and Virginia have issued stay-at-home orders closing all non-essential businesses. If you are an essential employer wondering what to do if your employee has potentially been exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recently offered some guidance. If an employer...
Does The Americans With Disabilities Act Apply To Job Applicants?
Yes. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requires potential employers to provide you with reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. The law also affects what can and can't be asked during the interview and pre-hiring period. Even in strong job...
Class Sues McDonald’s Stores For ‘Pervasive Sexual Harassment’
McDonald's continues to face litigation over alleged sexual harassment in its store culture. Although previous attempts against the McDonald's Corporation in regard to sexual harassment at franchise restaurants have been unsuccessful, a new lawsuit against 100 Florida...
Must I Notify My Employees of Upcoming COVID-19 Layoffs? A Guide to the WARN Act
COVID-19 has affected businesses all over the country, many of which have scaled back their operations and laid off employees. Employers in this position should familiarize themselves with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, which requires...
Age Discrimination Must Not Taint Federal Agencies’ Personnel Decisions
In January, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments about whether the age discrimination rules for the federal workforce are different from those for private sector employees. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is the main federal law prohibiting...
Federal #MeToo Report: Sexual Harassment Claims Up At Agencies
In the federal workplace, sexual harassment complaints are widespread, especially after the #MeToo movement. Have you been affected? The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights recently released a report scrutinizing sexual harassment claims filed against federal agencies...
Non-Compete Agreements in the Time Of COVID-19
A non-compete is a restrictive agreement prohibiting former employees from working for a competitor of their former employer, or to otherwise compete with them. As employees reenter the job market or start their own businesses as a result of COVID-19, the viability of...