As we previously blogged, the Biden Administration's vaccine mandates for large employers and health care workers have faced several legal challenges in the previous weeks. The uncertainty surrounding these mandates has put employers in a difficult spot. Luckily,...
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Month: December 2021
Federal Contractor Sued for Refusal to Hire a Pregnant Job Applicant
Workers in the United States enjoy many legal protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which forbids discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. So, it is surprising that a Virginia Beach-based engineering firm and...
Is COVID-19 a Disability Under the ADA? The EEOC Issues New Guidance
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a “disability” is defined as “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, or a history of a substantially limiting impairment.” Throughout the pandemic, there has been some...
Companies Need Hiring Protocols that Accommodate use of Video Platforms
Many things have changed over the last few years. One major shift has been working from home and conducting meetings via video conferencing. While some are happy to be back in the office, it is likely that video conferencing is here to stay. Managers and HR staff also...
Biden’s Vaccine Mandates Continue to Face Challenges: What Does This Mean for Employers?
As we previously blogged, President Biden’s mandate for large employers has been put on hold by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, because in the Court’s words, the Plaintiffs have alleged “’grave statutory and constitutional issues” with the mandate. In response,...
Non-competes should only go so far
It makes sound business sense for companies to include non-compete agreements in their onboarding or exit package. The goal is to prevent proprietary information and trade secrets from falling into the hands of direct competitors. Nevertheless, turnover is...