This month, Jon Vegosen briefs us on important developments regarding interns.
Intern Crackdown
In this challenging economy, more people are accepting unpaid internships in order to obtain experience and build their resumes. But many employers do not pay interns or they pay interns inadequately when they “employ” them (i.e., they suffer or permit them to work). The [...]
This month, Jon Vegosen briefs us on breaks in the workplace for nursing mothers.
GIVING NURSING MOMS A BREAK
On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) in order to overhaul the U.S. health care system. The law includes numerous health-related provisions such as expanding Medicaid eligibility, subsidizing insurance premiums, [...]
This month, Jon Vegosen briefs us on independent contractors vs. employees.
CRACKDOWN: Misclassifying Employees as Independent Contractors
With mounting deficits and economic challenges facing both the federal and state governments, expect to see a crackdown on companies that misclassify employees as independent contractors. The 2010 budget of the Obama Administration presumes that the effort will result in [...]
This month, Jon Vegosen briefs us on important developments regarding EEOC charges and shares information about a significant number of new laws.
Workplace Discrimination Charges Near Record Number
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced earlier this month that, during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009 it received more than 93,000 workplace discrimination charges nationwide [...]
This month, Jon Vegosen briefs us on important legal developments concerning sexual harassment via text messaging and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.
“Textual Harassment”
The issue of whether employers may review employee text messages is a hot topic, especially in the context of sexual harassment litigation. Indeed, sexually harassing text messages are now referred to as “textual [...]
Continue reading about Employment Law Updates: December 2009
This month, Jon Vegosen briefs us on important legal developments related to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) posters and the Victims’ Economic Security & Safety Act.
New EEOC Posters
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has released a revised “Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law” poster. This new poster reflects current federal employment discrimination law, adds information about [...]
Continue reading about Employment Law Updates: November 2009
This month, Jon Vegosen briefs us on legal developments related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, age discrimination in the workplace, and the consequences of retaliating against employees that testify.
EEOC Proposes Guidance on Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In September, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) proposed regulations to offer guidance regarding the [...]
Harassment Investigations and Stereotyping
When an allegation of harassment arises in the workplace, it is critical for an employer to investigate promptly and thoroughly and, where appropriate, take effective corrective action. However, in light of a recent decision from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, employers need to be careful not to act precipitously or based [...]
Continue reading about Employment Law Updates: September 2009
In this month’s legal update, Jon Vegosen fills us in on some issues surrounding age discrimination.
Not All Burdens Are Equal
There is some good news for employers facing age discrimination claims.
Just before the end of the U.S. Supreme Court’s most recent term, the Court held that an employee who brings a disparate impact claim under the [...]
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