While the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) has always provided leave for mental health conditions that qualify as serious health conditions, the Department of Labor recently issued updated guidance and frequently asked questions to provide a
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June
29,
2022
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10:07
March
31,
2022
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12:40
On March 14, 2022, the EEOC released new guidance related to caregiver discrimination and the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance reaffirms that simply because a caregiver is not a protected class in and of itself, an employer still maintains a
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November
03,
2021
|
02:18
If you have tipped employees, then you should be aware of the Department of Labor’s new regulations. The requirements for how employers administer tips will be changing on December 28, 2021. This summary will explain the changes and provide some
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September
28,
2021
|
11:57
As states across the country continue to impose limitations on non-competition and non-solicitation agreements between employers and employees, Illinois has recently followed suit by codifying new restrictions. On May 31, 2021, Illinois’ state
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March
19,
2021
|
09:25
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”). The ARPA contains a $1.9 trillion budget and has several provisions that directly affect employers.
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December
28,
2020
|
11:51
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape the workforce and present uncertainty and unique challenges to employers and employees. With the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccination comes another difficult question that both employers and employees face:
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September
30,
2020
|
09:47
The evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present challenges to employers seeking to keep their employees and customers safe while also remaining in compliance with the law. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has
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June
30,
2020
|
11:20
As employers begin re-opening their businesses, they must plan, prepare, and respond to the ongoing threat of COVID-19 to ensure a safe workplace for their employees. How employers respond to the COVID-19 pandemic could minimize their potential for
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June
30,
2020
|
09:14
When extraordinary circumstances arise, it seems people often look for a scapegoat to wrongfully place blame. We have seen discrimination of this type demonstrated against people of Middle Eastern descent following the terrorist attacks of September
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April
24,
2020
|
08:40
As employers continue to deal with the ramifications of shutdowns and absences relating to COVID-19, they may consider mitigation strategies in the face of an economic or business downturn. If an employer is considering plant closings or mass
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