Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) modified certain regulations impacting commercial drivers.
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How employers can respond to social justice and free speech issues on social media
*Special thanks to Porter Wright summer law clerk, Grace Brown, for her assistance with this post.
It’s the summer of 2020, and someone from your company posts to her public Facebook page saying, “If Black people truly wanted equality, then…
Ohio updates workers’ compensation laws for remote workers
Over two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began and many employees switched from coming into a workplace to working at home, Ohio has amended the workers’ compensation laws to reflect the current work environment. Effective Sep. 21, 2022, this new…
Employees and free speech
With increasing frequency, employers are raising the question about what can (or can’t) be done with employees who speak about polarizing issues, whether at work or in a way that affects the work environment. This question is arising often because…
Third Circuit decides employer’s tweet was comedic, not coercive
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently issued an opinion that reversed a decision by the National Labor Relations Board about whether a comment by a management representative was a threat to workers or a mere…
Mental health claims on the rise: New normal for disability-related charges?
The COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on the mental health of employees. Employees struggled to adjust to the multiple burdens of working from home, caring for family members and achieving work-life balance.…
Executive actions to increase pay equity announced in conjunction with Equal Pay Day
What is Equal Pay Day?
Equal Pay Day is designated each year by the National Committee on Pay Equity to mark how far women in the United States must work into the year to be paid the same as men…
Caring for caregivers: Understanding caregiver discrimination under federal laws
As we enter the third year of a pandemic, the ongoing disruption caused by COVID-19 and its variants often leaves employers juggling legal and business considerations regarding their workforce. Specifically, many employees are also caregivers — whether they are caring…
House passes bill banning mandatory arbitration agreements
We recently reported that the Senate passed a #MeToo bill that banned the use of mandatory arbitration agreements for sexual harassment and sexual assault claims. This bill was signed into law by President Biden on March 3, 2022. On March…
Supreme Court considering granting certiorari in workers’ compensation medical marijuana cases
Medical marijuana is being legalized in an increasing number of states, which will have an impact on a variety of employment issues, including workers’ compensation. The Supreme Court appears to be considering providing clarity to employers and employees alike regarding…