Alabama never ceases to surprise.
On September 26, 2017, the Birmingham City Council passed an ordinance that makes it a crime for any entity doing business in the city to discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
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The Employment Discrimination Report, published by Fox Rothschild LLP, focuses on legal developments and compliance issues related to employment discrimination. It covers topics such as workplace policies on language use, vaccination status discrimination, sexual harassment laws, wage transparency requirements, and federal and state regulatory updates affecting employers. The blog provides guidance on navigating complex labor and employment laws, including Title VII implications, state-specific statutes, and federal mandates. It also addresses employer responsibilities, employee protections, and practical considerations for policy implementation and enforcement in various jurisdictions.
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Be Careful Before Firing an Employee for Making a Political Statement
A few weeks ago, we posted that employers could fire Neo-Nazis who participated in the Charlottesville protests. As we noted, we were just looking at First Amendment rights and that employees may have more protections under state laws.
My partner,…
Delay of EEO Gender Pay Equality Reporting Requirements Does Not Mean a Decrease in Enforcement
In the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey Employers Should be Aware of Laws Protecting First Responders
Yes, Neo-Nazis at Charlottesville Can Be Legally Fired from their Jobs
First, let us start by saying that we are saddened by the tragic and violent events that occurred in Charlottesville over the weekend. Our hearts go out to the families and friends of Heather Heyer, Lt. H. Jay Cullen…
Governor Christie Vetoes Paid Family Leave Law
A couple of weeks ago we asked whether the federal government would pass a paid family leave law. Although it is still unclear whether a federal law will pass, it is clear, for now, that there will not be an…
Medical Marijuana: When a Positive Drug Test may not be Grounds to Fire an Employee
In a portentous opinion, Massachusetts’ highest court held that a medical marijuana patient terminated for failing a drug screening could state a claim for disability discrimination against her employer. Because many states’ medical marijuana laws contain the similar language…
Will Paid Family Leave Become the Law of the Land?
Included in President Trump’s 2018 budget proposal is a request for funding a paid leave program. The program would require $19 billion from the budget and would provide that employees were entitled to 6 weeks of paid leave from…
