In October 2019, we published a blog post covering a series of three cases taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court that addressed the question of whether discrimination based upon sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal under Title VII
On June 10, 2020, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a decision affirming the Court of Appeals and upholding the determination that the Minneapolis Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance (“Ordinance”) applies to employers outside of Minneapolis, finding that the Ordinance
In the June 3, 2020 decision of Kenneh v. Homeward Bound, Inc., the Minnesota Supreme Court declined to abandon the severe or pervasive standard for sexual harassment claims arising under the Minnesota Human Rights Act (“MHRA”). By U.S. Supreme Court
Employers are legally required to make their workplaces “safe” for their employees and customers. What does “safe” mean, given that no employer can guarantee a virus-free workplace? What are the rules on screening employees, taking temperatures, and refusing to allow
This is the last post in a four-part series discussing labor and employment law issues that should be considered when a company decides to buy another company. The previous post discussed issues that can arise when a union company acquires
This is the third post in a four-part series discussing labor and employment law issues that should be considered when a company decides to buy another business. My last post addressed withdrawal liability when a company acquires the assets of
This is the second post in a four-part series discussing labor and employment law issues that should be considered when a company decides to buy another business. Our last post discussed a buyer’s acquisition of a union business.
Withdrawal Liability
Phyllis Karasov and Dan Ballintine discuss the matters employers need to consider when re-opening businesses after the Covid-19 shutdowns. Recalling only some employees, screening employees before they enter the workplace and dealing with employees who refuse to return to work
This is the first post in a four-part series discussing labor and employment law issues that should be considered when a company decides to buy another business. The series will discuss transactions where the buyer is a union business and
Many employers are recognizing the financial strain on their employees as they begin to plan for their businesses’ future in these unprecedented times. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) contains a number of provisions that make
