Following on the heels of a much publicized incident in high school athletics, the New Jersey Division of Rights (“DCR”) issued enforcement guidance (“Guidance”) clarifying and explaining discrimination based on hairstyles, “with a particular focus on hairstyles closely associated with
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Cannabis Industry Subject to Federal Wage Law Says Tenth Circuit
By mmacdonald
On September 20, 2019, the Tenth Circuit held that cannabis industry employers are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Defendant contended that because the employer’s employment activities are in violation of the Controlled Substances Act, the FLSA’s protections…
Supreme Court Declines to Look at Website Accessibility This Year
By mmacdonald
On October 2, 2019, the Supreme Court declined to review a 9th Circuit decision in a website accessibility lawsuit, Robles v. Domino’s. The 9th Circuit decision had reversed a grant of summary judgment and held that ADA Title III did potentially…
Labor Law Update: Contractors Lawfully Prohibited From Leafleting on Third Party Premises
By mmacdonald
Labor Law Update: Contractors Lawfully Prohibited From Leafleting on Third Party Premises
On August 23, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) determined that property owners may prohibit non-employees from accessing their premises to engage in conduct that could be
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You’re Invited: Federal and State Employment Law Updates – Hosted by Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Labor & Employment Practice
By mmacdonald
You’re Invited: Federal and State Employment Law Updates – Hosted by Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Labor & Employment Practice
Please join us as the Firm’s Labor & Employment Practice hosts our Executive Series, “Federal and State Employment Law Update”
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DOL Confirms FMLA Leave for Special Education Meetings
By mmacdonald
On August 8, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) released an Opinion Letter clarifying that parents of students with special education needs may take leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to attend a meeting related to addressing those…
New York State Overhauls Harassment Laws Making it Easier to Bring Employers to Court
By mmacdonald
New York State Overhauls Harassment Laws Making it Easier to Bring Employers to Court
Earlier this summer the New York State Senate and Assembly passed a bill aimed to amend the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) and the
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New York Employers – New Pay Equity Laws and Hair Bias Ban May Require You to Update Your Policies
By mmacdonald
New York Employers – New Pay Equity Laws and Hair Bias Ban May Require You to Update Your Policies
The New York State Legislature and Governor Cuomo have been busy in 2019 enacting laws that will have a lasting impact
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Heads Up New Jersey Employers – Huge Penalties Under NJ’s New “Wage Theft” Law
By mmacdonald
On August 6, 2019, Acting Governor Sheila Oliver signed a bill (S-1790) imposing tougher penalties for “wage theft.” The law significantly increases penalties for employers, including potential imprisonment for employers who run afoul of its provisions, and provides added protections…
Minneapolis Cracks Down On Wage Theft
By mmacdonald
On August 8, 2019, the Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed the Wage Theft Prevention Ordinance, which reinforces safeguards for the city’s labor force.
The Ordinance, which goes into effect on January 1, 2020, prohibits employers from shortchanging paychecks, attempting to…