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ADA

EEOC Revises its COVID-19 Guidance, Again ADA and Hearing Disabilities in the WorkplaceGuidance on ADA Accommodations and Medical Restrictions’ ‘Plain Meaning’ From Federal Appeals Court

ADA - Title III

San Francisco, Los Angeles District Attorneys Suing Law Firm for Alleged Fraudulent ADA Title III SuitsCircuit Courts Split on Standing to Sue in ADA Title III Website Accessibility ClaimsJustice Department Breaks its Silence Regarding Website Accessibility

Alcoholism

New York Federal Court Finds Alcoholism Is "Impairment," Not Necessarily A Disability, Under the ADA

California Compliance

California’s Paid Sick Leave Requirements Increased Effective 2024Updated Rates for California EDD Benefits and San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance for 2023San Francisco’s OLSE Issues FAQs for Public Health Emergency Leave Ordinance

COVID-19

Changes to Paid Sick Leave and Supplemental Public Health Emergency Leave for Colorado EmployeesCDPH Updates Definition of COVID-19 OutbreakCalifornia State Grant Program for COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave

Disability Accommodation

Appellate Court Addresses How Much Information Employee Must Submit to Support an Accommodation RequestPuerto Rico Disability Discrimination Law Covers Registered and Authorized Medical Cannabis PatientsJustice Department Breaks its Silence Regarding Website Accessibility

DOJ Guidance

EEOC, DOJ Release Expectations on Employers’ Use of Technology, AI for Employment Decisions

DOL

DOL Pumps It Up With New Guidance on PUMP Act EnforcementDOL Issues Guidance on Handling Telework under FLSA, FMLANew Guidance Issued by Department of Labor Regarding Mental Health and the FMLA

Drug Tests

Puerto Rico Disability Discrimination Law Covers Registered and Authorized Medical Cannabis PatientsTexas Legislative Update: What Employers Should Know About the 87th SessionPennsylvania Medical Marijuana User May Proceed With Disability Discrimination And Retaliation Claims

Earned Sick Leave

Bloomington Amends Sick and Safe Time Ordinance to Align With Minnesota’s Sick and Safe Time LawBloomington Clarifies Requirements Under its Earned Sick and Safe Leave OrdinanceBloomington and St. Paul’s Sick and Safe Time Ordinances Get Checkups in the New Year

EEOC Guidance

The ADA and Visual Disabilities in the Workplace June 27, 2023: Update Your EEOC Poster and Start Complying with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ADA and Hearing Disabilities in the Workplace

ERISA

Changes to ERISA's Disability Claims Regulations Coming April 1

FFCRA

Understanding Time Off From Work Obligations For COVID-19 VaccinationsThe American Rescue Plan Extends FFCRA Tax Credit, But Not the MandateJoin Us! Annual Disability & Leave Management Symposium: Leave it to Us

FMLA

Vermont Governor Announces Family and Medical Leave Insurance PlanNow Is Always a Good Time to Evaluate Your FMLA ProcessesNew Guidance Issued by Department of Labor Regarding Mental Health and the FMLA

GINA

Louisiana Legislature Passes Law Requiring Employers to Give Time Off for Genetic Testing and Cancer ScreeningIncentives: From Water Bottles to “Not so Substantial”Wellness Programs and Water Bottles, the EEOC Proposes New Rules under the ADA and GINA

Health Management

What Employers Need to Know About MonkeypoxTo Vaccinate Or Not To Vaccinate… That Is The QuestionNew Jersey Department of Labor Issues Final Regulations for COVID-19 Job Protection Law

Jury Verdicts

4.5 Million Disability Discrimination Verdict Against Auto Dealer Who Failed to Investigate

Lactation Accommodation

New Hampshire Adopts Workplace Accommodations for Nursing MothersNew York State Expands Obligations to Accommodate Nursing Employees, Publishes Model PolicyDOL Pumps It Up With New Guidance on PUMP Act Enforcement

Leave

City of Chicago Enacts Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave OrdinanceThe New Year Brings New Leave LawsIllinois Department of Labor Publishes Proposed Rules Implementing the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act

Monkeypox

What Employers Need to Know About Monkeypox

obesity

Ninth Circuit Dodges the Question of Whether Morbid Obesity is an “Impairment” Under the ADA; EEOC Says YesWeighty Issues: Obesity And The But-For Test Under The ADAAAIs Santa Disabled? Obesity, The ADAAA, and The Most Famous Driver Of All

OSHA ETS

U.S. Supreme Court Puts OSHA COVID-19 Vaccine-Or-Test ETS Back on Ice

Paid family and medical leave

Updates to the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave ProgramAmended Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Allows ‘Topping Off’ Benefits With Accrued Sick, Vacation PayPaid Leave Oregon Benefits Available Starting September 3, 2023

Paid Family Leave

Massachusetts Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Contribution Rates, Maximum Weekly Benefits for 2024Leave Law Updates for Oregon EmployersHow Employers Can Prepare for the Paid Leave Oregon Program

Paid Sick Leave

City of Chicago Enacts Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave OrdinanceNew York City’s Final Rules on Safe and Sick Time Become EffectiveCalifornia’s Paid Sick Leave Requirements Increased Effective 2024

parental leave

Updated Rates for California EDD Benefits and San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance for 2023

Predictive Scheduling

Ohio Means Business: New Law Prohibits Cities and Counties From Enacting Paid Sick Leave, Predictive Scheduling, and Minimum Wage Laws

Pregnancy

June 27, 2023: Update Your EEOC Poster and Start Complying with the Pregnant Workers Fairness ActOH Baby! Practical Advice for Complying with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the PUMP for Nursing Mothers ActAmount of Paid Leave Dramatically Increased Under D.C. Universal Paid Leave Law

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

EEOC’s Proposed Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations: Oh Mama!EEOC Issues Proposed Regulations to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness ActJune 27, 2023: Update Your EEOC Poster and Start Complying with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Religious Accommodation

Groff takes DeJoy: Supreme Court Changes Standard in Religious Accommodation Case

sleep apnea

Is Santa Disabled? Obesity, The ADAAA, and The Most Famous Driver Of All

Uncategorized

EEOC Revises its COVID-19 Guidance, AgainVirginia Law Mandating Unpaid Organ Donor Leave Goes Into Effect July 2023San Francisco Issues Implementation Guidance for Military Leave Pay Protection Act

Vaccine Leave

D.C. Employees to Get Paid Leave for COVID-19 Vaccines Well into 2022D.C. Council Unanimously Adopts Paid Leave for D.C. Employees Getting COVID-19 VaccinesCity of Los Angeles Requires Vaccine Leave for Employees Working in the City

Wellness

Incentives: From Water Bottles to “Not so Substantial”Wellness Programs and Water Bottles, the EEOC Proposes New Rules under the ADA and GINAWhat Employers Need To Know About Michigan’s Approach To COVID-19

Work-Related Injuries

The ADA, Occupational Injuries and Light DutyWhat Do You Mean I Can’t Require that an Employee Use PTO During FMLA Leave?Employee Cannot Maintain Collective Action for Employer’s Failure to Post FMLA Notice

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