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COVID-19 Is Not a Disability Under the ADA
Contracting COVID-19 or being in contact with a COVID-19 infected person does not alone trigger the protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the
The Top 18 Workplace Law Stories from August 2021
While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month was no exception
Massachusetts High Court Addresses Service Charges Under Tips Act
Claims under the Massachusetts Tips Act are on the rise and a lack of clarity in fee- and tip-related documentation may result in employer liability, including triple
Hot COVID-19 Litigation Summer Could Foreshadow Trouble for Employers
A sharp increase in pandemic-related workplace litigation this summer could spell trouble for employers
Unions Pressure OSHA to Make Temporary COVID-19 Rule Permanent
Unions want to broaden the reach of the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for health care settings issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
‘Consequential Accountability’ Could Be Solution to Corporate DE&I Stalemate
Seventy-six percent of HR leaders say their organization tracks metrics to measure diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) goals; yet while tracking DE&I metrics creates
Salaries for College Graduates Climb Amid Labor Shortages
Starting salaries for new college graduates in the
Podcasts Gain Favor Amid ‘Always On’ Work Cultures
Like many employees, those at Outset Medical often find themselves in a perpetual series of Zoom or Microsoft Teams video calls, e-mail exchanges or text communications
Technology Skills That Increase Job Security and Growth
The increasing surge of productivity technology in the workplace continually changes the skills necessary to remain competitive in the job market. These are the
New York HERO Act Obligations Triggered By COVID-19 Designation
On Sept. 6, the New York State commissioner of health designated COVID-19 as a highly contagious communicable disease, thereby triggering certain requirements under the