What does the EEOC have to do with smart watches, rings, glasses, helmets and other devices that track bodily movement and other data? These devices, known as “wearables,” can track…
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No. 10: Unlocking the Secrets of OSHA Inspections Through FOIA Requests
Did you know that you can request files from OSHA? Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), employers, employees, and third parties have the right to request documents from OSHA’s…
I’m WARNing You… Maybe? Bankruptcy Court Considers Exception to Layoff Notice Statute
The federal Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification Act (the WARN Act), generally requires that employers give workers 60 days’ written notice of any plant closings or mass layoffs. If employers do…
No. 9 The Particulars on OSHA Violations: How Much Notice is Enough?
Just what does an OSHA citation have to include? Section 9(a) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act requires that citations
“describe with particularity the nature of the violation, including…
Untangling the Web: SDNY Looks at ADA Internet Accommodations
Wait — why is my favorite employment law blog detouring into the world of website accessibility? If your business has a website, keep reading.
If you read our blog regularly…
Drug Test Woes: State Law Protections for Employee Cannabis Use May Not Protect Them After All
The changing landscape of the cannabis industry is keeping employers on their toes nationwide. As more and more states expand the legalization of cannabis products, we are also seeing a…
Preparing for a Future ICE Storm? Steps Employers Can Take to Prepare for Expected Increase in Immigration Enforcement
With each new presidential administration, prognosticators attempt to forecast coming enforcement priorities. President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House is no exception, and theories abound regarding the manner and…
Sexual Harassment Is Serious Business: A Reminder from the OFCCP
Harassment prevention is still a top priority for federal agencies (which means it should be a priority for all employers). Last spring, we blogged about the EEOC’s guidance on this…
Pass the FLSA Sauce! 5 Employment Law Happenings That May Make You Thankful
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, now is the perfect time to reflect on things for which we have to be thankful. In the ever-evolving world of labor and employment…
That’s [Mis]Classified: What Employers Must Prove to Claim an FLSA Overtime Exemption
By now, everyone has heard about the Texas court putting the kibosh on the new salary exempt thresholds. In other exemption classification news, the United States Supreme Court is…