Attorney Harrison Oldham On October 26, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit provided employers with yet another reminder of the importance of consistent management across its workforce. In Dunlevy v. Langfelder, the Seventh Circuit (which covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin) considered Andrew Dunlevy’s appeal, which regarded the improper termination […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Employers should be wary of third parties advising them to claim the employee retention credit when they may not qualify. Some third parties are taking improper positions related to taxpayer eligibility for and computation of the credit. These third parties often charge large upfront fees or a fee that is […]
Airline Agrees to Accommodate Buddhist Pilot’s Religious Beliefs United Airlines will pay $305,000 to a Buddhist pilot and will provide other relief to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, the pilot was diagnosed with alcohol […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! The folks over at Littler.com have issued their annual employment law update for the new year. Here is what they have found for 2023. https://www.littler.com/publication-press/publication/employment-law-update-2023-new-compliance-obligations-new-year?utm_source=vuture&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news%20%26%20analysis%20november%202022 Alabama Law, Ordinance or Regulation Main Topic Summary Effective Date Alabama HB 272 Weapons in the workplace Sets forth the conditions under which employees […]
I understand that you may really hate the idea of discussing things like racism, religious tolerance, bad attitudes and many other difficult or hot-button topics that cause friction between co-workers. But, we do it anyway, right? Even more difficult are the topics surrounding Workplace Violence. We are dodging at least one very crucial topic that […]
Here are some of the most recent actions DOL has taken toward smallish businesses. Don’t let your company fall into these same situations. Click here to read all of these cases and more! Jury decides Westmoreland County restaurant, owner willfully denied 15 servers, kitchen workers full wages over 5-year period DELMONT, PA – Following a […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Check out this insane case. How bizarre that an attorney would even support the argument an employer wanted to make that the female employee who complained of harassment was basically asking for it because she may have enjoyed consensual sexual activity in the past. Plaintiff Maria Angelica “Angie” Carbajal alleged […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! This weekend is when most of the country will “fall back” at least one more time. So, Saturday night / Sunday morning you will set your clocks back 1 hour allowing for an extra hour of sleep – YAY! But, how does falling back affect the payroll of employees […]
Framework Highlights Five Essentials for Workers in Organizations, and Businesses of Every Size to Help Leaders Develop Policies and Practices that Support the Mental Health and Well-Being of Workers United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has released a new Surgeon General’s Framework for Mental Health & Well-Being in the Workplace outlining the foundational role […]
Chicago Company Terminated an Employee Because of Her Mental Health Condition, Federal Agency Charged Pivotal Home Solutions, a home warranty company headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, will pay $175,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. […]