Hey Compliance Warriors! Having independent contractors in a workplace can be a tricky thing for any employer because it opens up a number of additional payroll and legal stipulations. The city of New York has taken steps to protect these independent contractors from any under-used or unestablished laws. Read on… […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Today we’re looking at a court case on the issue of Medical Marijuana. It seems that these types of situations are becoming more and more common with the use of medical marijuana becoming a popular alternative treatment as states legalize it. This case in PA is another that stands out as something […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! If you aren’t familiar with what an IIPP is, it stands for Illness and Injury Protection Plan. A standard required document employers are to have and maintain in accordance with OSHA laws. The issue being faced is that many employers have not been maintaining this standard and because of that California is […]
Arizona, Employment Law Blogs, Human Resources
Gender Reassignment Surgery, Title VII, And How The Two Are Linked
Hey Compliance Warriors! Recently, a court case was held in Arizona involving something employers need to be aware of. Transgender Surgery is becoming more and more common today and while it is something only a small portion of the population will have done, it is still something we all need to be sensitive to and […]
Attorney Blog, Human Resources
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Provides Guidance on Reasonable Accommodations
Brett Horvath was employed as a driver/pump operator by the City of Leander Fire Department (Leander is a city north of Austin, Texas). In 2016, the Fire Department began requiring TDAP vaccinations (TDAP is a combination vaccine that protects against three bacterial diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough)). Horvath, an ordained Baptist minister, objected […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! In an interesting turn of events, Maryland employers are no longer allowed to inquire into an applicant’s criminal history before their first in-person interview. Read on… Article Via: https://www.seyfarth.com/ “Coverage As noted, the Act applies to employers with 15 or more full-time employees. “Employment” is broadly defined to mean “any work for […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! With the coronavirus becoming more and more of an issue, California OSHA has put out some info to help the issue. Obviously this info is valuable to employers everywhere, though. Read on… Article Via: https://ogletree.com/ “The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has released Interim Guidance for Protecting Health Care Workers from […]
Attorney Blog, Human Resources
Offensive Remarks By Employer Not Held as Racism During Discrimination Suit
Stray remarks, while “offensive,” did not show that Texas Children’s Hospital fired an employee based on race, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled (Eaglin v. Texas Children’s Hospital, No. 19-20222 (5th Cir. Feb. 4, 2020)) [http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/unpub/19/19-20222.0.pdf]. Plaintiffs Annette Williams and Victoria Eaglin—who are both black—worked for Texas Children’s Hospital (“TCH”) as Patient Access […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! There are some interesting designations here in regards to what “genetic information” really is, what it means and why it’s important for us to understand. Because of the many ways genetic testing is performed, we need to be aware of what employers are allowed to access. Read on…
Human Resources, Payroll, payroll law, Pennsylvania
New Requirement For Pittsburgh Employers To Provide Sick Leave
Hey Compliance Warriors! A new law passed for Pittsburgh employers will require them, or any employer with an operation out of the city of Pittsburgh to provide sick leave for their employees. Read on… Article Via: https://www.lawandtheworkplace.com/ “Following a prolonged legal challenge brought by a group of Pittsburgh businesses, Pittsburgh’s paid sick leave ordinance will […]