Recently, it seems that as a new COVID-19 vaccine has begun its slow distribution across the county (and the world), that some people have a glint of hope returning to their eyes. Maybe it’s true, maybe our learned scientist, researchers, and modern technology can take a novel coronavirus and in less than a year create […]
Day by day, we move closer to the initial term for a new President of the United States. While there are many thoughts and opinions about the change, we all know that the change is coming, and with a new President, comes a new administration. Each presidential administration has the opportunity to have a tremendous […]
Many of us are looking forward to 2020 coming to an end and jumping into the fresh start that 2021 promises. However, while we wait patiently with thoughts of vaccines, handshakes, and sugarplums dancing in our heads, and with what could be in possibly the most celebrated New Years’ Eve in history around the corner, […]
Part of the job of an HR professional is staying apprised of the ever-changing workplace landscape; that has never been truer (or more difficult) than it is in 2020. With widespread quarantines and travel restrictions, the employer/employee relationship is being tested in ways many of us never thought possible. However, amongst all the changes, one […]
If things remain as they seem and Joe Biden becomes the next President of the United State, then that election change workplace laws. The Trump administration enacted business friendly employment policies that may take a turn now once Biden is in office. According to Biden’s statements, as part of his platform, Biden plans to instill […]
A recent Lex Machina study found that the number of federal employment cases filed in the second and third quarter of 2020 was down. Overall, the filings this year have been lower when compared to the number of filings in 2018 and 2019. Not surprisingly, harassment and discrimination cases showed the biggest decrease, by almost […]
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Resolving Retaliation Claims: Wrongful Termination
Employees being able to discuss possible discriminatory events in the workplace is essential in order to attain a positive, efficient workplace environment. Compliance officers and HR specialists are put in place to help mitigate potential issues that employees may experience. However, that was not how things worked in the case of Badgerow v. REJ Properties, where […]
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Gives Gig Drivers A Win
Recently, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that a rideshare driver was legally entitled to unemployment benefits, after ruling that Uber “controlled and directed the performance of the driver’s services as a driver-for-hire” and that the driver was not engaged in an independently established business. This case marks one of the few instances in which a higher court […]
As you are probably aware, due to the overwhelming political coverage, mailers, commercials, etc., election day is quickly approaching. However, even though early voting has already started in the Lone Star State, employees may still need ask for time off to vote. Employers that simply say “no” to their employees might be violating Texas law. […]
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Non-binary Man Sues Employer for Pregnancy Discrimination
In what is perhaps a first of its kind situation, an Amazon warehouse worker, identifying as male, filed an employment suit against the giant company after allegedly suffering discrimination when he announced to his boss that he is pregnant. The plaintiff, whose suit was removed to the U.S. District Court for the District of New […]