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Religious Accommodation Takes Center Stage in the Workplace

October 15, 2025 by foleyfoleypc

While some protections under Title VII have been undermined, religious accommodation has become a focal point. Here is how: The Supreme Court raised the bar for an employer to deny a request from the low “de minimus cost” to the … Read More

Age Discrimination In Hiring Is On the Rise–and Congress Has Noticed

Regardless of our race, color, sex, national origin, or religion—we all age. And bias against older workers is rampant. According to the AARP, approximately 2/3 of workers 50 plus have seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace. At the … Read More

Leaves Are Changing–Not Just Outside!

The workplace landscape is changing as fast as the seasons. So. Many. Leaves. With the absence of a uniform federal response, a variety of leaves are emerging at the state level. How to keep it straight? We’re here to help … Read More

AI in the Workplace: Legal Pitfalls Beyond Discrimination, Privacy, and Data Security

At Foley & Foley, PC, we’re seeing a surge in employment law issues stemming from AI implementation. The best way to harness this: Human supervision and a strong AI policy and process. We have reviewed the commonly discussed risks but here … Read More

MA Pay Transparency Is Almost Here: Are You Ready?

Joining the ranks of several other states, Massachusetts’ pay transparency law will go into effect October 29, 2025. The bill was signed into law July 2024, with 15 months for organizations to prepare. Yeah, that went by quickly. WHO: Public … Read More

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If it quacks like a duck: Physical Agility Tests and the ADA

Every good HR professional knows a medical exam must be job-related and consistent with business necessity. To reject or terminate a person for a medical condition, it must be shown that the employee could not perform essential job functions. But … Read More

A Brave New World: AI and Your Workplace

Will AI help us or destroy us? So much drama! Generative AI will be the end of the world. AI is is a mass-delusion and making people feel “like they’re losing it.” As usual, the truth is somewhere in between. … Read More

A Few Questions To Ask Before A RIF

Layoffs in 2025 have moved beyond the federal government’s huge reduction in force (RIF). Tech leads the way but other industries are restructuring now— or planning to–in 2026. If your business is thinking of downsizing, a thoughtful approach will go … Read More

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Labor Day Unpacked

Labor Day–the unofficial end of summer. What are we honoring? Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. (According to the DOL website.) The history of Labor … Read More

Let the Sun Shine In: Pay Transparency and Pay Equity Find the Light of Day

In most states, the days when salary information was a dark hole are over. As we all know, information is power. Between federal and state pay equity laws and state pay transparency laws, it is a new world. If you … Read More

Blame it On AI? Not a Good Idea.

AI. Ugh. We will be diving deeper into AI in the coming weeks because, unfortunately, all the hoopla is correct. Artificial Intelligence is a BFD (Big Flipping Deal) and the workplace is no exception. Today is an easy AI pitfall … Read More

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