Joining a handful of other cities,* the New York City Council passed a bill that prohibits employment discrimination based on a person’s height or weight. Is size discrimination the next frontier in the workplace? Signs point to yes. … Read More
For the first time in seven years, the Department of Labor (DOL) has updated its Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster. Private employers with 50 or more employees for 20 weeks a year and all public agencies must display … Read More
We have suggested in the past that employers consider hiring kids to fill open positions. We also noted how important it is to follow the labor laws that are specific to minors, both state and federal. Apparently, Dunkin (formerly known … Read More
The US Supreme Court has a blockbuster case before them that could change the standard for employers to accommodate requests based on religion. On Tuesday, arguments in Groff v DeJoy were heard. Oral argument is not a definitive indicator on … Read More
Many employers have positions that fail the duties test under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Failing this test–which results in misclassifying employees–can be very expensive. With Congress reintroducing a law expanding overtime and the Department of Labor set to … Read More