A cocktail server in Maryland will get her day in court to challenge a dress code that required her to wear high heels. She suffers from plantar faciitis (ugh, same) and brought a claim under the Americans with Disability Act … Read More
You may have to provide a reasonable accommodation for a qualified employee even when you think it is not needed. Say what? Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a qualified individual is a person who can perform essential job … Read More
Sigh. Performance reviews are so misunderstood. We frequently hear from employers desperate to terminate an employee but they have excellent reviews. Why? Most employee reviews are like olives: they start with large. Why not give a good review to make … Read More
Remember when we mentioned that many states would be working overtime to counter the federal laws swings? Can you say in a New York Minute? In a first, the NY State Senate has passed the “No Severance Ultimatums Act” which … Read More
Judge Largely Halts Implementation of Anti-DEI Orders Another Friday, another bombshell ruling! A federal judge in MD granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from ending government support for programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. In response to … Read More