Workplace Law Blog

Do you get emails with this title often? I do and think: where were you in February of 2020, bro? The reality is work is changing all the time and has been for decades. As society changes, so too does … Read More

Our last blog was about vaccine exemption requests, including fake religious and medical documents you can buy online. Today,  we take a look at fake vaccine cards and how to spot them. Are we having fun yet? With more vaccine … Read More

  THE PROBLEM:  As mandatory COVID-19  vaccinations become more common in the workplace, employers are receiving more requests to opt out of the vaccine for religious or disability reasons. How many of these requests are legitimate, particularly when measured against … Read More

When the carrot stops working, the big stick comes out. Forget the donuts and gift cards–Delta is going to make unvaccinated workers pay for that status. Starting September 30, 2021, unvaccinated employees will not receive extended pay protection if they … Read More

As we all know, Pfizer (Fi-zah per Dr. Fauci) is now FDA approved. Does that matter? It does take the wind out of the sail on one major argument for those opposed to the COVID-19 vaccination. For employers though, courts … Read More

Remember when August was quiet and hot? Now it is just really hot. Being busy is good problem though and we need a lawyer! Foley & Foley, PC, represents employers nationwide in all facets of employment law and litigation. We … Read More

As our savvy readers know, OSHA’s reach has grown far beyond the factory floor, largely because of the pandemic. The Biden administration is adding money for more investigators, which will also help OSHA’s reach. OSHA has emerged as the leading … Read More

Wow, there is so much to unpack here! But let’s break it down into how the NY Governor’s office could impact your workplace: micro-aggressions. Yes, you do not need a touchy-feely, creepy, bullying boss to develop a hostile, sexually-charged workplace. … Read More

While marking the 31st anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act last week, President Biden stated that long haul COVID symptoms could fall under the protections of the Act. At the same time, the Department of Health and Human Services … Read More

Deja Vu: The Delta variant and the low vaccine numbers in many areas are bringing back masking, testing and mandatory vaccinations. Your new link to check daily (even before the Olympic updates) will indicate whether your workplace is in a … Read More

In a memo entitled: Update on our vision to be Earth’s Best Employer and Earth’s Safest Place to Work, Amazon has excluded marijuana from its comprehensive drug screening program for any positions not regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Instead, … Read More