Employees contesting the vaccine mandate based on religion and disability
A religious and disability discrimination lawsuit against United Airlines has currently fallen under the jurisdiction of a Texas federal court. Six employees brought a class action lawsuit against United Airlines, which they filed on September 22. They alleged that...Why would you file a car accident report?
There are two types of New York car accident reports. It is important to know that both exist and to understand the difference. One type of report is what the police officer files, called an MV-104 report. The other type of report is what drivers involved in the...EEOC FILED A PANDEMIC DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT
DISABLED WORKER DISCRIMINATION FOR NOT ACCOMMODATING REMOTE WORK The Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently filed a pandemic disability discrimination lawsuit. They did so when a company failed to provide reasonable accommodations. Under the ADA, companies must...Safety When Walking to School
How to Keep Your Child Safe on the Way to School School safety walking to school is something every parent should address with their children. While many children take a school bus, others are within walking distance and walk every day. Guidelines for safety when...NEW YORK CITY’S BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIER INFORMATION LAW
PROTECTING CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES AGAINST PRIVACY RIGHTS VIOLATIONS In July 2021, New York City passed a law regarding biometric identifier information. The law applies to consumers and employees, providing them with legal protection. They would now potentially have...How Traffic Camera Footage Could Help Your Car Accident Case
Can you get access to traffic camera footage? Traffic camera footage often provides valuable proof for establishing negligence in a car accident case. Capturing videos of cars driving on roads can provide information about traffic violations. They record all the...Vaccination requirement for employees
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is developing requirements for employers and vaccinations as part of a new Temporary Standard. This news became mainstream information on September 9, 2021 with the announcement of the White House...Employer Required COVID-19 Testing – Paid Time or Not?
If your employer requires that you get COVID-19 testing, you may be entitled to pay for the time you spend getting the test. Some New Mexico employers are requiring their employees to either get the COVID-19 vaccine or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. This is also...How Does Anti-Retaliation for COVID-19 Apply to Health Workers During the Pandemic?
Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) Has Anti-Retaliation Measures Anti-Retaliation for COVID-19 is something employers should be aware of. The Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for OSHA regarding COVID-19 went into effect near the end of June 2021. The ETS only...
