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...How Dangerous Is Distracted Driving?
What Distracted Driving Has to Do with Car Accidents How Dangerous Is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving can be as dangerous if not more so than drunk driving. However, analysis of it as a factor in car accidents is a more recent development. This is true...Rights for New York City Fast Food Workers Changes
NYC FAST FOOD WORKERS GAIN SIGNIFICANT RIGHTS Rights for New York City fast food workers have significantly changed. On July 4th new laws went into effect. AT WILL EMPLOYMENT ENDS FOR FAST FOOD WORKERS IN NYC Prior to the new laws, NYC fast food employers could fire...
