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EEOC Publishes Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination

As COVID-19 vaccination finally becomes a reality, employers are starting to consider workplace policies and programs for their employees… As COVID-19 vaccination finally becomes a reality, employers are starting to consider workplace policies and programs for their employees. While the vaccine represents a light at the end of the tunnel, it may also lead to […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

December 24, 2020

How Employers Must Address Workers’ Opioid Use and Treatment

The EEOC recently released new guidance regarding opioid addiction and employment… Although COVID-19 remains a top compliance concern for New York and New Jersey employers, it’s important to remember that regulators continue to address a wide range of other issues. On August 5, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released new guidance regarding opioid addiction and […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

September 29, 2020

EEOC

Do Employers Have to Grant COVID-19 Remote Work Requests?

While many offices are reopening, not all workers are comfortable returning to work right now... While many offices are reopening, not all workers are comfortable returning to work right now. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued guidance regarding when employers will be required to grant telework accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

September 24, 2020

Does Your Reopening Plan Address Accommodating Employees With Underlying Medical Conditions?

As employees return to workplaces, employers should have a plan in place to address workers with underlying health conditions that put them at greater risk for COVID-19 complications. As employees return to workplaces, employers should have a plan in place to address workers with underlying health conditions that put them at greater risk for coronavirus […]

Author: Sarah E. Tornetta

June 2, 2020

Key Takeaways from the EEOC’s Latest COVID-19 Guidance

The EEOC answered some FAQ’s for employers seeking guidance on how to handle the risk of COVID-19 in the workplace For New York and New Jersey employers looking for guidance on how to handle the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the workplace, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is answering some common questions. The latest […]

Author: Maryam M. Meseha

April 17, 2020

Five Tips for Preventing Age Discrimination in the Workplace

Ageism is a "silent, open secret in too many of our workplaces," according to Victoria Lipnic, acting chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Lipnic’s comments come on the heels of the EEOC’s new report, The State of Age Discrimination and Older Workers in the U.S.

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

August 9, 2018

Client Alert: New Harassment and Discrimination Laws Put Employers at Risk

The EEOC Files Seven Lawsuits Accusing Employers of Ignoring Legal Responsibilities makes it abundantly clear that the New Harassment and Discrimination Laws in NY and NJ are in Full Effect. Employers Must Act Now to Comply with the New Laws. Yesterday, June 14th, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the filing of seven […]

Author: Gary S. Young

June 15, 2018

Five Steps to Help Prevent Retaliation Claims

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently published its charge statistics for Fiscal Year 2017. Retaliation was overwhelmingly the most common claim, highlighting that businesses continue to make missteps when responding to employee complaints.

Author: Sean D. Dias

February 22, 2018

EEOC

Do Your Severance Agreements Pass Muster?

Severance Agreements Attempting to Muzzle Departing Employees Can Backfire Businesses don’t want employees badmouthing them on the way out the door. However, attempts to muzzle former staff members can often backfire. Two federal regulators, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), are increasingly cracking down on the use of […]

Author: Sean D. Dias

March 17, 2017

EEOC Reminds Employers Mental Illness Is Protected Under ADA

The EEOC recently sent a strong reminder that the ADA applies equally to physical and mental illness. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently sent a strong reminder that the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) applies equally to physical and mental conditions. The agency published several documents regarding the rights of individuals with mental health […]

Author: Sean D. Dias

February 14, 2017

Why the EEOC’s Updated Strategic Enforcement Plan Is a “Must Read” for Employers

EEOC’s Strategic Enforcement Plan Is a “Must Read” for Employers The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently published its latest Strategic Enforcement Plan. Given that the agency has traditionally been very diligent in targeting its resources to the stated objectives, New York and New Jersey employers should review the new plan and make any necessary […]

Author: Sean D. Dias

November 21, 2016

Aging Workforce Poses Employment Law Challenges

Is Your Business Facing These Employment Law Challenges? The American workforce is aging rapidly, and many companies are not equipped to manage the legal challenges. Nearly every week, a major U.S. company is named in an age discrimination lawsuit. HP and Tesla are among the latest.The risk of liability will only increase as the Baby […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

October 18, 2016

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