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| Judge Dismisses Pregnancy Bias Suit Against Bloomberg, Criticizes EEOC | |
| 08/30/2011 | In a strongly worded opinion, a federal judge dismissed a 2007 lawsuit in which the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) accused Bloomberg Inc. of engaging in a pattern or practice of bias against pregnant women. more |
| EEOC Clarifies Stance on Using Medical History in Wellness Programs | |
| 08/26/2011 | In a recent informal guidance letter, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) responded to a request for clarification on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) with regards to wellness programs or disease management programs. more |
| The Unaffordability of the Affordable Care Act | |
| 08/25/2011 | Although it is still being debated, the healthcare reform law is likely going to call for some creative solutions for employers who wish to continue offering healthcare benefits to their employees. more |
| For Employers That Do Not Document Properly, the Jury Awaits | |
| 08/24/2011 | Jennifer Kinney was hired in February 2008 by Century Services Corporation II, d/b/a American Security (ASI) as a security guard. After taking time off to seek treatment for depression, Kinney sued ASI under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The reason: Kinney claimed ASI violated her rights under the FMLA by failing to inform her of her rights under the FMLA. more |
| Healthcare Reform Mandate Unconstitutional, Rules Appeals Court | |
| 08/22/2011 | The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, in Atlanta, ruled 2 to 1 that Congress exceeded its power under the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution by requiring Americans to buy health insurance. more |
| Discrimination Law Applies Individually Within Protected Classes | |
| 08/17/2011 | According to a unanimous decision by the Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago, treating one member of a minority group well does not negate the discrimination of another member of that minority group. more |
| COBRA Program Subsidies to Expire at End of August | |
| 08/16/2011 | The COBRA premium subsidy was passed by congress in February 2009 as part of an economic stimulus bill. The program was expanded and extended several times making it available to employees involuntarily terminated through May 31, 2010. more |
| Appeals Court Rules for Employer in Undocumented Worker Case | |
| 08/12/2011 | California's Third District Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Sierra Chemical Co. after they were sued by Vicente Salas for disability discrimination and workers' compensation retaliation. more |
| Three New Rulings to Guide Your Social-Media Policy | |
| 08/11/2011 | The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) seems to be retreating from its aggressive stance on classifying employee Internet postings as "protected activity" under federal labor law. more |
| Your Employee Has Joined a Competitor: Now What? | |
| 08/10/2011 | The departure of an employee to pursue an opportunity with a direct competitor is not uncommon, but employers can take steps to minimize the risk of harm. more |
| Dishonesty with Medical Condition Denies Employee FMLA Leave | |
| 08/09/2011 | The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was signed into law in 1993 enabling employees from larger companies to take protected unpaid leave from work to deal with a serious medical condition, sick family member or the birth of a child. The one caveat for an employee: he has to be honest about the reason why he is asking for the leave. more |
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