DOL Issues New Rule on Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification
by This week, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its Final Rule on analyzing whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under …
Category: Federal Laws
EEOC Enables Attorneys to File Discrimination Charges Online
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has made it easier for employees and job applicants to use an attorney to file an agency charge alleging …
U.S. Department of Justice Resolves ADA Charge Against Minnesota Employer Regarding Alcoholism Treatment Policies
A Minnesota employer is in the process of resolving a federal disability discrimination claim regarding how it handles employees who are undergoing treatment for alcoholism. …
Asking Applicants About Family Medical History Can Be Costly
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced its settlement with a major retail chain regarding violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and …
What Do You Do If An Employee Fails to Return FMLA Certification?
Federal regulations state that an employee seeking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) due to a serious health condition must provide medical …
Reasonable Accommodations under USERRA, the Forgotten Disability Discrimination Law
Many employers are revamping their reasonable accommodation procedures to ensure compliance with recent changes in federal and state laws regarding accommodations based on pregnancy and …
Recent Eighth Circuit Case May Signal Changes in How Employers Can Lawfully Use Rounding in Employee Timekeeping
On August 11, 2023, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion that allows a class action lawsuit to go forward on the issue …
EEOC Issues Updated Technical Guidance On Accommodating Visual Impairments
Today, on the thirty-third anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) becoming law, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a new guidance document, “Visual …
U. S. Supreme Court Clarifies Interpretation of Undue Hardship Regarding Religious Accommodation Requests
The U.S. Supreme Court has changed what an employer must establish to support a claim that an employee’s request for a religious accommodation is unreasonable …
Calculating Amount of FMLA Leave Used During Weeks With A Holiday
On May 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance on calculating use of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave during a …