Workplace Accommodations

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Drafting Your Affirmative Action Plan
December 9, 2024
Creating an effective Affirmative Action Plan (“AAP”) is crucial for fostering diversity and inclusion within an organization.
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The Legal Challenges of Hiring Employees Abroad and Allowing Remote Work for American Workers Living Abroad
March 29, 2022
As employers in all sectors are facing drastic labor shortages, some are thinking outside the box by launching recruitment campaigns outside the U.S.
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California Supreme Court Prohibits Rounding Of Meal-Period Swipes
March 2, 2021
In a long-awaited decision, the California Supreme Court held last week that employers cannot engage in the practice of rounding employees’ time punches in the meal-period context.
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OSHA Issues Clarification on Workplace Safety Incentive Programs and Post-Incident Drug Testing
October 22, 2018
For the past couple of years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has enforced a rule that prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for reporting work-related injuries or illnesses.
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Employer Liability for Third Party Physical Attacks on Employees
May 10, 2018
In Wieland v. Owner-Operator Services, Inc., 540 S.W.3d 845, 847 (Mo. 2018), reh’g denied (Apr. 3, 2018), the Missouri Supreme Court heard a case worthy of its own movie of the week.
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“Dog Talk”: My What Big Teeth Your Service Dog Has!
June 15, 2017
The Bullard Edge is debuting Dog Talk, a new recurring feature in which we address questions related to service animals.  In this issue we cover (1) pets versus service dogs and (2) pit bulls as service dogs.
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Are You Ready for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?
May 16, 2017
Last week, the Massachusetts House voted 149-0 in favor of H.3680, An Act establishing the Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
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