In Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. (“Hobby Lobby”), the Supreme Court showed employers that religious beliefs can affect the governance of...
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Americans with Disabilities Act – Telecommuting as a Reasonable Accommodation
The “workplace” is not limited to the physical worksite provided by an employer. Its reach is expanding, and judges have begun to argue that...
Family Medical Leave Act to Recognize Legally Married Same-Sex Couples
The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently announced a proposed rule that will extend Family and Medical Leave Act...
Interns Protected by New York City Human Rights Law
Recently, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law, extending its protections to include unpaid...
New York City Pregnancy Discrimination Notice Requirement
New York City Pregnancy Discrimination: Notice Requirement Reminder with Model Notices January 2014 Effective January 30, 2014, employers are...
Discrimination Charges Defeated
We recently won, on the behalf of a client in the real estate industry, the dismissal of two charges: one alleging discrimination on the basis of...
Legal Update: 2014
2013 has been a busy year for legislatures in the employment law realm. The following are important changes for the New Year: 1. Minimum Wage...
New York City Requires Employers to Accommodate Pregnant Employees
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the “NYC Law”) into law which modified the New York City’s Human...
Unemployment Discrimination – The Law
A. Federal Law Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, national origin, sex/pregnancy, race/color, religion, genetic...
The Supreme Court Requires “But-For” Causation for Title VII Retaliation Claims
Retaliation claims are one of the most popular types of claims filed in the field of employment law. In fact, 38% of all charges filed with the EEOC...
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