New CROWN Laws: Natural Hair and Protective Hairstyles in the Workplace

Posted on: January 8, 2020 By: and

With the start of the new year, California’s new law prohibiting hair discrimination has taken effect. Although California was the first state to prohibit discrimination on the basis of hair, similar legislation is appearing across the United States. New York and New … Continue reading →

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No Crystal Ball for the ADA: Future Disabilities Not Protected Under Act

Posted on: November 8, 2019 By: and

On October 29, 2019, a panel of Seventh Circuit Appellate Court Judges held that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not cover alleged discrimination based on future impairments. Shell v. Burlington N. Santa Fe Ry. Co., No. 19-1030, 2019 WL … Continue reading →

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Proposed New FMLA Forms Under Review

Posted on: August 24, 2019 By:

The U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) is revising its optional-use notice forms under the Family Medical Leave Act (the “FMLA”).  The DOL has reported that the changes are being made to increase compliance with the FMLA, make the forms … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get Out of the Weeds: Understanding Arizona’s Medical Marijuana Laws

Posted on: February 27, 2019 By: , and

Can an employer terminate the employment of a medical marijuana cardholder who tests positive after a work-related injury? A recent decision tackles this question and represents a first look at the legal issues under Arizona’s medical marijuana law. Employers and their … Continue reading →

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