Temperature screening and the ADA: What you need to know
ADA experts discuss the key things to consider before checking your employees’ temperature.
EEOC
Facebook accused by Black manager of systemic discrimination
A complaint was filed with the EEOC for allegedly discriminating against existing employees and job applicants.
U-Haul antismoking hiring policy starts fiery debate
Recruiters and benefit providers aren’t confident the policy will help drive down smoking-related healthcare costs and improve the job candidate pool.
Avoiding discrimination in employee background checks
A recent court ruling highlights why employers should consider hiring candidates with criminal backgrounds.
Police officers file workplace discrimination lawsuits over breast milk
Five police officers filed complaints alleging their employer violated their right to pump breast milk on the job. The suit highlights why companies need to be up to date on employment laws.
Benefits Think Employees now have more power in discrimination lawsuits
A federal appeals court overturned decades of precedent to revive workplace claims and employers need to know how this impacts them.
Susan Schaecher
Fisher Phillips
Benefits Think After AARP: What’s next for wellness?
After the advocacy group that represents older Americans challenged the EEOC’s wellness regulations, employers must take a hard look at how they want to proceed with their programs.
Marian E. Dodson
Foley & Lardner
Benefits Think Surprising Court decision may disallow most wellness incentives
A federal court ruled in AARP v. EEOC that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission must rewrite its definition of voluntary when it comes to well-being programs. Here’s what employers need to know.
Al Lewis
Quizzify
Benefits Think Surprising Court decision may disallow most wellness incentives
A federal court ruled in AARP v. EEOC that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission must rewrite its definition of voluntary when it comes to well-being programs. Here’s what employers need to know.
Al Lewis
Quizzify
Benefits Think Wellness plans face scrutiny by DOL
A recent case involving Macy’s program could have employers facing legal action from federal regulators.
Susan Nash
Winston & Strawn LLP
Benefits Think Wellness plans face scrutiny by DOL
A recent case involving Macy’s program could have employers facing legal action from federal regulators.
Susan Nash
Winston & Strawn LLP
Benefits Think Predictions and practical tips from EEOC leadership
In light of the relatively new presidential administration, employers are wondering whether and how the EEOC and its processes will change, and attorney John Lord offers his thoughts.
John S. Lord, Jr.
Foley & Lardner
Benefits Think USPS sets example of well-executed employment-related internal investigations
The USPS has become a go-to source for federal agencies seeking timely and well-executed internal investigations.
Erin C. Horton
Foley & Lardner LLP
New legislation proposes easing wellness program regulations
Rules put in place by the EEOC, HIPAA, GINA and ADA on funding and incentivizing have proved to be labyrinthine for wellness consultants and employers.
Benefits Think USPS sets example of well-executed employment-related internal investigations
The USPS has become a go-to source for federal agencies seeking timely and well-executed internal investigations.
Erin C. Horton
Foley & Lardner LLP
Benefits Think How will the EEOC change under the Trump administration?
To answer that question, it’s important to understand the ways in which the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission can wield its power.
Connor A. Sabatino
Foley & Lardner
EEOC to maintain key priorities under new White House
Agency commissioner outlines strategic enforcement plans, which include prioritizing cases in emerging areas of law like protection for LGBT individuals against sex-based discrimination.
EEOC to maintain key priorities under new White House
Agency commissioner outlines strategic enforcement plans, which include prioritizing cases in emerging areas of law like protection for LGBT individuals against sex-based discrimination.
Benefits Think How will EEOC change under the Trump administration?
What is the Trump administration’s EEOC, with newly appointed Acting Chair Victoria A. Lipnic, going to do?
Connor A. Sabatino
Foley & Lardner
Benefits Think EEOC issues new harassment guidance
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently issued proposed guidance crystallizing the agency’s expectation that employers be proactive in eliminating workplace harassment.
James M. Nicholas
Foley & Lardner