Blog Posts in December, 2013

When does an illness or condition constitute a disability that is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)? In a recent ...

With the coming new year, 13 states will be increasing their minimum wage. Although Congress failed to raise the federal minimum wage, these states have taken action to improve the pay of many minimum ...

A recent race discrimination case looked at who should be held responsible for alleged discriminatory actions at a construction site. In EEOC v. Skanska USA Bldg. , Inc. a group of black workers hired ...

With winter upon us, many workers miss work or arrive late due to bad weather conditions. Do you know your company’s policies if you’re late as the result of bad weather, or if your company closes ...

The owner of grocery chain Gristedes Foods Inc. has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the recent decision finding him personally liable as an “employer” under the Fair Labor Standards Act. ...

A woman who was pregnant may be able to maintain an employment discrimination lawsuit against weight watchers. In EEOC v. The WW Group, a pregnant woman filed a claim against Weight Watchers after ...