Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Sixth Circuit reverses summary judgment in ADA case  

A recent decision from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reminds employers of the need to communicate directly with...

APPEARANCE DISCRIMINATION: IS IT ILLEGAL?

One’s appearance is not an indication of one’s character or work ethic.  And we have all heard the adage, “Don’t...

The times they are changing – Wage and Hour under the Biden administration

Not surprisingly, President Joe Biden’s administration has acted quickly to counteract many of the regulations and interpretive guidance issued by the previous...

LEGAL: Harassment remains in the headlines

By Jeff Jones Special to the UCBJ Harassment remains in the headlines. In just a two day period in June, the EEOC brought eight separate harassment-based...

Does your dog bite? – service animals in the workplace

In “The Pink Panther Strikes Again,” Inspector Clouseau famously asks a hotel clerk standing near a dog, “Does your...

When work heats up, OSHA may pay a visit

While mandatory COVID vaccinations has been at the forefront of attention lately, OSHA has not ignored other employee safety...