The Supreme Court has broadened religious accommodations in a closely watched case, clarifying the Title VII undue hardship standard for employers. A Sunday Sabbath observer, Gerald Groff’s religious beliefs dictate that Sunday is meant for worship and rest. Groff, who worked for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), informed his employer that he was unable to […]
On 11 August 2023, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)1 to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA),2 a new law that protects the rights of pregnant and postpartum workers and applicants.3 With the NPRM, the EEOC is providing a framework for how it will interpret the PWFA, including its […]
Illinois and Hawaii will join several states — including New York, California, Washington and Colorado — in requiring increased pay transparency in job postings. These changes will further affect how employers recruit and post open positions. New Illinois Law On Aug. 11, 2023, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law House Bill 3129 / Public Act […]
On August 1, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised version of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, which may be used now but must be used for all new hires and rehires starting November 1, 2023. The new form is a major change from the last iteration in that it […]
In March 2022, Governor DeWine signed Senate Bill (S.B.) 215, known as Ohio’s “Permitless-Carry” Law. Effective June 13, 2022, Ohioans who are classified as “qualified adults” may carry or conceal a firearm without a permit and without completing the eight-hour training course that was previously required. However, the firearm must not be a dangerous ordnance […]
The army of internet thieves doesn’t spare retirement plans. Several lawsuits have been filed against plan sponsors and their recordkeepers, including Estee Lauder, Abbott Laboratories, and recordkeeper Alight, as a result of theft of plan accounts. Those cases have not resulted in final decisions clearly defining the responsibilities of fiduciaries and service providers, but a […]