Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers need to know what a job entails in terms of requirements. While a job description certainly helps, the description may need to include specific physical, training, experience, and other factors as well. Knowing what a job needs helps...
A federal judge in New York City issued a ruling in a lawsuit between the State of New York and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). One issue in the case is whether the DOL exceeded its...
When developing a plan for workplace safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, communicating it to your employees accomplishes three tasks: Gives everyone the information you think is important.Solicits input from your employees on the plan (be sure to ask).Opens the door to questions about accommodations for employees...
As employers start bringing employees back onto the payroll, there are a few legal obligations to ensure employee safety, starting with OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration). OSHA requires employers made an effort to keep all employees reasonably safe from known hazards and hey,...
In this latest video, #MattTheLawyer explains new guidance from the CDC for non-healthcare workers and employers about Viral (Anti-Body) Testing for COVID-19. Interested in reading the CDC guidance? You can find it here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkyusrolezQ If you have questions, please contact us or other qualified counsel. If you want to...
For those of you who may know me personally, this post is a combination of my political beliefs and employment law. One of the questions that seems to be popping up a great deal when talking about employment law is issues of employee behavior outside...
A common question that we see in times of uncertainty is whether this is a good time to start a business? The answer, like lots of lawyer answers, is that it depends. Here are a few thoughts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVb-xzh3PJI If you have questions, please contact us or other...
OSHA, my favorites today, have decided that I needed to be humbled and modify some advice I gave a few weeks ago. Employers are NOT required to provide cloth face masks since cloth face masks are not considered personal protective equipment (PPE) under the OSHA...
Is an employer obligated to pay an employee who is taking company provided paid time off, Paid Federal Sick Leave, or EFMLA, who attends protests or other political activities? As with all legal questions, the answer is--it depends on the circumstances. #MattTheLawyer walks you through common...