We get a lot of questions on what employers can ask employees when it comes to COVID-19, accommodations, vaccines, and workplace protections. In this video, #MattTheLawyer answers some popular ones. For example: Yes, you can ask your employees if they are vaccinated.Yes, you can ask employees...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against a company for denying an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation request from an immunocompromised employee who wanted to work from home for a couple days a week and wanted frequent breaks while in...
To be honest, I think OSHA is sending out some mixed messages when it comes to COVID vaccine programs, masking, employee safety, and similar matters. While they endorse the CDC's guidance regarding fully vaccinated individuals, they still have some less than clear guidance. In this...
We are receiving a lot of questions about what an employer can and cannot do when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace: Can I require my employees to get vaccinated?Can I require my employees to show proof of vaccination?What exceptions can be made...
In this video, #MattTheLawyer explains what happens when an employee makes a public claim that there is racism in their workplace. As an employer, you have a responsibility to acknowledge and address any claims of racism. Don't miss this legal insight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FyCVUvqSJ0 Do you have questions about...
Fostering a company culture that prohibits discrimination is a critical matter for any small business. A welcoming environment requires the active participation of all leadership and employees. So what do you do when a member of your team makes a racist comment? In this video, #MattTheLawyer...
I take a pretty harsh stance (and recommend employers do the same) on the matter of retaliation against employees who report discrimination or harassment. The short answer is that an employer CANNOT allow a culture of hiding to take root. Retaliation is, in my opinion, worse than...
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,...
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...