With COVID-19 vaccines reaching more Californians, it’s natural for employers that have been operating remotely to think about bringing workers back to the physical workspace. But sorting out the details of how and when to reopen the worksite will take […]
Welcoming a new addition to a family is one of the most important times in a person’s life. As a California employer, are you prepared to manage the various leaves and benefits available to new and expecting parents? This includes […]
The COVID-19 crisis has disproportionately affected many women worldwide as they struggle to meet the needs of their families and employers—and the pandemic has highlighted the importance of promoting gender equity in workplaces across the globe.
For the first time, Texas law has been interpreted to provide workplace protection for LGBTQ+ workers. The state appeals court decision follows on the heels of the June 2020 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that federal law prohibits employment discrimination based […]
A jury will hear retaliation claims brought by an employee who alleged she was fired after telling her employer of her need for future leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Philadelphia’s new 2021 Public Health Emergency Leave law amends and expands the city’s previous COVID-19 paid-leave ordinance that expired on Dec. 31, 2020.
Employers must provide their New York employees with up to four hours of paid time off per injection to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Recently, the New York State Department of Labor published answers to some questions that many employers have […]
On March 24, 2021, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) launched a web-based app that is designed to assist Californians with determining eligibility for either Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) or baby bonding leave through the California Family Rights […]
Having worked remotely for more than a year, many workers aren’t eager to return to their offices full time. Those who do come back are likely to find that office designs and routines have changed.