Federal Laws That May Protect Employees from Coronavirus Hazards
Businesses across the United States have closed their doors to comply with state-wide closures and mandates.Paid Sick Time and Benefits During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Employers and employees in Chicago have questions about their rights and obligations during the coronavirus pandemic.Illinois Employee Files Discrimination Lawsuit
An Illinois employee recently filed a discrimination lawsuit against the city and former officials for discrimination on the basis of race and age.Employment Changes Based on the Workplace Transparency Act
The Illinois Workplace Transparency Act requires employers to reconsider non-disclosure agreements and other clauses that could limit employment discrimination complaints.Tethered Rights: Liability of American Corporations for Their Foreign Subsidiaries' Violations of Title VII
Goldman & Ehrlich is pleased to announce that our associate, Sam Sedaei, recently had an article published in the American Bar Association Journal.Practical Aspects of Discovery in an Administrative Forum
Join top government officials and policymakers, world-class management-side attorneys and union representatives, and leading academics for a focused day of learning about the future of the federal workplace and workforce. Register Now.D.C. Retailer and EEOC Resolve Disability Discrimination Matter
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Walmart refused to provide accommodations, such as closed-captioned training videos and sign language interpreters, to two hearing-impaired applicants. In addition to the money, Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P. agreed to revise its employee manual and submit to court supervision. These are standard provisions in EEOC settlements. "This settlement should encourage all employers to provide reasonable accommodations that allow equal access for deaf and hard-of-hearing employees and applicants to engage fully in the workplace," said Acting Washington Field Office District Director Mindy Weinstein.EEOC Commissioner Speaks in Milwaukee
For the first time since 2016, Equal Employment Opportunity Commissioner Victoria Lipnic addressed the annual Industry Industry Liaison Group meeting, which was held in Wisconsin this year.Mining Company and EEOC Resolve Sexual Harassment/Retaliation Lawsuit
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC, an Alaska-based gold mining company, agreed to pay $690,000 and provide other relief to resolve a discrimination and retaliation action. U.S. Supreme Court Will Rule on LGBT Employment Discrimination
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear three cases this fall concerning LGBT employment discrimination, according to a CBS Chicago report.