Discussions on Recent Legislation, Noteworthy Cases & Trends in Enforcement
Earlier this year, Montana became the first state to make discrimination based on vaccination status in employment illegal. Specifically, House Bill 702, passed as an amendment to the Montana…
Continue Reading Montana Law Prohibits Discrimination Based on Vaccination Status
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently updated and expanded its guidance regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and federal anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Title…
Continue Reading The EEOC Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidance
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently issued its long-awaited guidance regarding the implications of mandating COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace under certain EEO laws. In general, the guidance confirms…
Continue Reading EEOC Issues Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace
On September 17, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill, called the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), which would require employers to make reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers.
Continue Reading House Passes Bill with Broader Requirements for Accommodating Pregnant Workers
