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Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA
In May 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published “ Employer-Provided Leave and the Americans with Disabilities Ac t” The EEOC published the guidance as it observed a “troubling trend:”…
New EEOC Chair Says There Will be No “Major Changes” But – the DOJ Seems to be Calling a Truce in the Transgender Battle – What Direction Are We Heading?
Are we getting a mixed message from the new administration on priorities in the civil rights area? In her first public comments since her appointment as the new acting chair of the EEOC, Victoria Lipnic just last week…
What’s in a “Like”?: Tips for Employers and In-House Counsel in Crafting Social Media Policies
Your colleagues are on social media. Ninety-seven percent of online adults aged 16-64 say they have visited or used a social network within the last month.[1] Because social media continues to grow and constantly…
AARP Sues EEOC Over Wellness Program Rules
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the nation’s largest consumer interest group for Americans over 50, is suing the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over its new wellness program rules,…
EEOC Continues its “Fight” Against Mandatory Flu Vaccines
Following up on a post from last week on the issue of mandatory flu vaccine policies, the EEOC seems to be on a march to challenge any employer – particularly hospitals – that denies an employee a requested exemption…