Lisa Burden
135 articles
Feds Enact Workplace Pregnancy Accommodations, Expand Lactation Requirements
Here’s what employers need to know about how to stay compliant with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PFWA) and the PUMP Act.
Nursing Mothers in New York Get Additional Workplace Protections
Find out what employers in New York must do to stay in compliance with lactation accommodation requirements.
New York Employers Must Post Salary Ranges in Job Ads in Late 2023
On Dec. 21, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the “New York Pay Transparency Law.” The purpose of the legislation is to eliminate pay disparities and discrimination through the increased transparency of advertising salary ranges. Do you have the processes in place to comply with this law?
What Is the Interactive Process Under the ADA?
Participation in the interactive process is an important element of complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Here are the proper steps for employers to take.
Amazon Loses Bid to End Worker Lawsuit Over Work-from-Home Expenses
Some employers are adopting reimbursement policies as a worker benefit. Others must do so because of the laws in their jurisdiction. Do you know where your company fits on the spectrum?
Remote Worker Reimbursement
Several states, the District of Columbia, and the city of Seattle have laws requiring organizations to provide their employees with reimbursement for any “necessary work-related expenses.”
Massachusetts Court: Employers Can’t Delay Workers’ Final Pay
The Massachusetts decision holds employers accountable if there is a delay in the payout of an employee’s wages.
What Is a Religious Accommodation Under Title VII?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires that employers reasonably accommodate an applicant’s or an employee’s sincerely held religious belief unless the accommodation would pose an undue hardship.
What Is a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that employers provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities that allow them to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
The Definitive List of City and State Sick Leave Laws
Currently, 22 states and the District of Columbia offer paid sick leave. Is yours one of them?
