Interview questions result in EEOC lawsuit against restaurant chain
The general manager of a large restaurant chain in Pittsburgh asked a visibly disabled candidate, who utilized a cane, what was “wrong” with him and…
What’s wrong with music in the workplace?
Music is pervasive in workplaces - whether that is music played by individual employees or broadcast over the employer’s speakers - but not all music is…
Is height or weight legally protected?
It depends. Recently, New York City became the seventh city to add worker height and weight to the list of legally protected classes, in addition to more…
What does hairstyle have to do with discrimination?
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) – the state agency charged with enforcing anti-discrimination laws - recently updated its regulations.…
Are Government employees independent contractors
Is there a new government initiative to focus on whether independent contractors are, in fact, misclassified employees?
Yes. The current administration…
Is there an update to the Federal workplace posters?
Is there an update to the Federal workplace posters?
Yes, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its poster in October 2022 and…
My employee is pregnant and requested a seat at her workstation
My employee is pregnant and requested a seat at her workstation – do I need to do this?
If this is medically necessary, the employer must make this…
Sommerville, Massachusetts
Sommerville, Massachusetts may be leading the way to developing a new protected class
Most employers are familiar with various legally protected…
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Why did the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issue guidance about artificial intelligence (AI)?
The EEOC recognizes that many large…