Tag: Brian R. Garrison

Addressing Employees’ Religious Beliefs and Practices in the Workplace

By Indiana Employment Law Letter Oct 2, 2009 HR Hero Line

Updated: Oct 2, 2009

by Brian R. Garrison Most employers know that federal and state civil rights laws prevent them from discriminating against employees on the basis of their religious beliefs and practices. But when you hear the phrase “reasonable accommodation,” you usually think of your duty under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to accommodate an employee with a […]

Possible Impact of New NLRB on Employers

By Indiana Employment Law Letter Aug 14, 2009 HR Hero Line

Updated: Aug 14, 2009

by Brian R. Garrison By now, most everyone has heard about organized labor’s biggest priority, the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) — an unprecedented attempt by labor unions to organize non-union employers. But while the EFCA has garnered the lion’s share of media attention, a recent less publicized change may have a similar impact on […]