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Potential ADA Accommodations Abound, But a Few Declared ‘Unreasonable’

By Courtney Bru, Shareholder, McAfee & Taft Sep 23, 2021 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Sep 23, 2021

There’s no exhaustive list of potentially reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Whether an accommodation is reasonable will depend on the unique circumstances of each instance, including the individual’s limitations and essential job functions. Some accommodations, however, have been declared “unreasonable.” 3 Unreasonable ADA Accommodations 1. It isn’t reasonable to eliminate job’s essential functions. An […]

Crossing T’s and Dotting I’s Essential In EEOC Charges

By Michael P. Maslanka, UNT Dallas College of Law Sep 9, 2021 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Sep 9, 2021

Football season is upon us, and so are the clichés associated with it. But clichés all contain kernels of truth, do they not? Here is one: “Football is a game of inches.” So, too, is employment discrimination litigation. For an education on this point and the importance of small details, read on. The ‘T’ Got […]

Carefully Handling Adverse Action Thwarts Employee’s Retaliation Claim

By Jodi R. Bohr, Attorney, Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. Aug 12, 2021 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 12, 2021

Retaliation claims are the most frequently alleged basis for violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the most common finding of wrongdoing, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Often, the underlying discrimination allegations will be dismissed, but a court will determine retaliation occurred.

Thinking of Requiring COVID-19 Shots? What Employers Need to Know

By Tammy Binford, Contributing Editor Aug 3, 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Updated: Aug 3, 2021

The list of employers and government agencies requiring employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is growing, and such requirements are generally legal under federal law. But employers need to be clear about when exceptions must be made and how state laws can add a wrinkle to their vaccination policies.

EEOC Offers Clarifications, Cautions in New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance

By Tammy Binford, Contributing Editor Jun 2, 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Updated: Jun 2, 2021

Updated technical assistance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) clarifies how employers can require or encourage employees to take a COVID-19 vaccine, but attorneys advising employers point out how the document also contains cautions. The EEOC updated its technical assistance on May 28 to address questions about how federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws may be […]

Vaccine PTO Credit

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor May 27, 2021 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: May 27, 2021

As the vaccine rollout continues across the United States, employers are figuring out their employees’ needs. Some employers have opted to offer incentives for employees to get vaccinated, noting that having a vaccinated workforce can help reduce risks of COVID spread and absences as a result. Others have taken a hands-off approach and are allowing […]

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Revised EEOC Conciliation Process a Win for Employers

By Harrison Kosmider, McAfee & Taft Mar 10, 2021 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Mar 10, 2021

Last month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a new rule affecting its own processes for dealing with employers under investigation. The conciliation process, which is statutorily mandated, occurs after the agency has determined reasonable cause exists to believe an employer has violated an employment statute and is the means by which it attempts […]

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EEOC Announces 2021 Schedule for EEO Data Collection

By Kristin Jones Pierre, Faegre Drinker, Renee C. Manson, Faegre Drinker Jan 28, 2021 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jan 28, 2021

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced the upcoming opening of four EEO data collections. The agency collects workplace data from public and private employers meeting certain thresholds annually but had previously delayed collection of the 2019 and 2020 data because of the pandemic.