“The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry, meaning that same-sex marriages must be recognized nationwide. The ruling will have vast implications for employers, which until now have been operating under a patchwork of different state and federal laws governing the legal and tax treatment of same-sex unions.…
“On May 6, 2015, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law a bill barring employers in New York City from discriminating against employees and applicants based on their consumer credit histories. The exceptions to this new law are much more limited than the exceptions found in similar laws in other states. New York…
“Many employers offer corporate wellness programs to promote healthier lifestyles, prevent disease and reduce healthcare costs. These wellness programs may include, for example, nutrition classes, on-site exercise facilities, weight-loss and smoking-cessation programs, and/or coaching to help employees meet personal fitness goals. On April 16, 2015, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a much-anticipated…
“For the second time in less than six months, the EEOC finds itself on the wrong side of a lawsuit. On November 4, 2013, the State of Texas sued the EEOC in the Northern District of Texas seeking declaratory and injunctive relief against the EEOC for issuing its 2012 arrest and conviction guidance (the “2012…
“The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently responded to a letter sent by a number of state attorneys general urging the agency to reconsider its guidance on the use of criminal background checks in employment. The guidance at issue – Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII of the Civil…
“Carolina Mattress Guild, a Thomasville, N.C.-based mattress manufacturer, subjected black employees to a racially hostile work environment and unlawfully fired the employee who complained about racial comments, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges in a lawsuit filed against the company. Carolina Mattress Guild officials said the allegations are unfounded. According to the EEOC’s complaint,…
“Unpaid interns miss out on wages and employment benefits, but they can also find themselves in “legal limbo†when it comes to civil rights, according to law professor and intern labor rights advocate David Yamada. The O’Connor decision (the leading ruling on the matter, according to Yamada) held that because they don’t get a paycheck, unpaid…
“The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s current enforcement priorities include eliminating hiring barriers, exploring emerging workplace issues, and examining employer compensation practices, EEOC Commissioner Victoria A. Lipnic said at an April 24 conference. Lipnic said EEOC established these priorities and others in its FY 2013-2016 strategic enforcement plan, which commissioners approved 3-1 in December 2012 (30…
-Article written by attorneys at Seyfarth Shaw LLP- The City of Newark, New Jersey recently passed an ordinance that will significantly impact employers’ and other entities’ ability to conduct criminal background checks or even ask about a candidate’s criminal background. The ordinance limits both when and the extent to which employers may ask about or…
The EEOC Criminal History Guidance just passed by a 4-1 vote. Mega Group Online will update you as more information regarding this guidance becomes available.
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