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Beginning on January 5, 2023, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will require proof of a negative Covid test or documentation of recovery from Covid for all travelers over age 2 who are boarding flights to...

Many employers view arbitration as an inexpensive and efficient alternative to court litigation for the resolution of discrimination claims and other workplace disputes. The year 2002 ushered in significant developments in...

In 2001, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a number of decisions that impact significantly on American workplaces. For example, the Court ruled that arbitration clauses in employment agreements are enforceable under the Federal...

The events of September 11 have profoundly affected many facets of our society, including employment relationships and interactions in the workplace. Employers must now confront a number of legal issues that were always in...

Continuing pressures on the global economy, exacerbated by the tragic events of September 11, have forced many employers to reduce expenses in an effort to enhance their prospects for long-term profitability. In some...

The federal Civil Rights Act of 1991 amended Title VII to provide for a right to trial by jury, and to provide for recovery of punitive and compensatory damages. However, the Civil Rights Act of 1991 also established for a...

The federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (the “FMLA” or the “Act”), requires covered employers to provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for...

JUNE 1998: U.S. SUPREME COURT ANNOUNCES A NEW AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO CLAIMS OF HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT SEXUAL HARASSMENT Many employers are already familiar with the pair of sexual harassment decisions announced by the U.S....

Attorneys for discrimination plaintiffs often perceive a tactical advantage in naming as defendants not only the corporate employer but individual managers or supervisors as well. For example, naming individuals as defendants...