There are two legally recognized exceptions from mandatory vaccines for employees: disability-related reasons and sincerely held religious beliefs. At the federal level, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 mandates that employers must make reasonable accommodations for an employee’s…
Dress Codes in the Modern Workplace: An Employer’s Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls and Liability
Company dress codes and grooming policies have seen increased litigation and scrutiny by courts and administrative agencies charged with enforcing antidiscrimination laws. Courts historically have interpreted Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to allow employer policies that impose…
An Employer’s Three-Step Guide to Responding to Covid-19 Vaccine Religious Objections
Employers that receive requests for an exemption to their mandatory vaccine policies based on religion should decide whether the objection to Covid-19 vaccination is based on a personal choice or a “sincerely held religious” belief. Employers generally should assume that an employee’s stated…
An Employer’s Guide to Implementing a Covid-19 Testing Program
Many employers are beginning to develop Covid-19 testing programs to comply with the anticipated Emergency Temporary Standard from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, increase vaccination rates, or both. Before getting started, employers should conduct a census of their…
Texas Government Publishes ‘Plain Language’ Guide on Workers’ Compensation Terms
The Texas Department of Insurance’s Division of Workers’ Compensation has published a plain language glossary intended to make workers’ comp insurance easier to understand. The glossary contains short definitions of nearly 150 medical,…
An Employer’s Guide to Workplace Protections for Abortion-Related Decisions
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, employers should understand employees’ rights under federal employment laws to take job-protected leave to travel out of state for abortion-related care. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not require an…
The ADA and Your Website: A Guide to Website Accessibility Claims
Courts have not all agreed on whether a website should be considered a place of public accommodation. While each website accessibility lawsuit comes with its own set of particular facts and circumstances, there are common trends within them. Plaintiffs generally argue they were unable to use a…
Employer Guide to Tax Credits for Hiring Employees With Disabilities
Employers could be eligible for certain tax incentives for making structural adaptations or other accommodations for employees with disabilities. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is available to employers that hire individuals from certain target groups that face barriers to employment and is equal…
A Contractor’s Guide to the Impending Government Shutdown
As a potential federal government shutdown looms, contractors should take steps to prepare now, keeping in mind that they are obligated to continue performance unless they hear otherwise from the government. First, they should contact their contracting agencies for guidance on the status of their…
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