While most employees begin a new job with a positive outlook and high expectations, it’s not unusual for the employment relationship to take a wrong turn. It may be that the employee has been placed on a Performance Improvement Plan or is under an internal investigation. Or, the employee might be experiencing an intolerable working environment that she or he can no longer endure. In any event, whether an employee decides to voluntarily resign … [Read more...]
EEOC Updates Religious Accommodation Compliance Manual
Federal and state laws protect employees from religious discrimination when it comes to hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment. Under Title VII, employers typically are required to accommodate an individual’s sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, and observances unless doing so would impose an “undue hardship” on the employer. One of the primary agencies with jurisdiction over … [Read more...]
Former Employees May Be Eligible for “Free” COBRA Coverage
When employees lose their jobs, one of their biggest worries is how they will afford to pay for their healthcare and that of their family. Ordinarily, most employees who lose their jobs are able to maintain coverage on their existing group health plan through the month of their termination. After that, they may be eligible to enroll in a COBRA plan for an additional 18 months. Enrolling in a COBRA plan generally means that employees maintain … [Read more...]
What Changes Should We Expect in Employment Law Under the Biden Administration?
As we near the end of President Biden’s first 100 days in office, there have already been a number of policy changes that impact employees, including the extension of unemployment benefits under the recent $1.9 trillion stimulus package and the proposed withdrawal of the previous administration’s rule broadening the definition of independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act. In the coming months and years, expect to see more changes … [Read more...]
