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Can Severe Allergies at Work Lead to Legal Battles over Accommodations?
August 13, 2024
Can Severe Allergies at Work Lead to Legal Battles over Accommodations?

The ongoing lawsuit involving an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) economist who claims the agency failed to accommodate his severe allergies to a co-worker’s heavy perfume underscores the complexities of workplace accommodations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its private-sector

Are Discriminatory Hiring Practices Common in Low-Wage Industries?
August 13, 2024
Are Discriminatory Hiring Practices Common in Low-Wage Industries?

The issue of discriminatory hiring practices has long been a topic of debate and concern within various sectors of employment. This is especially pertinent in low-wage industries, where regulatory oversight tends to be lesser, allowing prejudiced recruitment behaviors to sometimes

Ensuring Compliance: The Vital Role of HR in Internal Policy Updates
August 13, 2024
Ensuring Compliance: The Vital Role of HR in Internal Policy Updates

The process of updating internal policies is crucial for every organization. It ensures that the company complies with current laws, ethical standards, and best practices, thus providing a safe and efficient work environment. While policy updates are necessary, the HR

Legal Battle Over Work Injury: Credibility and Evidence in Focus
August 12, 2024
Legal Battle Over Work Injury: Credibility and Evidence in Focus

Robert Nelson, a dedicated employee of Dependable Auto Sales, found his life changing dramatically after a back injury in March 2018. While attempting to lift a garage door, Nelson experienced acute pain, leading him down a complicated path of workers’

How Does the CROWN Act Address Workplace Hair Discrimination?
August 12, 2024
How Does the CROWN Act Address Workplace Hair Discrimination?

In recent years, the fight against workplace discrimination has taken a significant turn with the introduction of the CROWN Act, intended to eliminate biases based on natural hair and protective hairstyles. This landmark legislation has gained momentum across various states,

IHOP Franchisee Settles $40K Case Over Religious Discrimination Claims
August 12, 2024
IHOP Franchisee Settles $40K Case Over Religious Discrimination Claims

In a significant legal development underscoring the importance of religious accommodations in the workplace, Suncakes NC, LLC, and Suncakes, LLC, operating under the IHOP brand, have agreed to a $40,000 settlement to resolve allegations of religious discrimination and retaliation. These

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Can Severe Allergies at Work Lead to Legal Battles over Accommodations?
August 13, 2024
Can Severe Allergies at Work Lead to Legal Battles over Accommodations?

The ongoing lawsuit involving an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) economist who claims the agency failed to accommodate his severe allergies to a co-worker’s heavy perfume underscores the complexities of workplace accommodations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its private-sector

Are Discriminatory Hiring Practices Common in Low-Wage Industries?
August 13, 2024
Are Discriminatory Hiring Practices Common in Low-Wage Industries?

The issue of discriminatory hiring practices has long been a topic of debate and concern within various sectors of employment. This is especially pertinent in low-wage industries, where regulatory oversight tends to be lesser, allowing prejudiced recruitment behaviors to sometimes

Ensuring Compliance: The Vital Role of HR in Internal Policy Updates
August 13, 2024
Ensuring Compliance: The Vital Role of HR in Internal Policy Updates

The process of updating internal policies is crucial for every organization. It ensures that the company complies with current laws, ethical standards, and best practices, thus providing a safe and efficient work environment. While policy updates are necessary, the HR

Legal Battle Over Work Injury: Credibility and Evidence in Focus
August 12, 2024
Legal Battle Over Work Injury: Credibility and Evidence in Focus

Robert Nelson, a dedicated employee of Dependable Auto Sales, found his life changing dramatically after a back injury in March 2018. While attempting to lift a garage door, Nelson experienced acute pain, leading him down a complicated path of workers’

How Does the CROWN Act Address Workplace Hair Discrimination?
August 12, 2024
How Does the CROWN Act Address Workplace Hair Discrimination?

In recent years, the fight against workplace discrimination has taken a significant turn with the introduction of the CROWN Act, intended to eliminate biases based on natural hair and protective hairstyles. This landmark legislation has gained momentum across various states,

IHOP Franchisee Settles $40K Case Over Religious Discrimination Claims
August 12, 2024
IHOP Franchisee Settles $40K Case Over Religious Discrimination Claims

In a significant legal development underscoring the importance of religious accommodations in the workplace, Suncakes NC, LLC, and Suncakes, LLC, operating under the IHOP brand, have agreed to a $40,000 settlement to resolve allegations of religious discrimination and retaliation. These

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