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Navigating the Complexities of Marijuana Legalization: New York Employers, Drug Testing, and Workplace Policies
April 12, 2023
Navigating the Complexities of Marijuana Legalization: New York Employers, Drug Testing, and Workplace Policies

On March 31, 2021, the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act became effective in New York State, legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21 years and older. The law also prohibits employers from drug testing for marijuana, except where mandated by federal

Maximus Expands Job Training Program for Workers Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: Building a Diverse and Talented Workforce
April 11, 2023
Maximus Expands Job Training Program for Workers Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: Building a Diverse and Talented Workforce

On April 5, Maximus, a government contractor, announced its planned nationwide expansion of a pilot job training program for workers who are blind or visually impaired. The initial pilot lasted for six weeks and was completed by trainees in Texas

New Legislation Improves Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Employees
April 11, 2023
New Legislation Improves Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Employees

In December 2021, the U.S. Senate passed two new pieces of legislation that significantly improve protections for pregnant and nursing employees in the workplace. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires employers to provide temporary, reasonable accommodations to workers with

Navigating the Aftermath of McLaren Macomb: The Importance of NLRA-Compliant Severance Agreements for US Employers
April 10, 2023
Navigating the Aftermath of McLaren Macomb: The Importance of NLRA-Compliant Severance Agreements for US Employers

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently made a significant decision in the case of McLaren Macomb, which has implications for both union and non-union employers in the United States. According to this decision, merely offering a severance agreement to

Assembly Bill 647 Aims to Amend Requirements in the Grocery Industry
April 10, 2023
Assembly Bill 647 Aims to Amend Requirements in the Grocery Industry

The California grocery industry is bracing for potential changes in the wake of Assembly Bill (AB) 647. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), presents several amendments for grocery stores and their employees in the event of a

Chandok v. Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund: A Workers’ Compensation Claim and the Challenge of Preexisting Disabilities
April 10, 2023
Chandok v. Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund: A Workers’ Compensation Claim and the Challenge of Preexisting Disabilities

The case of Chandok vs. Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) is an excellent example of the complexities surrounding workers’ compensation claims, particularly with regard to preexisting disabilities. The case involved a cashier/waitress for Shan Restaurant in Santa Clara, California

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Navigating the Complexities of Marijuana Legalization: New York Employers, Drug Testing, and Workplace Policies
April 12, 2023
Navigating the Complexities of Marijuana Legalization: New York Employers, Drug Testing, and Workplace Policies

On March 31, 2021, the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act became effective in New York State, legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21 years and older. The law also prohibits employers from drug testing for marijuana, except where mandated by federal

Maximus Expands Job Training Program for Workers Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: Building a Diverse and Talented Workforce
April 11, 2023
Maximus Expands Job Training Program for Workers Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: Building a Diverse and Talented Workforce

On April 5, Maximus, a government contractor, announced its planned nationwide expansion of a pilot job training program for workers who are blind or visually impaired. The initial pilot lasted for six weeks and was completed by trainees in Texas

New Legislation Improves Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Employees
April 11, 2023
New Legislation Improves Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Employees

In December 2021, the U.S. Senate passed two new pieces of legislation that significantly improve protections for pregnant and nursing employees in the workplace. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires employers to provide temporary, reasonable accommodations to workers with

Navigating the Aftermath of McLaren Macomb: The Importance of NLRA-Compliant Severance Agreements for US Employers
April 10, 2023
Navigating the Aftermath of McLaren Macomb: The Importance of NLRA-Compliant Severance Agreements for US Employers

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently made a significant decision in the case of McLaren Macomb, which has implications for both union and non-union employers in the United States. According to this decision, merely offering a severance agreement to

Assembly Bill 647 Aims to Amend Requirements in the Grocery Industry
April 10, 2023
Assembly Bill 647 Aims to Amend Requirements in the Grocery Industry

The California grocery industry is bracing for potential changes in the wake of Assembly Bill (AB) 647. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), presents several amendments for grocery stores and their employees in the event of a

Chandok v. Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund: A Workers’ Compensation Claim and the Challenge of Preexisting Disabilities
April 10, 2023
Chandok v. Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund: A Workers’ Compensation Claim and the Challenge of Preexisting Disabilities

The case of Chandok vs. Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) is an excellent example of the complexities surrounding workers’ compensation claims, particularly with regard to preexisting disabilities. The case involved a cashier/waitress for Shan Restaurant in Santa Clara, California

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