News & Analysis as of October 13, 2024

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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings. less -

The Employer’s Playbook for Managing Remote and Hybrid Workforces

Fisher Phillips on 8/16/2024

The rise of remote work has forced employers to tackle one challenge after another – and now the biggest challenge is effectively managing remote and hybrid workforces for the long term. When the pandemic hit, many employers...more

The “Joint Employer” Pendulum Swings Again. Or Does It?

Gould + Ratner LLP on 11/22/2023

For the third time in eight years, employers again face uncertainty as to whether they may be considered a “joint employer” with another business. This question is not academic and can have real world consequences. What...more

NLRB issues "joint employer" regulations

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 10/31/2023

They are not employer-friendly. On October 26, the National Labor Relations Board, by a 3 to 1 vote, issued regulations with a new standard for determining “joint employer” status under the National Labor Relations Act....more

The National Labor Relations Board Issues Expansive Joint Employer Rule

Roetzel & Andress on 10/30/2023

Do you use a staffing agency to provide workers for your day-to-day operations? Are you a franchisor that licenses your trademark and business model to franchisees? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions,...more

COVID-19 Discrimination – Should Employers Test Their Global Workforce?

Fisher Phillips on 5/11/2020

As an increasing number of countries are moving toward reopening their economies, many global employers must decide whether to require their employees to undergo COVID-19 tests before they can return to work. Before...more

Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act at Issue in Recently Filed Complaint

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/7/2020

In 2016, Pennsylvania enacted its “Medical Marijuana Act” (MMA), which permits individuals suffering from certain conditions to use marijuana for medicinal use. Several provisions in the MMA impact employers. For instance,...more

Medical Marijuana Can be a Tricky Issue for Arizona Employers

Jaburg Wilk on 9/28/2019

In 2010, Arizona voters approved a medical marijuana law that applies to most employers. Generally, the law states that it is unlawful for an Arizona employer to refuse to hire (or terminate) an employee simply because they...more

Medical marijuana and safety-sensitive positions - Gavel to Gavel

McAfee & Taft on 7/25/2019

In March, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law the Unity Bill. It goes into effect in August and will permit employers to discipline employees in safety-sensitive positions, or refuse to hire applicants for such positions, if...more

Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act addresses workplace safety concerns for employers

McAfee & Taft on 3/15/2019

Oklahoma took its second major step into the field of medical marijuana yesterday, as Governor Stitt signed into law the so-called “Unity Bill” — a comprehensive measure designed to add regulatory clarity in the industry made...more

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