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Gregg Orr Auto to Pay $325,000 to Resolve Disability and Age Discrimination Lawsuit

Federal Agency Charged Car Dealership Company Fired Longtime Employee To Avoid Healthcare Costs - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Gregg Orr Auto Collection, Inc., a group of car dealerships, has agreed to pay $325,000 and provide other...more

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Waterway Gas and Wash Company Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Case

Car Wash Discriminated Against Employee With Epilepsy By Firing Him After a Seizure, Federal Agency Charged - DENVER – Waterway Gas and Wash Company, a national provider of car wash services, will pay $70,000 and provide...more

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Saint Clare’s Health to Pay $77,550 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Hospital Withdrew Job Offer Over Pregnancy-Related Impairment, Federal Agency Charged - NEWARK, N.J. – Saint Clare’s Health, a division of Prime Healthcare Services that operates two hospitals in Morris County, New Jersey,...more

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Viewpoint and CampusPoint Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination

Software Developer and Staffing Company Unlawfully Reject Deaf Job Applicant, Federal Agency Charges - PORTLAND, Ore. — Construction software developer Viewpoint, Inc. and its recruiter, CampusPoint Corporation, violated...more

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Crothall Healthcare to Pay $37,500 to Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Linen Services Provider Refused to Hire Individual Because of His Disabilities, Federal Agency Charged - ATLANTA – Crothall Healthcare, Inc., a medical laundry and linen service, will pay $37,500 and provide other relief...more

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Agri-AFC, LLC to Pay $40,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Company Fired Employee After Learning of His Pre-Existing Back Condition, Federal Agency Charged - JACKSON, Miss. – Agri-AFC, LLC, an agricultural retailer which operates 21 retail locations throughout Alabama, Florida,...more

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Treehouse Foods to Pay $50,000 and Provide Benefits to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

Nineteen-Year Employee With Disabilities Denied Intermittent Leave as Reasonable Accommodation and Then Fired, Federal Agency Charged - ATLANTA – Treehouse Foods, Inc. / Treehouse Foods Private Brands, Inc., a food...more

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Pirtek USA to Pay $85,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

Company Fired Employee It Regarded as Disabled, Federal Agency Charges - ORLANDO, Fla. – Pirtek USA LLC, a fluid power system company based in Rockledge, Fla., has agreed to pay $85,000 and furnish other relief to settle...more

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Can an Employer Require its Employees to Get the Covid-19 Vaccine?

Yes, but there is a right and wrong way to go about it. And of course, there are exceptions. But more importantly, while an employer can institute such a requirement, the better question to ask might be—should they?...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Can Employers Require Employees to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?

Today, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance addressing a question that is top of mind for employers: can they require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccination? This is a nuanced and multifaceted...more

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EEOC Addresses COVID Vaccine Guidance and Potential Discrimination Issues

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On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its Guidance on COVID-19 (COVID) in the form of additional FAQs. The EEOC has now answered the questions on many employer’s minds - whether...more

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New Laws for California Employers in 2020

The California Legislature and Governor Newsom have passed a sizable list of new laws governing the workplace in 2020. Employers are, once again, advised to evaluate their workplace rules and practices to insure they keep...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Oregon Employment Law Update: Summary & To Do List

Oregon passed several employment bills this year that will affect Oregon employers. The following article provides an update on the new laws and a list of tasks for Oregon employers to make sure that they are in compliance....more

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California Countdown 2018: Which Labor and Employment Bills Will the Governor Sign?

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September 1, 2018 marked the last day for the California legislature to pass bills and forward them to Governor Jerry Brown (D) for his consideration. Governor Brown has until September 30 to sign, veto, or otherwise decline...more

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Siskind Group to Pay $50,000 To Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Suit

New York City-Based Apparel Company Fired Employee Rather Than Allow Her to Return to Work After Childbirth, Federal Agency Charged - NEW YORK - Manhattan-based apparel company R. Siskind & Company, Inc., doing business as...more

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March Preparedness: Inadequate Employee Training May Cause Even the Best Employers to Suffer an Upset

Employers implement employee training programs for a variety of reasons, such as furthering professional development and improving poor performance, ensuring compliance with information security protocols and competence using...more

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New York State Adds Protected Classifications and Remedies for Workplace Discrimination

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The new laws are designed to protect equality for female employees in New York State; Governor also proposes regulations that would extend protections to transgender employees. On October 21, New York Governor Andrew...more

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