EEOC Issues Guidance for Employers Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations
On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance regarding COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace and how they may implicate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other federal laws. In short, the ADA and related federal laws generally do not prohibit Continue Reading
US DOL Releases Regulations Clarifying Employer FFCRA Obligations
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued revised rules (the Revised Rules) clarifying its prior rules on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA provides eligible employees with up to 2 weeks of emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) and up to 12 weeks of paid public health Continue Reading
New York City Issues Guidance on Avoiding Age Discrimination During the Pandemic
As New York City employees gradually return to the workplace after working remotely due to the COVID 19 pandemic, employers must navigate how to address the needs of their employee populations, including older workers. These considerations include balancing a desire to protect those who may be more Continue Reading
Planning for Safe Employee Re-Entry
Employers eagerly await guidance from federal, state and local authorities about how to safely re-open their offices. In the meantime, many are wisely using this time to plan ahead for re-entry. Davis & Gilbert attorneys Jessica Golden Cortes, Gary Kibel and Gabrielle White discuss some key Continue Reading
New York State Paid Sick Leave
On March 18, 2020, New York State enacted a mandatory sick leave law, which benefits employees affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Davis & Gilbert partner Gregg Brochin provides clarification on employers’ obligations under this new paid sick leave law. If you have any additional questions on New Continue Reading
Expense Reimbursements for Work-from-Home Arrangements during COVID-19
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has presented a myriad of business, legal and operational issues across all industries. Nowhere is that more visible than employers transitioning — what seems like overnight — their employees to working from home. Among the technology and privacy issues that need Continue Reading
Davis+Gilbert Labor + Employment Breakfast Seminar | How to Navigate Harassment Claims in the “Me Too” Environment
Workplace harassment claims have been on the rise as more employees come forward with allegations of inappropriate and potentially unlawful behavior at various levels of their organizations. Managing a company's response to such claims often requires navigating complex business and legal issues. In Continue Reading
2018 National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo | 50 Legal Tips in 50 Minute, Bonus LAW Roundtable 1 and 9th Annual Cornell University Executive Summit
Gregg A. Gilman, Davis+Gilbert Labor + Employment Co-Chair, will speak at four sessions during the 2018 National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo, taking place in Las Vegas, NV on March 5-7. Session Overviews Mr. Gilman will speak during the session titled "50 Legal Tips in 50 Minutes." Continue Reading
Crystal & Company Webinar | Ask Us Anything … About Employment Law
Gregg Brochin, Davis+Gilbert Labor + Employment partner, will speak during a Crystal & Company webinar titled "Ask Us Anything … About Employment Law" taking place at 2:00 p.m. EST on December 5. Session Overview This webinar will provide insight into the 2017 legislative developments Continue Reading