In Noffsinger v. SSC Niantic Operating Company LLC, a Connecticut federal district court stated that federal law concerning unlawful marijuana use does not necessarily preempt state-level protections for marijuana users.…
9.10.2017
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Connecticut: Federal Law Does Not Preempt Medical Marijuana Protections for Employees under State Law
It has become increasingly important for employers to offer some form of an employee benefits package in order to attract and retain a strong workforce. Additionally, employers may want to…
9.05.2017
I can remember running down the halls of the office each year on ‘Bring Your Child to Work Day’, drawing pictures for the employees to post on the walls of…
8.10.2017
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Second Circuit: Court of Appeals Further Defines Who is Subject to the “Ministerial Exception”
In Fratello v. Archdiocese of New York, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals provided important guidance on determining whether or not an employee may be classified under the “ministerial exception.”…
8.03.2017
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San Francisco, CA: New Ordinance Regarding Breastfeeding; Salary History Inquiries Prohibited
San Francisco employers should be aware of two new ordinances that impact workplace practices. The Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance and the Parity in Pay Ordinance impose new obligations on…
8.03.2017
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Massachusetts: Employers Must Follow Disability Accommodation Rules for Employees Using Medical Marijuana
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently ruled that an employee may pursue a disability discrimination claim under state law against an employer for failure to accommodate the employee’s use of…
8.03.2017
Last November, Florida voters approved an initiative to legalize the use of medical marijuana. On June 23, 2017, Governor Rick Scott signed SB 8-A into law.
8.03.2017
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Nevada: Employers May Use Fluctuating Workweek to Compensate Certain Employees
The Nevada Labor Commission recently issued an Advisory Opinion regarding the fluctuating workweek (“FWW”) method of pay. The Opinion states that employers can use FWW to pay overtime hours worked…
7.11.2017
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Sixth Circuit: Arbitration Provisions Prohibiting Concerted Protected Activity are Unenforceable
In National Labor Relations Board v. Alternative Entertainment, Inc., the Sixth Circuit court joined the Seventh and Ninth circuits in holding that mandatory arbitration provisions that contain class action waivers…
7.11.2017
Previously, the Nevada Supreme Court declared that overly broad non-compete agreements will be wholly unenforceable, meaning agreements containing overly restrictive provisions beyond what is needed to protect an employer’s interest…
7.11.2017
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Rhode Island: Employers Cannot Refuse to Hire Employees Because of Medical Marijuana Use
The Rhode Island Superior Court recently stated that employers cannot refuse to hire a prospective employee on the basis that the employee might fail a pre-employment drug screen due to…
7.11.2017