On August 5, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued technical guidance on opioid addiction and employment. Workforce substance abuse is on the rise and can cause many expensive problems for businesses and industries. These problems can range from a loss of productivity, injuries, disruption of operations, and increased health insurance claims. While … Read more
On July 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) released revised Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) optional-use forms. Unlike the last revisions, there are tangible changes this time. Employers may begin using the new FMLA forms now. Streamlined Forms The DOL emphasized that the new forms are more streamlined … Read more
The New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) now imposes a higher burden on employers regarding workplace accommodations. Whereas most discrimination/accommodation laws rely on an “interactive process,” the NYCHRL requires employers to engage in a “cooperative dialogue” and issue a written determination. Learn more about this increased burden on New York City employers. Reasonable Accommodations … Read more