The Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) is a federal law that regulates the use of polygraphs, or lie detector tests, in the workplace. Under the EPPA, most employers cannot use polygraphs, including for pre-employment screening. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division enforces the EPPA. The EPPA covers most private employers but not … Read more
There are rising costs associated with employee substance abuse across all organizations. It can lead to serious safety issues, disruption of operations, more leave time, and lower productivity. It can also lead to greater use of healthcare and management resources. Nonetheless, employers cannot take adverse employment action against employees based on drug addiction or alcoholism. … Read more
In the midst of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced in a June 14, 2018 press release that it had recently filed several harassment lawsuits against employers throughout the county. The EEOC stated these lawsuits “should reinforce to employers that harassment – on all bases – is a … Read more