Most U.S. employers are legally prohibited from discriminating in employment based on individuals’ religious beliefs. Unlike most other employment discrimination protections, this aspect of employment discrimination law further requires employers to accommodate employees’ sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicable Laws Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that prohibits employment … Read more
Every business with employees should consider whether and when to implement an employee handbook. Some companies will put a handbook in place even before they hire their first employee. Others will wait until they have an established workforce. So, what is the right time? Do you need an employee handbook now? Let me be honest … Read more
Most employers know that employees with disabilities may be eligible for “reasonable accommodations”. Fewer know where these obligations come from or exactly what they mean. Job applicants also have rights regarding reasonable accommodations. This includes accommodations to the hiring process as well as the position sought. Applicable Laws The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 … Read more