On November 5, 2021, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) regarding COVID-19. The ETS establishes new requirements for covered employers with 100 or more employees. In total, OSHA estimates these rules will affect over 264,000 employers and 84 million employees. The ETS gives employers the option to … Read more
Most employers have a dress code to guide employees’ workplace appearance. Dress codes vary from casual to business formal, usually depending on how often employees interact with clients or customers. Certain workplaces, such as factories or restaurants, have dress codes that emphasize safety and hygiene. Dress codes encourage employees to dress appropriately while representing the employer. However, … Read more
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