May 28, 2013 | Employment Law
This is the final part of the three part series addressing pets in the workplace. The first post discussed the benefits of allowing pets in the workplace. This second post provided insight into the legal liabilities of having pets in the office and other litigation...
May 24, 2013 | Employment Law
This is part two of the three part series addressing pets in the workplace. The first post discussed the benefits of allowing pets in the workplace. This second post will provide insight into the legal liabilities and other litigation that has occurred in this area....
May 23, 2013 | Employment Law
Pet Sitter International’s Take Your Dog to Work Day (“TYDTWDay”) is the first Friday after Father’s Day. It raises questions regarding the legal and practical aspects of allowing pets in the workplace. What policies should be in place prior to opening the doors...
Jan 24, 2013 | Employment Law
Employers choosing to utilize the consumer report or “credit report” as a method of evaluating potential employees face a myriad of legal pitfalls. Both the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provide guidelines employers should...
Jan 3, 2013 | Employment Law
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities. The act was amended by the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008 with final regulations being issued in March 2011. A significant change in...
May 3, 2012 | Employment Law
As a follow up to my most recent post about the media coverage of the emerging trend of employers asking or requiring job applicants and/or current employees to provide their Facebook or other social media passwords, Maryland just passed legislation on Wednesday that...
