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The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employer discrimination against individuals based on their disability. Nonprofit employers often find themselves uncertain of how to navigate their obligations under the ADA. How should they determine what is reasonable, in terms of accommodation requests? What does discrimination look like under the ADA? A federal court recently provided some …
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has recently updated its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. The guidance covers a wide range of recent hot topics, from harassment in a virtual work environment to protections against pregnancy harassment. The guidance reflects how the EEOC’s interpretation of what constitutes harassment has evolved over time and provides …
Recent federal law expands the rights of nursing employees to take breaks and have a private place to express breast milk during the workday. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a new Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) poster to reflect the recent changes made under the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing …
In the Bostock case, the US Supreme Court affirmed that Title VII’s protection against sex discrimination also includes sexual orientation or gender identity. The Biden administration has issued an Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation, Executive Order No. 13988, which reaffirms the Bostock Supreme Court …
The Supreme Court recently provided clarification on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and nonbinary employee rights in the decision Bostock v. Clayton County. How does that decision affect the workplace practices and policies of your nonprofit? In this webcast, our speaker will with talk about: • What rights are recognized for LGBTQ+ employees after the Supreme …
On Monday, June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court issued an historic decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia acknowledging that the prohibition of discrimination based on sex contained in Title VII includes the prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Under this decision, all employers in Georgia that are subject …
Disability accommodation issues can be challenging in any workplace, including the nonprofit workplace. This article provides general information and guidance for nonprofits on how to identify an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and how to address such a request once it is received. Because requests for accommodation can raise significant legal issues, …
Internal investigations of employee complaints and concerns are critical components of legal compliance and effective employee relations. This presentation will enable participants to: Determine when an investigation is needed and why Maximize interviews as a tool to gather information Analyze information gathered impartially and fairly Determine credibility Draw appropriate conclusions and take action Presenter: Ginger …
One purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is to prohibit employment discrimination against people with disabilities. How does the ADA affect you and your organization? Is your nonprofit covered by the ADA? (The ADA applies to “employer” who are a person engaged in an industry affecting commerce who has 15 or more employees …
From the EEOC and DOL to the ADA, ADEA and EPA, labor & employment law is full of acronyms and, more importantly, puddles of mud into which employers can step. It is crucial for any business, whether for profit or not-for-profit, to understand the requirements and obligations that any employer has. During this presentation, Georgia …
FMLA, ADA, ADEA, USERRA and more. Learn more about the alphabet soup of employment discrimination laws that may apply to your organization, and how to stay out of trouble. Employment Discrimination Law
Laws against sexual harassment apply the same to nonprofits as to any other company. Understanding these laws now could prevent big problems later. Please note that in addition to the legal disclaimer above, this article contains information that is based, in whole or in part, on the laws of the District of Columbia. As a …
A quick and informative reference to tell you which employment related laws apply to you.