How essential is showing up for work on a predictable basis under the Americans with Disabilities Act? *

USA - June 13 2012
The Americans with Disabilities Act and its related amendments affords protection to disabled employees who are qualified and able to perform the essential functions of a job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Maryland's new social media law should remind employers to protect confidential information *

USA - May 14 2012
New legislation recently enacted in Maryland will make it unlawful for employers to request or require employees or job applicants to provide user names or passwords relating to personal email or social media platforms.

Co-authors: Brandon H. Elledge.

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Conservative Christian employee states claim for failure to accommodate religious beliefs under Title VII *

USA - December 27 2011
Title VII prohibits employer discrimination “against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of such individual’s race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.”

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Fifth Circuit: employee may proceed with hostile work environment and constructive discharge claims under the ADEA *

USA - October 24 2011
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently confirmed that an employer can be liable for allowing or failing to prevent age-based harassment.

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New Department of Labor iPhone app highlights importance of employer time record obligations *

USA - June 29 2011
The Fair Labor Standards Act imposes certain minimum wage, overtime pay and record keeping requirements on covered employers.

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