On May 7, 2013, the EEOC issued a press release announcing the settlement of a lawsuit against Fabricut, Inc., one of the world’s largest distributors of decorative fabrics. This is the first lawsuit ever filed by the EEOC alleging genetic discrimination.Continue Reading EEOC SETTLES ITS FIRST “GINA” LAWSUIT FOR GENETIC DISCRIMINATION – An Important Lesson for Employers Re: Medical Questions of Applicants and Employees that Violate GINA?
Labor Law
Which Way To Go On The Interactive Process?
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Posted in Labor Law
A federal appellate court in the Midwest issued a decision this week that may provide a false sense of security to California employers regarding the extent of their obligation to accommodate disabled employees. See Basden v. Professional Transportation, Inc., Case No. 11-2880 (7th Cir. May 8, 2013).Continue Reading Which Way To Go On The Interactive Process?
NLRB Provides Further Guidance (and Restrictions) for Employer Investigations
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‘Banner Health’ Verso NLRB ‘guidance for employer investigations’ restrictions for employer investigations’ ‘Division of Advice’ confidentiality ‘investigations policy’ ’employee’s protected right’…
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Upcoming Seminar: Health Care Reform – What Employers Need to Know
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Posted in Labor Law
With Special Guest Speaker, Vincent Catalano from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Inc.
The Supreme Court has spoken and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”) is here to stay. It is now critical that employers of all sizes learn how the PPACA may impact their workplace. Join Weintraub Tobin, and special guest speaker…
Upcoming Training: Mandatory AB1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
By Ramona Carrillo on
Posted in Harassment, Labor Law
The regulations regarding California’s Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for supervisors require that certain employers provide training to their supervisors every two years. The Labor and Employment Group at Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin is offering a two hour in-person training session that will comply with all the requirements outlined in the regulations.
If you are an employer with 50 or more employees, and have supervisors who have not yet been trained, this training is a must. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you comply with your continuing sexual harassment training obligations. Continue Reading Upcoming Training: Mandatory AB1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training