Laws & Regulations

Preventing Hidden Disability Discrimination in the Workplace
Regulatory & Compliance Preventing Hidden Disability Discrimination in the Workplace

An incident involving the denial of access to a disabled toilet at a Greggs location has highlighted hidden disability discrimination in the workplace. The incident occurred when an employee at the food retailer demanded proof of Evan Francis's disability before allowing her to use the facility.

Iowa Debates Medicaid Work Rules and Open Records Enhancements
Regulatory & Compliance Iowa Debates Medicaid Work Rules and Open Records Enhancements

The recent legislative activities in Iowa have prominently featured proposed changes to open records laws and the implementation of Medicaid work requirements. Several bills have been forwarded to Governor Kim Reynolds for her consideration by lawmakers, reflecting significant shifts in policy

Supreme Court Stays Reinstatement of NLRB and MSPB Officials
Regulatory & Compliance Supreme Court Stays Reinstatement of NLRB and MSPB Officials

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a stay on the reinstatement of two federal agency officials dismissed by former President Donald Trump before their terms expired. Chief Justice John Roberts signed the order affecting Gwynne Wilcox, a Democratic member of the National Labor Relations Board

Are Earned Wage Access Services Loans? DailyPay Challenges NY AG
Regulatory & Compliance Are Earned Wage Access Services Loans? DailyPay Challenges NY AG

DailyPay, a leading provider of earned wage access (EWA) services, has initiated a significant legal battle against the New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James' office. At the heart of this contention lies the classification of DailyPay's advance payment services, which the AG argues should be

Texas Supreme Court Narrows Definition of Disability for Labor Code
Diversity & Inclusion Texas Supreme Court Narrows Definition of Disability for Labor Code

The Texas Supreme Court has recently issued a significant ruling that narrows the understanding of what constitutes a "disability" under the Texas Labor Code Section 21.002(6). This decision originated from the case involving Sheri Kowalski, a former employee at a Dallas hospital, who contended

Are DEI Programs at Risk of Violating Anti-Discrimination Laws?
Regulatory & Compliance Are DEI Programs at Risk of Violating Anti-Discrimination Laws?

With evolving workplace regulations and the increasing relevance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, organizations must navigate a complex landscape to ensure compliance with anti-discrimination laws. Recent guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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