Each new year brings with it a fresh slate of additional laws and regulations. At the start of 2022, from the federal to the local level, numerous legal changes have taken effect, bringing with them new duties, obligations, and rights. Below are some of the most pertinent ...
Chappelle, Netflix, and the Trans Community: What Should a Business Do When Its Employees Are Offended by Its Products?
Dave Chappelle, the stand-up comedian whose name is nearly synonymous with controversy, has incited debate once again with a new Netflix special. The ...
What Do the New OSHA Regulations Mean for Your Business?
President Joe Biden just recently commemorated crossing the grim threshold of 500,000 COVID-related deaths in the U.S. Recognizing the growing numbers ...
Should You Pay Your Employees to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Workplaces have developed a novel response to developments in the global COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent trend, several large U.S. companies have begun ...
Fighting Over Face Masks Is Now “Aggravated Battery” in Illinois
The use of face masks in public spaces, private businesses, and the workplace has proven controversial in some quarters, despite scientific evidence ...
Unmasking the Law, Part II: Can an Employer Fire You for Refusing to Wear a Mask?
The short answer: yes, but it was harder before April 3 rd . Some employers want all employees to cover their faces as a precaution against spreading ...