A state law granting employees the right keep guns in their cars at work was recently given the thumbs-up by a federal court.
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The Americans with Disabilities Act forbids companies from giving employees medical tests unless they’re “job related and consistent with business necessity.” What does that really mean? The law doesn’t say, but here’s some guidance from a recent court decision:
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Tags: ADA, medical tests, safety
Even when front-line managers don’t get the final say in who’s hired and fired, their biases can still get employers hit with costly lawsuits.
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When testing job applicants, the key for companies is making sure the test matches the job. Otherwise, an unsuccessful applicant may sue, claiming the test was designed to exclude a protected class.
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By now many high school students are getting into the full swing of their summer jobs. Just in time, the feds have tightened the reins on child labor safety rules.
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Tags: child labor, GINA, safety
What comes first, protecting the rights of the disabled, or keeping employees safe?
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