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Nearly every day, executives and managers, and the in-house counsel and Human Resources professionals who work with them, are confronted with unanticipated questions regarding the workforce. Just when they think they have "seen it all," along comes a new and often stranger scenario involving an odd twist to an area they thought they fully understood. These individuals often find themselves back at square one when trying to construct an appropriate response and devise a creative solution to the problem presented. Sometimes these "Quirky Questions" can be resolved easily; other times, they implicate practical and legal issues that are not immediately apparent.

This Quirky Employment Questions Blog addresses unanticipated questions regarding the workforce.

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How have employers defended against challenges to their DEI programs by workers based on principles of standing?

How have employers defended against challenges to their DEI programs by workers based on principles of standing?

 

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Since coming into office a little over four months ago, the Trump Administration has placed businesses on notice that it views certain actions intended to promote diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) in the workplace as suspect and in violation of the anti-discrimination mandates of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  Employment lawyers have been busy helping their...

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As States Reopen, Can Employees Refuse to Return to Work Based on Fear of Exposure to COVID-19?

As States Reopen, Can Employees Refuse to Return to Work Based on Fear of Exposure to COVID-19?

 

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As many states progress through different phases of reopening, companies are preparing for their employees to return to work. Employers are also noting, however, that some states are seeing COVID-19 cases surge.  This has generated some concerns from employees who do not want to return to the work place. Can employers require employees to return to work if the employees...

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Quirky Question #264, Oregon Employers: Beware!

 

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Question: I am an employer in Oregon, and I understand Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed a whole slew of bills into law on Monday which will directly impact Oregon employers. What do I need to know?

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