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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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What changes will the new Trump administration make to the federal employment law landscape?

What changes will the new Trump administration make to the federal employment law landscape?

 

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In the United States a complex interplay of federal, state, and local statutes, rules, and regulations has always shaped employment law.  Politics and elections also play an important role in influencing the enactment and enforcement of the nation’s employment laws.  With the imminent shift from the administrations of Joseph Biden to Donald Trump, employers can expect a new direction and...

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Are Employers Required to Make Commuting Accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

 

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The answer to this question is unclear, and federal courts continue to disagree. The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, so long as the accommodations do not create an undue burden for the employer or pose safety risks.  In analyzing accommodation claims, courts must address each of these inquiries.    A longstanding...

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What Information is Off-Limits for Utah Employers Under the New Vaccine and Immunity Passport Restrictions Act?

What Information is Off-Limits for Utah Employers Under the New Vaccine and Immunity Passport Restrictions Act?

 

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The Utah Legislature recently passed, and the Governor signed, The Vaccine and Immunity Passport Restrictions Act (“the Act”). This bill prohibits the use of vaccination or immunity status in public accommodations, governmental entities, and for employment decisions. Utah now follows Montana in prohibiting employment discrimination based on vaccine status. With such a small number of states taking this approach—and with...

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