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June 25, 2015
by Andrew Esposito
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U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act…Again

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court sided with the Obama administration and held that individuals who receive health insurance through the federal government’s exchange are still eligible for tax subsidies to help pay for the insurance.  While the law remains controversial, the decision removed the final major judicial challenge to the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”).

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June 2, 2015
by Andrew Esposito
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On Your Marks, Get Ready…Stereotype!

On Monday June 1, 2015, in EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores [pdf] the United States Supreme Court, addressed the issue of whether an employer can be liable for refusing to hire an applicant or discharging an employee on a “religious observance and practice” if the employer doesn’t have actual knowledge that a religious accommodation is required.

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May 29, 2015
by Andrew Esposito
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DOL Releases Revised FMLA Forms

The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has released revised model Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) forms for employers’ use in administering and determining eligible FMLA leave.  Under the terms of the Paperwork Reduction Act (“PRA”), the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) must review the FMLA forms every three (3) years.

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March 20, 2015
by Lindsay Mongenas
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FMLA Definition of “Spouse” Expanded

In February, the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division issued a proposed change to the Family and Medical Leave Act’s definition of “spouse” to include all legal same-sex marriages. The regulations are being revised in order to comply with the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Windsor, which found section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) to be unconstitutional.

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January 7, 2015
by Lindsay Mongenas
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Department of Labor Expands Protected Classes for Federal Contractors

On December 9, 2014, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) under the U.S. Department of Labor published a Final Rule that prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.

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October 23, 2014
by Lindsay Mongenas
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Honest Belief Defense Unavailable for FMLA Interference Claims

Earlier this month, the United States District Court, S.D. Ohio ruled that an employer may not rely upon an honest belief that an employee was abusing FMLA leave as a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason to terminate an employee. The honest belief rule is ordinarily available to employers as a defense against claims of employment discrimination.

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October 3, 2014
by Andrew Esposito
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Religious Accommodation in the Workplace

Yesterday was the first day of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2014-2015 term and the Court already has made a splash in employment law news. In EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc., the EEOC has claimed that Abercrombie failed to provide a reasonable religious accommodation for a hijab-wearing job applicant. The district court granted summary judgment in favor of the EEOC and held that Abercrombie failed to provide a reasonable accommodation to its clothing policy.

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July 29, 2014
by Lindsay Mongenas
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Pregnancy-Related Impairments as Disabilities Under the ADA

On July 14, 2014, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued updated Enforcement Guidance on Pregnancy Discrimination and Related Issues. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (“PDA”), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e(k),  was enacted in 1978 to make clear that discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

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July 16, 2014
by Andrew Esposito
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EEOC Issues New Enforcement Guidance on Pregnancy Discrimination

Claims of discrimination can one be one of the most costly charges an employer can face.  Understanding how the Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) analyze claims of discrimination is paramount in preventing discrimination in the workplace and for preparing a defense if discrimination charges have been filed.

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March 6, 2014
by Lindsay Mongenas
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Office Pools, Solicitation, and Distribution: How to Deal with the Madness

Men’s college basketball teams from the Midwest have historically made a strong showing in the NCAA tournament. Whether it is a hometown team or an alma mater, employers can expect that their employees will be invested in the tournament in some way. One common manifestation of this devotion to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament is the office pool.

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