Tag: employment law
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Business Litigation
COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses – Family First Coronavirus Response Act
- March 20, 2020
- By Allen & Gooch
What does your Business Need to Know about the Family First Coronavirus Response Act? Family First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) passed late yesterday related to paid leave policies for employers. The law will take effect on April 2, 2020 and remain effective until December 31, 2020. There are certain key employment provisions that employers […]
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Business Litigation
COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses – Compliance with Employment Laws
- March 20, 2020
- By Allen & Gooch
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released guidance to aid employers in navigating important questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance addressed compliance with workplace related decisions impacting the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. The guidance from the EEOC answered the following critical questions for employers: How much information may an […]
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Employment Law & Litigation
Drug Testing: Is Zero Tolerance Still the Best Policy?
- May 15, 2019
- By Allen & Gooch
Our company maintains a drug-free workplace. Our business has zero tolerance for drug use. An employee’s positive drug screen equals termination. While this has been a common practice for employers, the landscape surrounding drug testing is changing and is an area that merits continued monitoring by employers. For example, medical marijuana can be legally prescribed at […]