All Chicago workers, whether employees or independent contractors, have been granted additional legal protections under a new ordinance that makes it easier for them to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Archives for April 26, 2021
El Vallarta Restaurants to Pay $85,000 to Teen Harassed by Supervisor
A small chain of Nebraska restaurants will pay $85,000 and furnish other relief to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. The EEOC alleged El Vallarta violated federal discrimination law by allowing a manager and other workers at its Gretna, Neb., location to sexually harass a teenage female employee.
Design and Integration, Inc. Will Pay $25,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Design and Integration, Inc., a leading provider of audio-visual technology solutions, will pay $25,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to resolve a federal disability discrimination suit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
A brief history of how it took almost 300 years to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act
By now you’ve probably heard that the pandemic has hit certain groups more than others.
53% of Workers Now Say Side Hustles Are a Must. 3 Tips for Finding the Right One
Side hustles are hardly a new thing, but in the wake of the pandemic, they may become more popular. In fact, 53% of workers now have or intend to have a second source of income
Remote workers are being paid $20,000 to relocate to America’s small towns
Small towns across America have a message for the new crop of remote workers: We’ll pay you to move here.
Working moms feeling the stresses of burnout as they try to manage the home and workplace
Since the pandemic began, the number of women leaving the workforce is at its highest rate in more than 30 years.
Workplace expert offers help for that the sometimes-awkward task of asking for a raise
You think you deserve a raise, but you are a bit fearful to ask for it. You’re not alone.
6 things you must do if you’re planning to work remotely permanently
If you’ve struggled to work from home for this past year, now is the time to start settling into it, so you can feel good and productive in your new work environment.
Ask HR: Why Does My Male Colleague Earn More Than Me?
I know we’re not supposed to talk about salary at work, but I recently learned my male colleague, who is the same level and shares the same responsibilities as me, is making a sizable amount more than I am (a female).
First Circuit Enforces Delegation Clause in Arbitration Agreement
On March 30, 2021, in Bossé v. New York Life Insurance Co. et al., the First Circuit Court of Appeals issued an important decision upholding the enforceability of an arbitration agreement that delegates the arbitrability of claims to an arbitrator, and not a court.
My Boss Favors My Coworker. Can I Do Anything?
A reader question:
So I started working as a dog washer in March, with my goal to become a groomer. If you wash 200 dogs, you get moved up to the “academy,” where you will begin your grooming training. Groom 200 dogs, then you move up to commission grooming.
About That Pension Check… A Miscalculation Case With Broader Implications
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently addressed several issues of first impression in Bafford v. Northrop Grumman (9th Cir. April 15, 2021), a lawsuit involving retirees who received vastly overstated pension benefit estimates from the plan’s recordkeeper reminds employers of the importance of careful administration. The case highlights the
Littler Lightbulb: A Dose of Paid Time Off for COVID-19 Vaccinations (corrected link)
With COVID-19 vaccines becoming more accessible throughout the United States, but vaccination opportunities often limited to “business” hours, employers are experiencing an increase in requests for time off from work to obtain a vaccine, in some instances on short notice. To shine a light on this issue and help
Chicago City Council Passes Vaccination Time Off Ordinance
On April 21, 2021, the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance, effective immediately, prohibiting adverse action against all Chicago workers—including independent contractors—who take time off from work to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The ordinance also prohibits employers from requiring that a worker get a COVID-19 vaccine outside of work