On November 29, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act, which would guarantee marriage equality, including for interracial and same-sex couples, under federal law. The bill, H.R. 8404, passed the Senate in a 61-36 vote with bipartisan support. The bill must still be voted on by the
Archives for December 7, 2022
Supreme Court Declines Review of Transgender Fire Chief’s Discrimination Case
On November 7. 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to review a case by a Georgia fire chief alleging she was discharged for being transgender in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
CMS Designates More Providers as “High Risk” – Expect Delays During Enrollment and CHOWs Due to Mandatory Finger-Print Background Checks
“Personal” Relationships at Work
In this episode, Jen and Jasmin Darron, a Shaw Law Group attorney expert, chat about “personal” relationships at work, nepotism policies, and how to avoid conflicts of interest.
The Future of Remote Court in California
By: The Future of Remote Court in California
Three key pieces of legislation, AB 199, SB 848, and SB 241 are shaping the future of remote court proceedings in California.
Remote court proceedings are no longer viewed as merely temporary pandemic-induced measures in California. They have become part of everyday
How Can I Change a Company’s Racist Culture?
I’m new to investigations and employee discipline and also relatively new to this company. My concern is that I’m on my fourth investigation within one year about racial slurs and comments. The company size is less than 100 employees. Each incident has been in a different department, so it’s not
Beware of lying on the resume: Not only can you lose your job but commit a crime
Miguel Arberas explains that those who lie about their training and training to get a job can be dismissed even if there is no damage.
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IRS Provides Plan Amendment Deadline Relief
Earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2022-23, which extended the deadline to make certain amendments pursuant to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019, the Bipartisan American Miners Act of 2019 (Miners Act), and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security