by Justin Terch | Dec 17, 2020 | Employment Law
Hello Everybody, On December 16th the EEOC released additional guidance for the COVID-19 vaccination and its interactions with the workplace. While the EEOC provided a more complete discussion of this interaction (Full EEOC Guidance), I have briefly summarized what...
by Justin Terch | Oct 26, 2020 | Employment Law
Introduction October is disability awareness month and, despite other events dominating most conversations, it’s important to shine a spotlight on workers that are sometimes overlooked. In recognition of the month and in support of the differently abled members of our...
by Justin Terch | Oct 9, 2020 | Employment Law
While all of us hoped that COVID-19’s impact on our lives would be winding down by now, it’s clear that the viral groundhog saw his shadow and we have a long winter ahead. In addition to all the restrictions and burdens that society was previously dealing with, we now...
by Justin Terch | Sep 8, 2020 | Employment Law, Risk Management
Background checks can create risk, in the form of employment law violations when they are performed or negligent hiring suits when they aren’t performed. The employer is always liable for this risk, even if the check is performed by a vendor. With these facts in mind...