I recently tried the first civil jury trial in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While a jury verdict in favor of our client was the most satisfying part of the experience, the most surprising part was that I was able to successfully raise… Continue reading On Batson and Being a Black Lawyer
On May 28, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) posted updated and expanded technical assistance addressing frequently asked questions concerning vaccinations in the employment context. The Guidance clarifies the right of employers to require Covid-19 vaccination in most cases. Essentially, the Guidance says requiring vaccination does not break any laws, so employers have… Continue reading Ok, Mandatory Vaccination May Be Legal. But is it a Good Idea?
A new Virginia law, the Whistleblower Protection Act, protects Virginia employees from retaliation if they communicate their concerns about compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols to their employer. We previously covered an overview of this new law when it went into effect here. The Coronavirus is ravaging our society. Right now, many workers are safe because… Continue reading New Virginia Law Protects Those Who Request COVID-19 Protection
An Overview on New Virginia Laws That Impacts Employers
Americans have been dealing with the impact of the COVID19 pandemic for over a year now. Home offices, remote workspaces and virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex and Google Meet are now a part of everyday life. We have seen famous people caught up in Zoom mishaps of a sexual nature (we’re looking at… Continue reading Do Not Let Your Zoom Behavior #Cancel Your Job
If you were sitting at your desk today and said to yourself, “I think I’ll send a picture of a naked, erect penis to a female reporter,” you may want to think again. Jared Porter is wishing he had “thought again” today after the New York Mets fired their general manager for doing just that… Continue reading New York Mets Fire General Manager for Lewd Pictures He Sent Reporter. Why Should You Care?
Get In Line Now For Your COVID-19 Vaccination On Monday, January 11, 2021, the Virginia Department of Health launched a user-friendly online portal where people can find out in what phase they are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. If you sign up, the Department of Health says it will notify you when you become eligible… Continue reading Get In Line Now For Your COVID-19 Vaccination
January 6, 2021 was already going to be a momentous day because a joint session of the United States Congress was set to count Electoral College ballots, officially signaling President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory over President Donald Trump in the highly contested 2020 presidential election. The momentous day turned tragic as pro-Trump… Continue reading Help! I Just Saw My Employee on Television Storming the Capitol. Can I Fire Him?
Sex and the workplace usually don’t mix well. In these days of virtual work from home, sex continues to be an issue, even with fewer employees in the workplace. OnlyFans is a content subscription service where content creators earn money from users (i.e. “fans”) who subscribe to their content. Celebrities like Michael B. Jordan, Black Chyna, Cardi… Continue reading OnlyFans in the Workplace
Getting treatment for an addiction doesn’t just make good health sense. It makes good legal sense. It could save your job. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an addiction is a disability, meaning your employer is prohibited from discriminating against you because of it, and your employer must provide reasonable workplace accommodations for you.… Continue reading Facing Your Addiction Gives You Legal Protection
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