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March Update on How Employers Can Respond to COVID-19 with FAQs

by in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Legal, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted March 10, 2020
Since publishing our previous post last month, there have been a number of significant developments related to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus – now officially called “COVID-19.”  Notably, during the week of February 23, 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) reported community spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 in California, Oregon, and Washington. ...
Tags ADA Conn Maciel Carey Coronavirus Employment Law FMLA Health OSHA Policies & Procedures
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Hurricanes Headaches: HR FAQs for Employers

by in Human Resources, Legal. Posted September 17, 2017
Natural disasters are known for the wreckage and destruction they leave in their wake and the difficulty that follows with recovery. For employers, these difficulties can arise in the form of HR challenges. When employees are affected by disasters, questions about wages, hours, FLMA, benefits, and more can arise. The best way to navigate through ...
Tags Catastrophe Conn Maciel Carey Employment Law Legal Issue
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Passing Credit Card Swipe Fees to Employees and Guests

by in Food & Beverage, Legal, Lodging, Technology. Posted June 28, 2015
Our national hospitality practice frequently advises restaurant owners and operators on whether it is legal for employers to pass credit card swipe fees onto employees or even to guests, and the short answer is, yes, in most states. But whether an employer wants to actually pass along this charge and risk alienating their staff or ...
Tags Food & Beverage Policies & Procedures Technology
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Revisit Food Allergies and Accommodations for Guests and Employees

by in Food & Beverage. Posted October 29, 2014
A broadly worded settlement agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and Lesley University extends the Americans with Disabilities Act’s protections to individuals with severe allergies. This new, expansive interpretation of the term “disability” could increase potential legal exposure to failure to accommodate claims under the ADA, making it more important than ever to ensure ...
Tags ADA Conn Maciel Carey Foodborne Illness
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