…the plaintiff, a medical marijuana user, could pursue discrimination claims under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (the LAD) against his employer. There’s a lot to unpack with this case, and…
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U.S. Department of Labor flips the bird for FMLA-eligible employees who then try to decline FMLA leave
…Family and Medical Leave Act entitles eligible employees to take 12 weeks of job-protected leave in 12 months. Maybe, you’ve heard of it. Some of you fanboys and fangirls dig the…
NJ is now THIS CLOSE to legalizing recreational marijuana. Here’s what that means for employers.
…court has already ruled that a local employer need not accommodate an employee’s use of medical marijuana. Off-duty conduct laws will not expand to cover the use of recreational marijuana….
On the heels of its $15/hr. minimum wage hike, the hits keep coming in NJ. This time, it’s family medical leave.
…for medical attention, counseling, or legal assistance or proceedings arising out of domestic violence or sexual violence. An individual can take family leave under this provision if they themselves were…
There’s a false rumor going around that a female employee slept her way to the top. Can she sue for sexual harassment?
…through the rumor mill or otherwise, is not ok. P.S. – I received a couple of emails yesterday about Monday’s medical marijuana drug testing post. If you’re interested in learning…
Your employee uses medical marijuana. Her drug test is positive. But, how do you know if she was high at work?
showdown.” ***Googles ‘marijuana scales of justice’*** Let’s talk about this drug testing case, shall we? Back in 2010, Arizona voters enacted the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act. We’ll call it the AMMA…
The Human Resources FMLA (and other questionable absences) Cheat Sheet for post-Super Bowl Monday
…states/cities of paid sick leave laws that restrict when you can ask about single-day sick-related absences. Now, I wonder how many will seek cover under the Family and Medical Leave…
Another court greenlights discrimination claims for a medical marijuana user fired for failing a drug test
marijuana use is legal in 33 states and the District of Columbia. However, the laws governing the use of medical marijuana vary from state to state. For example, some states…
When can you fire the employee who just complained about discrimination or took FMLA leave?
Sarah Klockars-Clauser [CC BY-SA 2.0]Oh, I get it. You just clicked on this post for a friend. Well, on the one hand, I should thank you…
Imagine your employee signing a release and then suing you. That would stink, wouldn’t it?
Image Credit: Pixabay.com (https://pixabay.com/en/oil-price-gas-station-news-fuel-990357/) Wait. Could the really happen? Oh, I read a federal court opinion last night where it’s happening right now. And I’ve got the…