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Labor & Employment Blog Posts From November 2019
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Blog: Recent California Court Decisions May Lead to Another Increase in Website ADA Compliance Cases
Date: November 25, 2019
Title: Recent California Court Decisions May Lead to Another Increase in Website ADA Compliance Cases
Summary: Despite a wave of lawsuits surrounding website compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), no guidance or set standards have been created by the Department of Justice (DOJ), or the state or federal legislature, that would allow businesses to ensure their websites are in compliance with the ADA....
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Blog: New Year, New Protections for Prospective Employees in New York
Date: November 20, 2019
Title: New Year, New Protections for Prospective Employees in New York
Summary: As one year ends, another begins. And as New York employers turn the page on another busy year in labor and employment legislation, they should be mindful of several new laws set to become effective in 2020. The new laws will require additional compliance efforts, making the end of the year a good time for a thorough review of payroll and hiring practices....
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Blog: Tax Considerations for Holiday Gifts to Employees
Date: November 18, 2019
Title: Tax Considerations for Holiday Gifts to Employees
Summary: With the holidays upon us, you may want to show your appreciation for your employees’ hard work, but before you begin shopping, it’s a good idea to consider the tax implications of your generosity. Otherwise, a well-meaning gift could end up having the opposite of the desired effect when the employee receives a tax surprise on your gift. ...
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Blog: Equal Pay and Barbie Dolls
Date: November 05, 2019
Title: Equal Pay and Barbie Dolls
Summary: Last week, I had the honor of speaking on a panel at the national First Chair Equal Pay Summit in Chicago, attended by prominent women from top law firms and companies in the U.S. (and some delightful and progressive men). I was equally amazed by the incredible dedication of this group to equality in pay and opportunity for women and the fact that the conference was necessary in the first place....