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 Supreme Court Holds Fair Share Fees UnconstitutionalIn a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court overruled past precedent and held that public-sector unions cannot require non-member employees to pay “agency fees” (fair share fees) which cover the costs of collective bargaining.... Learn More.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Baker in Masterpiece Cakeshop Case
In a 7-2 decision, the United States Supreme Court held in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a cake for a same-sex couple because of his religious beliefs.... Learn More.
 Cell-Site Location Information Considered “Search” Under Fourth Amendment
On June 22, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Carpenter v. U.S. that a warrant is needed to access cell-tower records.... Learn More.
Court Holds Working from Home is Reasonable Accommodation for Pregnant Worker
On February 21, 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that working from home was a reasonable accommodation for a pregnant attorney.... Learn More.
 Judge Rules President Trump’s Blocking of Twitter Users is Unconstitutional
A federal judge of the Southern District of New York held that President Trump violated the First Amendment by “blocking” individuals from his @realDonaldTrump twitter account.... Learn More.
 Suboxone Part II
This quarter, we bring you a practical example of the need for policies and EEOC compliance in the context of Suboxone.... Learn More.
Arbitrator Rules on Interaction Between Workers Comp and Injury Leave
Arbitrator recently upheld an employer’s denial of continued injury leave to an employee with a workers’ compensation injury.... Learn More.
Working from Home Presents Employment Law Issues
Technology is not only changing how we work, but also where we work... Learn More.
 Up in Smoke? Employer Drug Policies in the Wake of Medical Marijuana
As Ohio gears up for legal medical marijuana to be fully implemented this fall, many employers are unsure of how this will affect their drug-policy and employment decisions .... Learn More. Sixth Circuit Holds “Spiritual Coercion” Not a Violation Of The FLSA
Are church member volunteers, working for a church’s for-profit restaurant , considered “employees” covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”)?... Learn More.
Court Holds Arbitrator’s Finding of “Just Cause” Encompassed Many Arguments
A Trumbull County judge has ruled that an arbitrator did not exceed his authority by finding that an employee was terminated for just cause.... Learn More.
IRS Sending out Employer Shared Responsibility Penalty Notices
Recently, the IRS has begun sending out Employer Shared Responsibility Penalty Notices to Applicable Large Employers (ALEs).... Learn More.
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