The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect on June 27, 2023. Applicable to all employers with at least 15 employees, it requires employers to offer reasonable accommodations to workers’ known limitations related to a pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. The only exception to this requirement lies where an employer can demonstrate…
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Social Media and Free Speech: What the McVey Case Tells Employers About the Importance of Having a Social Media Policy
September 28th, 2022 by Administrator | Posted in Uncategorized |
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By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Earlier this year, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, heard the matter of McVey v. AtlantiCare Medical System Inc., and concluded that private employers can terminate employees for social media behavior that contravenes their business interests. On June 17, 2020, only weeks after the death of George Floyd, it…