Cindy-Ann Thomas says employers should be aware of the increase in associational discrimination claims and offers suggestions for avoiding them. (Subscription required.)
Mark T. Phillis talks about new protections for pregnant and lactating employees, and explains how the PUMP Act expands federal law and how PWFA differs from the ADA.
Stephanie Mills-Gallan says paid-leave requirements for COVID-19 are being scaled back and multistate employers shouldn't adopt a blanket, companywide policy for COVID-19 leave because state and local laws have varied requirements. (Subscription required.
Stephanie Mills-Gallan tells employers not to assume that other paid-leave programs will satisfy laws mandating COVID-19-specific leave. (Subscription required.)
Devjani Mishra talks about a New York law that will update the state’s workplace lactation accommodation requirements and emphasizes the need for employers to be creative in coming up with solutions that work for employees who need an accommodation
