We have an employee who spends a considerable amount of time every day using the restroom. After she comes back from the restroom, she takes... The post Lengthy Restroom Use? Reasonable Accommodation May Be Needed first appeared on HRWatchdog.| HRWatchdog
Recently, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a district court ruling for Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue (SRFR), finding it didn’t violate Title VII... The post Employer Didn’t Violate Title VII When It Denied Vaccine Accommodation first appeared on HRWatchdog.| HRWatchdog
So, do you have to permit cats if another resident has allergies?| fairhousinginstitute.com
For property managers, mold is more than just a maintenance issue—it can quickly evolve into a serious fair housing matter that could cost them big.| fairhousinginstitute.com
I recently hired a transgender employee. Some employees have told me that using pronouns which don’t align with someone’s biological sex goes against their religious beliefs, while others expressed discomfort with this employee using the restroom that matches their gender identity. I want to respect everyone’s beliefs. How should I handle this?| CalChamber Alert
In Episode 219 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene tackle what is often referred to as “hard” compliance skills necessary for supervisors to help maintain a liability-free workplace in California.| CalChamber Alert
We have more than one employee who have requested extensions of their family leave (for various reasons). Do we have to grant these extensions, or can we terminate their employment?| CalChamber Alert
In the world of property management, the topic of reasonable and unreasonable modifications often arises. One particularly common area of concern is flooring modifications, which can present challenges when determining compliance with fair housing laws. Let’s explore what constitutes a reasonable modification, how to handle requests, and the differences in obligations between conventional and federally […]| fairhousinginstitute.com
New PWFA regulations are effective and California employers need to be aware of several notable PWFA provisions different from California law.| HRWatchdog