Each new contract provides an organization with an opportunity to protect itself and limit operational disruptions. Contracts with employees, independent contractors and even business partners can include various protective clauses. Restrictive covenants are popular...
By: Abhishek Ramaswami on behalf of Cadogan Law | November 25, 2024 | Employment Law On November 20, 2024, Florida’s First District Court of Appeals issued a decision in Clint Shannon Gessner v. Southern Company and Gulf Power Company that heightened the standard...
In Part 1 of this series on Pregnancy Discrimination, we highlighted the various federal laws that employers must comply with as it pertains to pregnant and nursing employees. In Part 2, we will examine how employers can avoid liability under the various laws. The...
In Part 1 of this series, we examine the various laws that govern the rights of pregnant and nursing mothers. Under several Federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) as amended, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (“PDA”), Pregnancy...
By: Abhishek Ramaswami on behalf of Cadogan Law | September 2024 On April 29, 2024, the Department of Labor (“DOL”)’s Wage and Hour Division issued new guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in the workplace titled “Artificial Intelligence and...
By: Abhishek Ramaswami on behalf of Cadogan Law | September 2024 In May 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released a guidance publication titled “Assessing Adverse Impact in Software, Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence Used in Employment...
By: Abhishek Ramaswami on behalf of Cadogan Law | September 2024 On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued its long-awaited update to its enforcement guidance on harassment in the workplace. The update reflects the cultural,...
Requesting accommodations for a disability at work can feel uncomfortable, but it can be easier when you know your rights, what common accommodations look like and what to do if an employer denies your request. Being informed and proactive helps ensure your workplace...
In today's digital age, technology plays a pivotal role in the workplace. While employers may like that it enhances efficiency and productivity, it raises critical questions about privacy, data protection and legal compliance. It also gathers a massive amount of...
Workplace discrimination and harassment are serious issues that can harm companies and affect employee well-being. Addressing these issues involves a combination of proactive measures to prevent them and effective strategies to deal with incidents when they occur....