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    Of Counsel & Chief Legal Editor

    Robin also conducts internal investigations and delivers training for HR professionals, managers, and employees on topics such as harassment prevention, disability accommodation, and leave management.

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Here's a handy summary of the federal employment laws that apply to vets. Continue Reading ›

Minimum wage, unions, right to work, and legal weed. Continue Reading ›

Comments being accepted thru Dec. 5. Continue Reading ›

Fictional, but based on a true story. Continue Reading ›

Not if I have anything to say about it. Continue Reading ›

Two recent court decisions shed some light. Continue Reading ›

Be the first employer on the block to have one! Continue Reading ›

The lawsuit that transformed Title VII is over. Continue Reading ›

Employers, know your limits. Continue Reading ›

You DO want to be "with it," don't you? Continue Reading ›

If so, what will that mean for employers? Continue Reading ›

And opens up a can of worms. Continue Reading ›

*Not a parody. Continue Reading ›

Sheesh. I would think so! Continue Reading ›

This would be a great law school problem. Continue Reading ›

So misunderstood! Continue Reading ›

To all those who died on this day 21 years ago . . . Continue Reading ›

Rest in peace, Your Majesty. Continue Reading ›

Before the festivities begin, test your knowledge! Continue Reading ›

Probably. Employers, get ready. Continue Reading ›

I'm not sure I agree. With all due respect. Continue Reading ›

Non-union employers, this goes for you, too! Continue Reading ›

Everybody's favorite subject. Continue Reading ›

Late summer odds and ends. Continue Reading ›

I hope that moment of satisfaction was worth it. Continue Reading ›

And, for that, we should be grateful. Continue Reading ›

Second of two on the FLSA. Continue Reading ›

Even though the court was right, this stinks. Continue Reading ›

Next week: Overtime! Continue Reading ›

And happy 246th birthday to our nation! Continue Reading ›

Wishing you all a happy Juneteenth. Continue Reading ›

Only two more shopping days left! Continue Reading ›

The court is right, I think. Continue Reading ›

Our profound thanks . . .  Continue Reading ›

I still think an emoji would have helped. Continue Reading ›

While still complying with the ADA. Continue Reading ›

Will this catch on in the States? Continue Reading ›

Third post in our series. Continue Reading ›

There was this disability discrimination issue . . .  Continue Reading ›

Second post in our series. Continue Reading ›

Starting today. Continue Reading ›

(It's possible that you heard this already.) Continue Reading ›

Plans for the "new" EEOC. Continue Reading ›

A new series. Continue Reading ›

With emphasis on the pandemic. Continue Reading ›

Of course it is! Continue Reading ›

Don't be surprised. Continue Reading ›

Employers can't require arbitration of sexual harassment, assault lawsuits. Continue Reading ›

The questions that people send to advice columns!  Continue Reading ›

UPDATE: It's Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, says the NYT. Continue Reading ›

How could something so convenient be so risky? Continue Reading ›

Next Thursday! Continue Reading ›

And on to President Biden, who is expected to sign. Continue Reading ›

Biden promises a nominee by end of February. Continue Reading ›

Where does OSHA go now? Continue Reading ›

January 15, 1939-April 4, 1968. Continue Reading ›

Two justices flip to the other side. Continue Reading ›

This JUST in. Continue Reading ›

While we wait. Continue Reading ›

Supreme Court argument on OSHA ETS starts at 10 a.m. ET. Continue Reading ›

Let's start off 2022 with a bang! Continue Reading ›

The deadline is December 30. Continue Reading ›

Opponents of the ETS have requested Supreme Court review. Continue Reading ›

This week in Vaccine Mandate/Injunction Land. Continue Reading ›

From my blog inbox . . . Continue Reading ›

This week's vaccine wisdom (subject to change at any time). Continue Reading ›

This post may become obsolete in the next five minutes. Continue Reading ›

Well, that was fast. Continue Reading ›

Substantively moderate, but logistically? Ugh. Continue Reading ›

Somebody say "Amen." Continue Reading ›

I'm not sure the ADA will let you do that. Continue Reading ›

Idle speculation as employers await the actual guidance. Continue Reading ›

Twenty years. Continue Reading ›

This might help employers figure it out. Continue Reading ›

Have you had your Work & Play? Continue Reading ›

And I'm not even talking about sexual harassment. Continue Reading ›

What should employers be watching for? Continue Reading ›

Here's what's been going on this week. Continue Reading ›

EEOC takes a stand on bathrooms and gender identity. Continue Reading ›

Have you had your Work & Play? It's back!!! Continue Reading ›

Don't rely on it too much -- yet. Continue Reading ›

Happy days are here again! Continue Reading ›

Mere "misuse" of information is not enough. Continue Reading ›

... and have been asking about for months. Continue Reading ›

Vaccine incentives are generally ok! Continue Reading ›

Rest in peace. Continue Reading ›

Employers, don't get played. Continue Reading ›

Can employers breathe easy now? Continue Reading ›

Miss Manners should stick to writing about ice cream forks. Continue Reading ›

Test your knowledge about FMLA, pregnancy, and more! Continue Reading ›

And here are the details, such that they are. Continue Reading ›

For two years: 2019 and 2020. Continue Reading ›

And then you go and make it worse. Continue Reading ›

Daaahling, these set-ups may make you want to come to work. In person. Continue Reading ›

This is Constangy’s flagship law blog, founded in 2010 by Robin Shea, who is chief legal editor and a regular contributor. This nationally recognized blog also features posts from other Constangy attorneys in the areas of immigration, labor relations, and sports law, keeping HR professionals and employers informed about the latest legal trends.

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