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On October 8, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument on whether existing federal law prohibits discrimination based on an individual’s sexual orientation or transgender status. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits...By: McAfee & Taft

On October 7, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Robles v. Domino’s Pizza, LLC, which found that businesses may be sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for failure to make websites accessible to...By: McAfee & Taft

Early yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor rolled out the final version of its overtime exemption rule, raising the annual salary required for one to qualify for the “white collar” exemptions (e.g. administrative, executive, professional) set...By: McAfee & Taft

You know the scenarios: an employee reports his chair is bothering him; another employee reports the glare of the computer screen is hurting her eyes; and a third employee explains he needs a different office space, better tools, or to wear shoes...By: McAfee & Taft

When Oklahoma’s new medical marijuana law goes into effect this Friday, August 30, employers will have more ways to maintain a safe workplace. Under the current law, employers have been able to discharge any employee who possesses or uses medical...By: McAfee & Taft

A U.S. Department of Labor opinion letter, published on August 8, 2019, found certain types of parent-teacher conferences can be considered qualified leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). As a result, some employers may be required to...By: McAfee & Taft

It was a close call, but a court recently denied an employee’s Americans with Disabilities Act claim that her employer had improperly refused a request to continue working from home as an accommodation. With the growth of remote working arrangements,...By: McAfee & Taft

Courts around the country are split on the question of whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects individuals against discrimination based on sexual orientation. A recent Arizona federal court recognized the ability of a transgender employee...By: McAfee & Taft

In March, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law the Unity Bill. It goes into effect in August and will permit employers to discipline employees in safety-sensitive positions, or refuse to hire applicants for such positions, if they test positive for...By: McAfee & Taft

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not prohibit all harassing conduct. Rather, the harassing conduct must be “because of” sex. A recent decision by a federal appeals court provides employers with an opportunity to reflect on the...By: McAfee & Taft