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Massage Therapy Company Fired Employee Because She Was Pregnant, Federal Agency Charged - ORLANDO, Fla. - Azul Wellness, LLC, doing business as Orlando Float, and Orlando massage therapy company, will pay $27,000 and provide equitable relief to...By: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The shelf-stable tuna industry has been decidedly unstable behind the shelves. In 2014, two of the “big three” industry leaders – Bumble Bee Foods and Chicken of the Sea – announced a proposed merger that would have swamped the then-industry leader...By: BakerHostetler

In January, the Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated opinion in Retirement Plans Committee of IBM v. Jander, No. 18-1165, a case that promised to clarify the pleading standard applicable to ERISA stock-drop cases. But the Court’s decision...By: Arent Fox

International nurses who are interested in becoming eligible for American nursing employment must pass the NCLEX-RN Exam, obtain English language training if applicable, complete the nursing visa screening process, and obtain a Visa Screen...By: Ronald Shapiro

One of the first decisions issued by the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal in 2020 offers an important reminder in regards to an employer’s duty to accommodate....By: Field Law

On January 1, 2020, a new Ohio Administrative Code Rule became effective with respect to payment for treatment of concussion related injuries. Ohio Administrative Code 4123-6-34 now governs the payment of medical services for concussion related...By: Roetzel & Andress

While world governments scramble to contain the spread of the coronavirus, businesses are fielding questions from employees who are concerned for their safety and protection in the workplace....By: Orrick - Global Employment Law Group

Craig Leen’s performance as OFCCP’s director has generally received high marks from the federal contractor community.  Although the agency under Director Leen became much more aggressive with regard to some of its enforcement efforts, Leen’s focus on...By: Littler

USCIS has published the latest version of Form I-9. Employers should begin using the new version starting January 31, 2020. The notice provides employers additional time to make necessary updates and adjust their business processes. Employers may...By: Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

M&A transactions involving government contractors carry several regulatory and industry-specific considerations that can materially impact all aspects of the deal—from high-level structuring considerations to risk allocation for compliance issues to...By: PilieroMazza PLLC