One year after the public health emergency caused by COVID-19 began, hope is on the horizon as vaccine production and distribution increases and eligibility criteria for vaccinations expands. With many employees teleworking during the pandemic, employers are starting to consider post-pandemic working arrangements, including the return of employees to the workplace. As employers think about
Litigating During a Pandemic
I moved to Los Angeles from New York 11 years ago. One of my favorite aspects of practicing law here was appearing in different courthouses throughout Southern California. I enjoyed seeing the mountains as I drove out to San Bernardino or visiting many courthouses around LA and Orange County. I also got to observe oral
I’m Stressed Out! Can I Bring My Dog to Work?
Employers know they need to accommodate a disabled employee’s request to bring a service dog to work. However, what happens when employees claim they are stressed and need to bring their dog to work for emotional support? Here are the top five questions on emotional support dogs:
1. Do we need to allow an employee
The U.S. Supreme Court Rules That Title VII Protects LGBTQ Workers
On June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects gay and transgender employees from discrimination. The Court’s decision was 6-3 and the opinion was authored by Justice Gorsuch, who was joined in the decision by Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Ginsburg, Breyer, Sotomayor and
Working From Home + Homeschooling – A Journey During A Pandemic
I’ve been working from home since March 16, 2020 when my children’s school closed. I am not alone – with the COVID-19 pandemic and safer at home orders, many employees across the country have been working from home. While restrictions may be easing, without schools reopening, many parents are balancing their roles as teachers, parents,