Monthly Archives: February 2017
Whistle All the Way: Protecting Whistleblowers at Work
In recent years, the news has been full of whistleblowers exposing illegal activities of their companies. We may all have heard about whistleblowers, but how well do you understand and know what a whistleblower really is under the law? And what are those whistleblower protections? Generally speaking, and under federal law, it is important… Read More »
The New 2017 EEOC Wellness Rules: What You Need to Know
By now, most Americans have heard the buzz about new wellness plans in the workplace. If your employer has not enacted a wellness plan – they may be in the minority. With the rise of wellness plans in the workplace, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) has issued new guidelines for how employers should… Read More »
University students rights under disability and discrimination laws: What you need to know
Living with a disability can be a challenge, but thanks to federal and state laws – your disability does not have to stand in the way of getting a higher education. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which was amended (and expanded) in 2008 through the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA),… Read More »