Supreme Court Decision May Make It Easier To Secure Pregnancy Accommodations Yesterday, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court gave Peggy Young another chance to prove that she was discriminated against when her employer failed to reasonably accommodate her pregnancy. While the decision is complex, it should
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The Women’s Economic Security Act The Women’s Economic Security Act is bringing significant changes to many areas of employment law. This legislation will be important for both employees and employers, as it creates new rights and requirements that help make it easier for women to succeed in
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Screening Applicants On Social Media: A Tool Or A Trap? Today, there is more information at employers’ fingertips than ever before. So should they be taking advantage of the opportunity to learn about job candidates and how they represent themselves online during the hiring process? Many employers
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On Wednesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held that employers are not required to offer reasonable accommodations for pregnancy. Or at least, it appears that way if you don’t read the fine print. Peggy Young was working as a driver for UPS when
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