Posts by Robin E. SheaOf Counsel & Chief Legal EditorRobin also conducts internal investigations and delivers training for HR professionals, managers, and employees on topics such as harassment prevention, disability accommodation, and leave management.
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EEOC allegations ring true. Continue Reading ›
I’d call this “reasonable accommodation for dummies,” but y’all aren’t dumb. Continue Reading ›
He may hate the answer. Continue Reading ›
This week in employment law. Continue Reading ›
Five cautions for employers. Continue Reading ›
Did I remember to mention "timing"?
Retaliation claims have been the hottest at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for many years. Part of that is because every law that the EEOC enforces has an anti-retaliation provision. (Just about every other law, too.) But the other part is that employees who believe they have been discriminated against are likely to complain about it. And then to allege retaliation based on those complaints. Continue Reading ›
Hindsight is 20-20.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which took effect in June 2023, requires reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, and “related medical conditions.” The statute gave authority to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to issue regulations more precisely defining employers’ reasonable accommodation obligations. Continue Reading ›
"Some harm" is all it takes. Continue Reading ›
Accommodate, accommodate, accommodate!
I started practicing law two years before Congress enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990), and four years before it took effect (1992 for larger employers, 1994 for smaller ones). Continue Reading ›
“May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our own country!” -- Daniel Webster (1782-1852) Continue Reading ›
"Reverse discrimination," ADA, religion, and nationwide injunctions. Continue Reading ›
Happy Father's Day weekend, y'all! Continue Reading ›
Don't quit your current job! Continue Reading ›
Don't expect the EEOC to appeal. Continue Reading ›
And My Pillow may not get a soft landing. Continue Reading ›
From the feds. Continue Reading ›
Try wrapping your head around this one. Continue Reading ›
And you thought they’d be asleep the next four years. Continue Reading ›
The Board has a quorum again . . . for now. Continue Reading ›
Week 5 of Trump 2. Continue Reading ›
Everything's enjoined! Almost. Continue Reading ›
Resistance is building. Continue Reading ›
I've been asking this a lot lately. Continue Reading ›
Whoa, Nelly! It's a stampede! Continue Reading ›
Employer going to trial in age discrimination case. Continue Reading ›
What's the difference? Continue Reading ›
A (not so) perfect cluster. Continue Reading ›
Mayday! Mayday! Continue Reading ›
You better watch out. Continue Reading ›
You can't make this stuff up. Continue Reading ›
The bathroom battle (among others) continues. Continue Reading ›
The times, they are a'changin'. Continue Reading ›
Here are the four things the employer did right. Continue Reading ›
Based on a real lawsuit. Continue Reading ›
Stuff's getting real. Continue Reading ›
Don't be this employer. (Allegedly.) Continue Reading ›
How'd that happen? Continue Reading ›
Election Day is almost upon us, Gentle Reader. Behave! Continue Reading ›
Easy? Ha! Continue Reading ›
Sober up, folks! Here we go. Continue Reading ›
Warning -- I'm about to go on a rant. Continue Reading ›
If you follow these, you should be in great shape. Continue Reading ›
Learn from a real employer's mistakes. Continue Reading ›
This lawsuit seems destined to lose. Even in California. Continue Reading ›
Asking about family history is usually illegal. Continue Reading ›
It's not over. Continue Reading ›
Employer's DEI mandate scores a win. Continue Reading ›
Want to stay out of trouble? Read on! Continue Reading ›
The legal challenges relate to "abortion accommodation." Continue Reading ›
Employers, take warning! Continue Reading ›
Employers who (allegedly) didn't file are being sued. Continue Reading ›
A handy guide on what not to do. Continue Reading ›
Pregnancy regs, harassment guidance under fire. Continue Reading ›
A lot has changed since Mother's Day 2023. Continue Reading ›
The TL;DR version. Continue Reading ›
*And are sorry you asked. Continue Reading ›
We wish all of our Jewish readers a very happy and blessed Passover. Continue Reading ›
Just a little harm will do. Continue Reading ›
What's good for the goose . . . Continue Reading ›
How much do you know about this burning issue? Continue Reading ›
What's legal, and what's not? Continue Reading ›
At least one judge thinks so. Continue Reading ›
The unconditional offer of reinstatement. Continue Reading ›
What takes priority? Continue Reading ›
These steps could help keep you out of trouble. Continue Reading ›
We gotcher employment law news right here. Continue Reading ›
Don't shoot from the hip. Continue Reading ›
Expect to see more of this. Continue Reading ›
With some help from Charles Dickens. Continue Reading ›
The teacher had a religious objection. Continue Reading ›
You won't want to miss this!!! Continue Reading ›
Wishing you a season of light and love during these difficult times.
Chag Sameach. Continue Reading ›
This is Constangy’s flagship law blog, founded in 2010 by Robin Shea, who is chief legal editor and a regular contributor. This nationally recognized blog also features posts from other Constangy attorneys in the areas of immigration, labor relations, and sports law, keeping HR professionals and employers informed about the latest legal trends.
