Archive for 2011

Genetic Discrimination

The subject of this post is not a recent development, but, because many employers remain out of compliance, it is still a timely item. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has revised its “E.E.O. Is The Law” poster to include information about the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“GINA”), which became effective near the [...]

Federal Agency To Require Posting of Employee Labor Rights

The National Labor Relations Board has issued a Final Rule that will require covered employers to notify employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act, effective November 14, 2011.  Private-sector employers (including labor organizations) whose workplaces fall under the National Labor Relations Act will be required to post the employee rights notice where [...]