Action Item: Based on the rising number of issues related to highly communicable diseases like measles, mumps, flu, and Ebola, employers should be proactive rather than reactive in preparing and implementing an infectious disease response policy. Remember, when the issue presents itself in the workplace, it usually is at a critical point requiring immediate action and response by the employer.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) announced recently that “[f]rom January 1 to […]

It can be surprisingly difficult for an employer to rely on statements such as “I quit” to establish that an employee resigned, particularly if the employee later indicates that they want to return to work. Courts require proof of a clear intention to resign in order to find that an employee terminated their employment. While the statement “I quit” may seem clear, courts will inquire into the circumstances in which the statement was made […]