New York State Assembly Advances Bill Prohibiting Salary History Inquiries

In June, the New York State Assembly advanced Assembly Bill A2040C, which would restrict an employer’s ability to ask job applicants about their salary histories. If passed, the legislation would amend the New York Labor Law and apply to all New York State employers, including all public and private employers. The bill is currently before the New York State Senate. However, since the 2017 legislative session is now adjourned, it is unclear when the bill […]

By | July 14th, 2017 ||

SCC Declares Termination For Impairment In The Workplace Not Discriminatory

Canadian Courts have long wrestled with the protection of human rights in the context of workplace drug and alcohol policies. On one hand, many workplaces, especially those engaging in physical or industrial work, have a genuine interest in promoting job site safety via drug and alcohol policies. On the other hand, drug and alcohol addiction has been recognized as a prohibited ground under category of “disability” in Federal and Provincial human rights legislation. In […]

By | July 13th, 2017 ||

E-Verify: The Balance Between Compliance And Avoiding Discrimination Claims

The Trump administration wants to make E-Verify mandatory for all employers. The electronic database that immediately confirms an individual’s eligibility to work in the United States has been promoted as a necessary step in the ramp-up to heightened immigration enforcement, which is a major focus of the new administration. President Trump’s first full budget proposal, released by the White House in May, would put undocumented immigrants living in the country under the direct spotlight, […]

By | July 12th, 2017 ||