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U.S. Supreme Court: Religious Institutions Can Discriminate Against Employees
If you work for a religious institution, you may not have any protection against discrimination or harassment at work. Normally, federal laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Employers Beware: Breaking Wage Laws May Be On Your Own Dime
Court Rules Insurance Did Not Apply to Wage Claims. When employers are sued for breaking wage and hour laws, they face both the high costs of defending themselves in litigation
The United States Department of Labor’s Wage Hour Division: FFCRA
Family First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) due to summer camp closures. Parents now may be entitled to leave due to summer camp or summer enrichment
LGBTQ discrimination is now illegal under Title VII
LGBTQ discrimination is now illegal under Title VII. The U. S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Bostock v. Clayton County today, confirming the law of the land.
Getting ready to reopen your business?
Here are the top tips from three Albuquerque attorneys on mitigating the risk of being sued by an employee or customer after reopening: 1) “Consider the state guidelines
New Mexico’s Expanded Medical Cannabis Protections for Employees
Earlier this summer, New Mexico created new protections for employees who use medical cannabis.
If you get a set bonus, you may also deserve extra overtime pay.
On July 1, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a new wage/hour opinion (FLSA2019-7) that reminds us of a commonly overlooked overtime miscalculation.
In New Mexico, What is Illegal Discrimination at Work?
People often ask whether a particular situation is grounds for an employment lawsuit. Both employers and employees often misunderstand what is and what is not covered by the law.
EEOC Locks Up $700,000 Age Discrimination Win Against New Mexico Corrections Department
The New Mexico Corrections Department will pay $700,000 and provide additional non-monetary remedies to settle an age discrimination and retaliation suit
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Employer’s Technical Defense in Religious Discrimination Case
For years, employers have argued that employees’ claims should be dismissed when they have not properly filed a Charge of Discrimination (“charge”) with the EEOC
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