Discrimination

In the context of health care decision-making in Arizona, especially for individuals who are incapacitated, the state utilizes a legal structure that includes health care powers of attorney and surrogate decision-making laws. Although Arizona has not fully implemented the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (UHCDA), its legal provisions aim to fulfill a similar objective: to ensure that the health care preferences of individuals are honored and implemented in situations where they are unable to communicate their wishes directly.

In a significant development for labor law and worker classification in the United States, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule on Tuesday that revises the interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) classification provision. This rule aims to provide clearer criteria for determining whether a worker may be considered an independent contractor.

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a landmark regulation in the United States, has ushered in a new era of corporate responsibility and transparency. This act requires businesses to disclose their beneficial owners, aiming to prevent and combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities. As business owners and entrepreneurs, it's crucial to understand the implications of this act and adhere to its requirements.

In a recent landmark ruling, the Supreme Court addressed a case that revolved around a Christian postal worker's refusal to work on Sundays due to religious beliefs. 

On July 31, 2023, a groundbreaking decision was made by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, breathing new life into a Christian teacher's religious discrimination lawsuit. At its core, the case revolves around the refusal of the teacher to address transgender students by their chosen names and pronouns. It encapsulates the complexities surrounding the balance of religious freedoms and protections against LGBTQ+ discrimination in the constantly evolving legal framework.

In the landscape of workplace equality, the recent case of Stacey Arnold Yerkes against the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) stands as a beacon of justice and empowerment. Yerkes, a gay female, served the Patrol diligently from 1994 to 2018, climbing the ranks to the position of a Criminal Interdiction Training Sergeant. Her story is not just a tale of success but a testament to courage in the face of discrimination.

Operating a short term rental property can be an intimidating venture. Owners of rental homes are expected to comply with pertinent laws and property restrictions, or hire someone that can help them comply with their obligations.  Avoid unnecessary legal risk and focus on maximizing their property’s potential by accounting for these top ten considerations from the outset.

Non-compete agreements are facing increased scrutiny, with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) joining the fray. This Memo follows the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent proposal to ban most non-compete restrictions, providing very limited exceptions. In a recent memo, the NLRB's General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo stated that non-competes in employment and severance agreements generally violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). This development raises concerns for employers, but it's essential to understand the memo's limitations and potential challenges the NLRB may encounter.