Joshua C. BlackDec 27, 20212 minWorkers’ Rights are Human Rights By Joshua C. Black, Esq. December is Universal Human Rights Month. Established in 1948 in response to the human rights violations of WWII
Joshua C. BlackNov 9, 20212 minHow to Accommodate Religion in the Workplace By Joshua C. Black, Esq. Religious accommodations in the workplace are something many businesses must address to ensure a safe and inclusive
Joshua C. BlackOct 25, 20213 minHalloween Dos and Don’ts at the OfficeBy Joshua C. Black, Esq. Celebrating holidays isn’t out of the norm for many workplaces. As Halloween approaches, employees and employers ma
Joshua C. BlackSep 30, 20212 minHispanic Heritage Month and the Workplace By Joshua C. Black, Esq. National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 through October 15. Started as Hispanic
Joshua C. BlackAug 22, 20213 minWorkplace Sexual Harassment in the News Again By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. Just days ago, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned from his high-profile position after being accused by nearl
Joshua C. BlackJun 24, 20212 minUnderstanding LGBTQ+ Workplace Rights By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. Employers are now required to provide the same job opportunities and conditions for LGBTQ+ employees
Joshua C. BlackFeb 8, 20213 minRacial Diversity Matters in the Workplace By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. Last year was unprecedented in many ways. From a global pandemic and community shutdown to an increased awareness
Joshua C. BlackDec 22, 20202 minEEOC Gives Green Light to Employers Requiring COVID Vaccine By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. Nearly half of all Americans - roughly 42% - said they would not get a free government-approved COVID-19 vaccine
Joshua C. BlackDec 14, 20202 minCan Employers Mandate the COVID-19 Vaccine? Vaccine requirements are common in many industries including the education and healthcare fields.
Joshua C. BlackJun 25, 20203 minEquality in the Workplace for the LGBTQ CommunityOn June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court decided a monumental case for the LGBTQ Community, interpreting Title VII of the Civil Rights Act...
Joshua C. BlackJun 15, 20203 minHistoric Victory for LGBTQ WorkersOn June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court expanded Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, a major step forward towards equality in the workplace.
Joshua C. BlackApr 17, 20203 minEEOC Hits Pause Button: Delays Workers' Right to Suetarting March 21, 2020, the EEOC quietly implemented a policy that temporarily suspended issuing “Notice of Right to Sue” letters to employe