Alisha Bruce
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Alisha Bruce is a law clerk in the Labor Department and a member of the Employment Litigation & Arbitration Group.
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On Friday, September 23rd, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) issued a Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Rules related to Local Law 144 (“the Law”), which regulates the use of “automated employment decision tools” by employers. The law was originally set to go into effect … Continue Reading
Key Takeaways Individuals with a variety of hearing conditions may have disabilities covered by the ADA. Pre-job offer disability-related questions can violate the ADA, but certain questions regarding the ability of a candidate to perform the essential functions of the role may be permissible. Employers have a duty to provide accommodations for job applicants and … Continue Reading
On June 7, 2022, the Council of the District of Columbia passed the Cannabis Employment Protections Act of 2022 (the “Bill”). If signed into law by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Bill would prohibit employers, with certain exceptions, from “refus[ing] to hire, terminat[ing] from employment, suspend[ing], fail[ing] to promote, demot[ing], or penalize[ing] an individual” due … Continue Reading
Reminder – NYC Employers: “Automated Employment Decision Tools Law” Will Be Enforced Starting April 15
By Joseph O’Keefe and Alisha Bruce on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
EEOC Releases Updated Guidance on ADA Requirements for Individuals with Hearing Disabilities in the Workplace
By Evandro Gigante, Laura Fant and Alisha Bruce on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
Washington, D.C. Bill Would Limit Employers’ Ability to Discipline Based on Marijuana Testing
By Guy Brenner, Laura Fant and Alisha Bruce on Posted in Drugs in the Workplace
