June 2015 - GBG Employment Defense Counsel

Amended CFRA Regulations Will Take Effect July 1, 2015 – Clarifying the Rules on Eligibility, Medical Certifications, and Posting Requirements

By: Katherine C. Huibonhoa & Yewleh Chee Beginning July 1, 2015, California employers will need to comply with new amendments to the California Family Rights Act regulations. In adopting the [...]

EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc.: United States Supreme Court Holds an Employer May Be Liable for Failure to Accommodate Religious Practice Absent Actual Knowledge of Any Need for Accommodation

By Katherine C. Huibonhoa & Shelby Pasarell Tsai Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employers from intentionally discriminating against employees based on their religion. 42 U.S.C. § [...]