U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Religious and Moral Exemptions in ACA Birth Control Mandate
On July 8, 2020, the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in Little Sisters of the Poor Saints Peter and Paul Home v. Pennsylvania, Case No. 19-431, addressing the regulatory exemption to the mandate for health plans to provide birth control. The Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide […]
U.S. Supreme Court Reinforces “Ministerial Exception,” Protecting Religious Employers from Employment Discrimination Claims
On July 8, 2020, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru, Case No. 19-267. In this opinion, the Court addressed two consolidated cases involving suits by former teachers at Catholic schools in California whose contracts were not renewed. In one case, the plaintiff sued under the […]
COVID-19 Policy Update — What the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Means for You
On March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act” or “Act”) which provides support to both individuals and businesses. Below are some frequently asked questions and answers with links to resources. EMPLOYER BENEFITS Title I of the CARES Act contains a provision that provides assistance […]
Employer FAQ – “Stay-at-Home” Order and Families First Coronavirus Response Act Explained
During this period of uncertainty and rapidly evolving information, it is important for businesses, organizations, and employers to stay up to date. Below are some frequently asked questions and answers with links to resources. On March 23, 2020, the Governor of Indiana issued a statewide “stay-at-home” Executive Order to take effect from 11:59 p.m. on […]
Employer FAQ – Must Read for Indiana Businesses Managing COVID-19 Impact
During this period of uncertainty and rapidly evolving information, it is important for businesses, organizations, and employers to stay up to date. Below are some frequently asked questions and answers with links to resources. Q: Should I close my business? A: It depends. Be sure to check local mandates and guidelines. On March 16, 2020, […]
Not Blowing Smoke: Indiana’s Marijuana Laws Keep Things Simple for Employers, for Now
As most are aware, many states have recently repealed statutes criminalizing the possession or use of marijuana, at a minimum, created an exemption for medical use. Illinois,1 Michigan,2 Colorado,3 California,4 and Massachusetts 5 are among states that have fully decriminalized marijuana for personal use. In addition, many states, such as Ohio, have declined to legalize marijuana for recreational […]
Worker Performance and Terminations — Hasta la Vista, Maybe?
Contrary to the way “The Apprentice” depicts termination with the simple uttering of two words — “You’re fired” — terminations require much more planning and preparation. While some terminations may be conducted immediately out of necessity, most should be the final step of performance management. Methods for addressing an employee’s inadequacies can range from coaching […]
