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11.03.2021
EEOC Updates Guidelines for Religious Objections to the COVID-19 Vaccine
(Click here for printable PDF) On October 25, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued new guidance for employers addressing requests for religious exemptions from employer vaccination mandates or other COVID-19 policies. The agency added “Section L” to its existing “Technical Assistance Questions and Answers” related to COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, […]
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10.28.2021
Termination over Failure to Provide FMLA Recertification Upheld
Last month, the Third Circuit upheld Drexel University’s decision to terminate an employee after she took an unapproved extended leave of absence for her medical condition. In Watson v. Drexel University, Drexel University (“the University”) granted an initial leave of absence under the federal Family Leave Leave Act (“FMLA”) to an employee diagnosed with leiomyoma […]
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10.19.2021
Peter L. Frattarelli to Speak at NJSBA 2021 Midyear Meeting
When: October 26-30, 2021 Where: Arizona Biltmore, 400 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Overview: The event will feature signature continuing legal education seminars, providing updates and practical information in key areas like family, labor and employment, and civil practice law and will also include sessions designed to examine and explore Latinx and social justice issues […]
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10.14.2021
New Jersey Expands Law Against Discrimination with Additional Age Discrimination Protections
(Click here for printable PDF) On Tuesday, October 5th, New Jersey Governor Murphy signed into law Assembly Bill, A681, imposing additional age discrimination protections, which expands the current prohibition of discrimination and harassment based on age under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”). The NJLAD prohibits discrimination and harassment based on many protected […]
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Peter L. Frattarelli
Peter L. Frattarelli is the Chair of Archer & Greiner’s Labor & Employment Department. He regularly represents management and employers in labor and employment litigation and proceedings. Peter has extensive experience defending employers and individuals against harassment and discrimination lawsuits, as well as before state and federal administrative agencies.