Melanie Keeney Serves as Panelist for ELA Program “Navigating the Federal Sea Change”

Dec 23, 2020 | Melanie Gurley Keeney

On December 15, 2020, Melanie Keeney served as a panelist speaker for the program: “Navigating the Federal Sea Change: The Impact of the 2020 Election on Employers,” for the Employment Law Alliance regarding anticipated changes in employment-based...

EEOC Proposes Substantially Amended Religious Discrimination Section for its Compliance Manual

Dec 17, 2020 | James R. Layton

by Jim Layton On a 3-2 party-line vote, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently proposed a substantial revision of Section 12: Religious Discrimination in the EEOC Compliance Manual. The Manual provides comprehensive guidance to EEOC investigators,...

Upcoming Deadlines and Training Requirements for Illinois Employers

Oct 27, 2020 |

by Christine Self Illinois Sexual Harassment Training The Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) was amended by P.A. 101- 0221 to require that all Illinois employers, regardless of size, provide annual sexual harassment training to all employees. The initial training must...

Department of Labor Proposes Rule Establishing “Economic Reality” Test for Independent Contractors

Oct 26, 2020 | Veronica E. Potter

by Veronica Potter On September 22, 2020 the Department of Labor announced a proposed rule relating to the definition of employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), specifically clarifying the distinction between employees and independent contractors. The FLSA...

U.S. Supreme Court Expands “Ministerial Exception” for Religious Employers

Jul 24, 2020 |

by Adam Henningsen The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued an important decision concerning the “ministerial exception” to federal employment discrimination laws. The ministerial exception is a legal doctrine that protects religious entities from being sued...

Governor of Missouri Signs into Law Bills Passed in 2020 General Assembly

Jul 23, 2020 | James R. Layton

by Jim Layton Governor Parson has completed action on bills passed by the 2020 Missouri General Assembly. Many of the bills the governor signed may affect Tueth Keeney clients. Among the significant provisions of those bills, most of which become effective August 28:...