Author name: Kristi Davis

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has unveiled its comprehensive report on the agency’s performance for fiscal year (FY) 2023, spanning from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023. Aligned with its strategic plan and strategic enforcement plan, the agency’s performance throughout FY 2023 reflects a surge in demand for its services and substantial

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a finalized amendment to a regulation regarding the designation of a representative to accompany OSHA inspectors during workplace inspections. But why is this significant? In the realm of occupational safety and hazards, OSHA holds authority over regulations and the imposition of penalties. Central to this authority

Amid the shifting dynamics of the retail sector, where intellectual property (IP) holds paramount importance and competition is intense, the utilization of restrictive covenants stands as a cornerstone for safeguarding proprietary assets. Through the lens of DC IP Lawyers, it’s imperative to note recent developments shaping the landscape of these agreements. In May 2023, the

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) unveiled the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Office of General Counsel (OGC) Annual Report, spanning from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023. Additionally, they introduced a new data dashboard spotlighting resolved cases from the past five fiscal years. In FY 2023, the EEOC, in partnership with DC Employment

Trademark disputes pose significant challenges, both in terms of time and cost. By taking proactive steps to assess risks and avoid infringement, emerging companies can save valuable resources. At the core of most trademark disputes lies the assertion that consumers could be misled by the simultaneous use of brand identifiers by unrelated parties. These identifiers

COVID-19 vaccinations have stirred discussions within workplaces, especially since their widespread availability in late 2020. Initially, some states prohibited government employers from mandating vaccinations for employees, leaving private sector policies to individual employers. Now, this discretionary landscape is evolving, particularly in Texas. Late last year, the Texas legislature passed Senate Bill 7 (“SB 7”), signed

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has unveiled two comprehensive reports shedding light on the status of individuals with disabilities within the federal workforce. Entitled “Optimal Strategies for Leveraging Schedule A to Recruit, Employ, Promote, and Retain Individuals with Disabilities,” the first report delves into the utilization of Schedule A hiring authority by agencies

The propriety of restrictive covenants – including covenants not to compete – has long been a contentious topic in the realm of employment law for DC Civil Lawyers. Many debates center on balancing the interests of employers in protecting their business assets with the rights of employees to pursue opportunities freely. In recent years, there

DC Employment Lawyers Note: Navigating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) demands employers to offer reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Essential to this process is the “interactive process,” wherein employers and requesting employees collaborate to identify suitable accommodations. While not explicitly mandated, the law strongly favors this interactive approach. Yet, many employers represented by

AI tools like ChatGPT and Otter are increasingly utilized by employees to streamline business tasks. Otter, specifically, serves as an AI Meeting Assistant, offering real-time transcription and summarization of meetings, audio recording, slide capturing, action item extraction, and content generation such as emails and status updates. However, DC IP Lawyers advise that both employers and