AGG Talks: Solving Employers’ Problems

In this episode, AGG Employment partners Ed Cadagin and Megan Mitchell unpack new Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") guidance on telework and reasonable accommodations. Although the guidance is directed at federal agencies under the Rehabilitation Act, it offers important insight into how the EEOC is likely to evaluate similar issues under the ADA for private employers. Ed...

In this episode, AGG Employment attorneys Ashley Kelly , Theresa Kananen , and Lindsey Locke share what employers need to know about political speech in today’s workplace. They address common misconceptions about the First Amendment, explain how the NLRA can protect certain employee discussions — even when politically charged — and highlight how discrimination laws and state protections may come i...

In this episode, AGG Employment partners Ashley Kelly and Theresa Kananen explore Florida’s CHOICE Act, new legislation that takes a distinctly different approach to non-compete agreements. While most states have recently moved to restrict or ban non-competes, Florida has made them easier to enforce under specific conditions. Ashley and Theresa break down what the law means for employers, includin...

In this episode, AGG Employment partners Henry Perlowski and Theresa Kananen tackle one of the most prevalent workplace challenges: managing employee performance issues when illness or disability is a factor.   While every situation is unique, Henry and Theresa outline legal principles and considerations to help employers balance performance management with compliance under the ADA, FMLA, and othe...

In this episode, AGG Employment attorneys Megan Mitchell , Rick Mitchell , and Lindsey Locke discuss the current state of non-compete agreements and what employers should keep in mind when using them. While the FTC’s proposed ban in 2024 garnered a lot of attention, it remains stalled and the real action is now happening at the state level.    Megan, Rick, and Lindsey walk through key questions em...

In this episode, AGG Employment partner and co-chair, Ashley Kelly , speaks with leaders of the firm's new Civil Rights & False Claims Act Risk & Response Team, Gabe Scannapieco and Sara Lord , about the DOJ’s recent move to expand False Claims Act ("FCA") enforcement to include diversity, equity, and inclusion ("DEI") initiatives. The conversation covers the struc...

In this episode, AGG Employment partners Ed Cadagin and Megan Mitchell discuss considerations for employers addressing leave and reasonable accommodation requests from employees. In particular, Megan and Ed focus on the interplay between FMLA leave and the ADA interactive process. They also cover how the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act impacts the interactive process. 

In this episode, AGG Employment partners Ashley Kelly and Theresa Kananen and AGG Government Contracts partner Tenley Carp discuss the significant changes to DEI programs under the Trump administration. Together, they explore recent executive orders affecting federal contractors and grant recipients, potential enforcement actions, and how private companies are responding to these policy shifts. Th...

In this episode, AGG Employment partners Ashley S. Kelly and Theresa Y. Kananen and Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation of counsel Tia L. Martarella discuss a strategy that many employers feel may encourage employees to receive the coronavirus vaccine and reduce health plan costs: health plan premium surcharges. The discussion includes an overview of the (many) rules and regulations gov...

In this episode, AGG Employment partner Theresa Y. Kananen and Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation of counsel Tia L. Martarella discuss the requirement under the American Rescue Plan Act that employers subsidize COBRA benefits for certain individuals for a period of six months, from April 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021.  

In this episode, AGG Employment and Litigation attorneys Megan P. Mitchell and Edward P. Cadagin discuss considerations for employers who are thinking about implementing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, or who wish to offer incentives to employees who receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Megan and Ed also discuss the EEOC’s updated guidance on vaccination in the workplace. 

As COVID-19 vaccinations have become readily available, more and more businesses are returning employees to work on a pre-COVID schedule. The CDC recently issued guidance stating fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks in most cases. Some workers, though, are not anxious to return to work. In this episode, AGG Employment partners, Ashley S. Kelly and Theresa Y. Kananen , discuss how to h...