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U.S. Supreme Court “Clarifies” Standard for Employer Religious Accommodation in the Workplace

July 12, 2023 | Karl R. Ulrich

On June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Groff v. DeJoy, Postmaster General. The Groff decision sought to clarify the undue hardship exception to an employer’s religious accommodation requirement under Title VII. The Court rejected the “more than de minimis cost” test which some lower courts used to apply the undue hardship exception. In the process, the Court seems to have expanded an employer’s obligation to accommodate religion in the workplace.

PowerPoint: Karl R. Ulrich, Esq. – Speaker at Clark County Bar Association Summer CLE Series – Immigration and Employment – June 22, 2023

June 26, 2023 | Karl R. Ulrich

Join Karl as he presents Immigration and Employment at this summers Clark County Bar Association

NLRB Issues McLaren Macomb Decision Preventing a Broad Waiver of Rights in Severance Agreements

May 15, 2023 | Anna N. Self

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a significant decision in McLaren Macomb, highlighting the prohibition of employers imposing broad waivers of rights on employees through severance agreements. Non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions that interfere with employees’ Section 7 rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) were deemed unlawful and unenforceable. This article provides an overview of the case, including the background, the specific provisions challenged, and the implications for employers. It emphasizes the need for employers to carefully consider the risks associated with implementing broad confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions in severance agreements, given the increased likelihood of employees winning such cases when brought to the NLRB’s attention.

VOA Experts to Discuss Press Freedom, Best News Practices at VOA Museum “Oxygen of Journalism” Event

March 6, 2023 | Karl R. Ulrich

Voice of America press freedom and best practices experts in Washington, D.C., will be virtual guests at a presentation and Q&A forum Thursday, March 23 at the National VOA Museum of Broadcasting in West Chester.

The event is part of the museum’s “Journalism: The Oxygen of Democracy” series.

Sebaly, Shillito and Dyer and the Miami University Menard Family Center for Democracy are sponsors. The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. While admission is free, seating is limited to 100 people, so advance registration is required.

FTC Proposes New Rule to Broadly Ban Non-Compete Agreements

January 31, 2023 | Karl R. Ulrich

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed rule that, if
enacted, would amount to a near-total ban on non-compete agreements nationwide. The rule would preempt
the standing state laws which govern non-compete clauses and give employers 180 days to rescind all
existing non-compete agreements.

USCIS H-1B PETITIONS – FY 2024 Cap Season is Here

January 24, 2023 | Karl R. Ulrich

In 2020 USCIS instituted an electronic pre-registration system for H-1B petition filings. For this year, USCIS has indicated the initial registration process will open at noon on March 1 and remain open until noon on March 18, 2023.  The petitions randomly selected in lottery are supposed to be announced on or before March 31, 2023.

National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting – The Oxygen of Democracy Lecture Series

October 6, 2022 | Karl R. Ulrich

Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 from 7 – 9 pm at the National VOA Museum of Broadcasting – 8070 Tylersville Road, West Chester, OH 45069.

VOA Director and Eastern Europe Bureau Chief are Next Guests in VOA Museum’s “Oxygen” Series

National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting – The Oxygen of Democracy Lecture Series

September 8, 2022 | Karl R. Ulrich

Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 7 – 9 pm at the National VOA Museum of Broadcasting – 8070 Tylersville Road, West Chester, OH 45069.

The first in a five-part series featuring three Afghan journalists fleeing Kabul during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal. Then connect via big screen with VOA film producer Lauren Kawana and Hasib Danish Alikozai on filmmaking and Afghanistan today. Q&A follows.

Webinar: Employee Screening in the Transportation Industry

September 6, 2022 | Karl R. Ulrich

Sebaly Shillito + Dyer and Signet Pre-Employment Screening Present a Live Webinar Update: Employee Screening in the Transportation Industry!

• Review DOT Drug & Alcohol testing guidelines
• DOT treatment of marijuana and CBD
• DOT testing protocols
• Updated substances lists/levels
• New developments

Free Webinar – Background Checks in The Home Healthcare Industry

August 12, 2022 | Karl R. Ulrich

Free Webinar – Background Checks in The Home Healthcare Industry Recorded June 29, 2022Presenters: Karl Ulrich, Esq., Sebaly Shillito + Dyer; and Buzzy Castonguay, Owner, C4 Operations, LLC

Navigating Unions – ICRCTV Podcast Recorded June 28, 2022

July 8, 2022 | Karl R. Ulrich

Please Join Karl Ulrich, Sebaly, Shillito & Dyer, and Pandy Pridemore, The Human Resource USA, discuss Navigating Unions. Released June 28, 2022

Challenges of Foreign Workers – ICRCTV Podcast Recorded June 21, 2022

June 24, 2022 | Karl R. Ulrich

Please Join Karl Ulrich, Sebaly, Shillito & Dyer, and Pandy Pridemore, The Human Resource USA, discuss Challenges of Foreign Workers. Release June 21, 2022