On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court held in favor of an evangelical Christian postal worker and established a higher standard that employers must follow when responding to a religious accommodation request. In Groff v. Dejoy, the Court ruled unanimously that the prior standard – the “de minimis standard” – was insufficient under Title VII of...
In the wake of the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) February 23, 2023 opinion in McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58 (2023) regarding whether employers could include confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions in severance agreements, many questions remained as to the scope and application of the opinion. Clyde Snow previously issued...
December 21, 2021 On Friday, December 17, 2021, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s block on President Biden’s vaccine mandate, meaning the vaccine mandate will go into effect on January 4, 2022. The vaccine mandate requires that all private employers who employ 100 or more employees nationwide must require their employees...
On June 15, 2020, in a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects gay and transgender employees from being terminated based solely on their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. There has long been a circuit split on this issue with some circuits, including the Seventh Circuit, holding...
The 2018 Utah Legislature concluded on March 8, 2018. Although it was a record year for number of bills introduced, the Legislature passed 533 bills, two short of last year’s all-time record. Below, I summarize the employment-related bills that passed through the Legislature and will go into effect on May 7, 2018. For assistance navigating how...
The 2018 Utah Legislature begins on Monday, January 22, and a record number of bills have been filed this year – more than 1,100 – which will make for a busy session for lawmakers. Depending on how you look at it, there are seven bills that affect private employers, while an additional two bills that strictly affect public employees may, if...
Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up an appeal from the Eleventh Circuit on whether sexual orientation is protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Currently, Title VII prohibits employers from discriminating against employees and applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national...
As a business owner, you have probably encountered situations where you found yourself unprepared. Let's be honest. No matter how hard we try to anticipate future events, there will always be somewhere we find ourselves unprepared. One incident that no one is ever...
Brian Deurloo, President and Founder of Frog Creek Partners, gives us the story of his novel invention: the Gutter Bin stormwater filtration system. We learn the inspiring details of Brian's efforts to better himself and the water world. An elegantly simple and...
This week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on episode 68: Regenerative Agriculture.Shelby Smith, Master's Candidate at the UCSB Bren School of Environmental Science &...
You have uttered the four words you hope never to say in your relationship: "I want a divorce." Getting a divorce can be emotionally draining, scary, and frustrating. But with an attorney's support, filing for divorce can be much easier and less intimidating. At Clyde...
Shaina Shay, Owner and Editor of The Water Report, gives us a great overview of this invaluable newsletter and her approach to water reporting. We discuss the importance of long format journalism and trends she is seeing across various water sectors.
August 21, 2023 -- Clyde Snow & Sessions, P.C. is pleased to announce that 4 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier...
August 18, 2023 -- Clyde Snow & Sessions, P.C. attorney Dean C. Andreasen was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2024 "Lawyer of the Year" for Family Law. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the "Lawyer...