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Articles by Sarah Benedict
What If I Stopped Trying To Make Summer Magic?
I remember childhood summer breaks as a carefree time of pure, simple pleasures: climbing the magnolia tree in the front yard until I was eye-level with the electrical wires, playing games of capture the flag that felt far more consequential than they were, and making elaborate shoebox homes for roly-polies. The schedules and responsibilities faded away, and my biggest challenges were mosquito bites and sunburns.
Actually, I’m Really Cool When My Kids Aren’t Around
“I wish you could see me at a wedding,” I wanted to say to my new mom friend who’d arrived at my home with her kid for a playdate, as we did our very best to cobble a conversation together between being served cake and pizza at our kids’ frenetic imaginary restaurant. I was excited to talk about anything beyond my fifth favorite color, what would happen if a mid-sized dinosaur lived in our house, and whether or not Rapunzel has her driver’s license.
Supreme Court Clarifies Standard for Undue Hardship for Religious Accommodations | JD Supra
Justices reject "de minimis" standard in case involving U.S. Postal Service employee Employers must consider a new, more rigorous standard before concluding that a proposed accommodation for a religious belief or practice presents a new hardship, following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Groff v. DeJoy. No longer may an accommodation be rejected if it creates more than a "de minimis" cost.
Trial Victory for Alaska Airlines: Five Takeaways for Employers | JD Supra
Following a four-week, virtual trial, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) received a complete defense verdict from a King County Superior Court jury on June 1, 2022. The case offers important takeaways for employers on handling disciplinary action and on trial strategy. Background The plaintiff was a 13-year Alaska employee who supervised customer service agents.
Oregon Health Authority's COVID-19 Vaccine Rule for Healthcare Providers and Staff | JD Supra
Effective September 30, 2021, a new rule issued by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will require either 1) proof of vaccination or 2) weekly COVID-19 testing for all "Healthcare Providers" and "Healthcare Staff" working in any "Healthcare Setting." Employers, Healthcare Providers, and even Healthcare Staff themselves who violate the rule are subject to a fine of $500 per day, per violation—the maximum penalty OHA is authorized to impose. The rule has led to numerous questions.
Steve Martin Interview, March 3rd, 2014
Comedian/Actor/Banjo Picker Steve Martin talks with Martin Anderson during WNCW’s Spring Fund Drive about his new “Live” CD/DVD, which features The Steep Canyon Rangers and Edie Brickell.
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