Election & Politics Law, Labor & Employment Law, Civil Rights

Revisions to CHRO-Related Statutes Under Consideration Include Damages for Emotional Distress

by Daniel A. Schwartz | Pullman & Comley, LLC on 5/16/2013

Whenever someone tells you that a proposed bill “clarifies” something or “simplifies” existing law, you should view such talk with a dose of healthy skepticism....more

California Chamber of Commerce Releases Its 2013 List of “Job Killer” Bills

by Anthony Oncidi, Mira Serrill-Robins | Proskauer - California Employment Law on 4/12/2013

The California Chamber of Commerce has just released its annual list of “job killer” bills that have been proposed in the California Legislature. This year’s list identifies 32 proposed laws, including six new “Costly...more

Supreme Court To Hear Case On Michigan Affirmative Action Ban

by David B. Weisenfeld | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 4/9/2013

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear another major affirmative action case, Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, No. 12-682. At issue is the legality of Michigan's voter-approved ban of using racial preferences...more

Right to Work Law Challenged in Michigan

by Michele Bowman | Lawyers.com on 4/8/2013

The ACLU is trying to dismantle a “right to work” law passed in Michigan in December, saying people were locked out of the capitol while the measure was debated. ...more

Federal Sick Leave Law Reintroduced to Congress

by Michael Graham | Proskauer - Government Contractor Compliance... on 3/22/2013

On March 20, 2013, Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) reintroduced the Healthy Families Act (“the Act”) to the United States Senate (S. 631) and House of Representative (bill number not yet...more

New York City Council Likely to Vote This Week to Override Mayor Bloomberg's Veto of Law Prohibiting Discrimination Based on an...

by Michael S. Arnold | Mintz Levin - Employment, Labor & Benefits on 3/12/2013

Following up on our earlier posts, tomorrow, March 13, 2013, the New York City Council’s Committee on Civil Rights will determine whether to send the new unemployment discrimination law (No. 814-A) to the full New York City...more

Mayor Bloomberg Vetoes Legislation Prohibiting Discrimination Against Unemployed

by David Katz | Mintz Levin - Employment, Labor & Benefits on 2/25/2013

As we predicted in an earlier blog post, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has vetoed legislation aimed at prohibiting discrimination against New York City’s unemployed. ...more

Obama's Second Inaugural Address Provides Insight Into Presidential Agenda Affecting HR

by Beth P. Zoller | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 1/24/2013

In his second inaugural address, President Barack Obama provided America with some insights into his beliefs and his agenda, which will significantly affect today's workplace. Fittingly scheduled on a day that honored the...more

'Dyed' In The Wool Conservative? The 6th Circuit Weighs In On Political-Affiliation Retaliation Claims

by Marta Moakley | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 1/17/2013

In Dye v. Office of the Racing Comm'n, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that individuals alleging retaliation because of their political affiliation need not show that they were actually affiliated with the...more

Milwaukee Fire And Police Commission To Revisit Its Decision To Rehire Fired Police Officer

by Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. on 12/10/2012

At its meeting on Thursday night, December 6, 2012, the City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission ("FPC") announced that it would reconsider its decision to reinstate Milwaukee Police Department ("MPD") Officer Richard...more

Obama's Mark on Employment Law - What do Employers Have to Look "Forward" To in the Next Four Years?

by Akerman Senterfitt on 11/21/2012

Now that the frenzy of the election has died down, Florida has counted its votes, and the major media outlets have moved on from dissecting party rhetoric, the question remains: What does Obama's reelection mean for the...more

Sixth Circuit Strikes Down Michigan Affirmative Action Ban

by David B. Weisenfeld | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 11/19/2012

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a Michigan law that banned preferential treatment based on race, sex or national origin in public employment, public education or public contracting. The ruling defeats the 2006...more

Affirmative Action Ban Overturned

by Varnum LLP on 11/19/2012

In an important decision for Michigan's public universities and proponents of affirmative action, the full Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down Michigan's "Proposal 2." Proposal 2 was enacted by voters in 2006 as...more

Oklahoma Voters Ban Affirmative Action in State Employment

by Beth P. Zoller | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 11/15/2012

On November 6, 2012, voters in Oklahoma approved the Oklahoma Affirmative Action Ban Amendment, State Question 759 which eliminates affirmative action in state employment. This constitutional amendment bans affirmative action...more

Voters in Four States Show Support for Same-Sex Marriage

by Beth P. Zoller | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 11/14/2012

In the recent election four states - Maryland, Maine, Minnesota and Washington - demonstrated their increased support for same-sex marriage. This comes directly on the heels of New York's highest court striking down the...more

Results of State Voter Referendums on Same-Sex Marriage: Implications for Employee Benefit Plans

by McDermott Will & Emery on 11/12/2012

Voters in Maine, Maryland and Washington approved the legalization of same-sex marriage in their states. In addition, voters in Minnesota rejected a state constitutional amendment to define marriage as an opposite-sex union....more

States Pass Host of Ballot Measures Affecting HR

by David B. Weisenfeld | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 11/11/2012

Overshadowed by President Obama's re-election and some hotly-contested Senate races were several notable state ballot measures affecting HR....more

A Look Back at Obama’s (First?) Four Years and Employment Law

by Pullman & Comley, LLC on 11/6/2012

Finally, today is Election Day. And while the pundits tonight will all look forward to what the next four years might bring, it’s worth taking a quick peek back at Obama’s (first?) four years with a review of some of...more

Talking Politics at Work Can Get You Fired

by Lawyers.com on 11/1/2012

Political disagreements can arise in the workplace at any time, but especially during an election season. Some of these can be heated. In the interest of maintaining order, many private employers restrict political speech in...more

Upcoming State Voter Referendums on Same-Sex Marriage

by McDermott Will & Emery on 10/26/2012

Voter referendums on same-sex marriage will be on the November ballots in four states: Maryland, Washington, Maine and Minnesota. The outcome of these referendums may complicate the options and obligations of employers in...more

Primer on Employer Obligations Regarding Equal Pay

by XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 10/25/2012

Greater workplace flexibility for women and putting women in greater positions of power in government and business has been raised repeatedly by this year's presidential candidates. As a result, the issue of equal pay for...more

Labor Letter, October 2012: Politics In The Workplace: A Practical Approach

by Fisher & Phillips LLP on 10/5/2012

As the 2012 presidential election rapidly approaches, employers must brace themselves for an inevitable spike in political banter in the workplace. Indeed, with social and political issues such as healthcare reform and...more

Recently Enacted Legislation of Interest to California Employers

by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 10/5/2012

September 30 was the last day for California Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. to sign or veto bills passed by the State Legislature during its 2011-2012 Regular Session. Governor Brown signed several bills of interest to...more

Quick Hits: Election Roundup, Seminar Details, Harassment, and CTDOL Improvements

by Pullman & Comley, LLC on 9/28/2012

As the week draws to a close, it’s time for another installment of Quick Hits, where I highlight a few blog posts worth a read. - As readers know, this week I’ve been posing a series of questions to the major party...more

Election 2012: What Debate Questions Would You Ask Rep. Paul Ryan

by Pullman & Comley, LLC on 9/27/2012

As we continue our series this week of highlighting employment law issues for the candidates, next up is Rep. Paul Ryan... Your record on the Employment Non-discrimination Act is, to be blunt, muddy at best. You appear...more

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