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EEOC Continues to Shine Spotlight on Construction Industry

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In a post last year, we discussed how examining the EEOC’s annual reports and Strategic Enforcement Plan could provide guidance as to how the agency intends to allocate its resources and enforcement efforts in the upcoming...more

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Preventing Workplace Bullying: 7 Steps Employers Can Take Now

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While many federal and state laws protect employees against harassment, workplace bullying often isn’t covered unless it is based on a protected characteristic, such as race or gender. But that doesn’t mean employers should...more

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Federal Court Permanently Blocks Florida Restrictions on Workplace Diversity Training

On July 26, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida permanently blocked Florida’s Stop WOKE Act, which restricted the types of anti-harassment and antidiscrimination training that employers can...more

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Post-Chevron Employment Law Regulations: What to Expect

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Forty years ago, the US Supreme Court’s decision in Chevron USA, Inc. v. National Resources Defense Council, 46 US 837 (1984), upended administrative law practice. In brief, that case, for which the “Chevron doctrine” is...more

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Ley 2365: Protección de víctimas de acoso sexual en el ámbito laboral y educativo en Colombia

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El Congreso de Colombia el 20 de junio de 2024, promulgó la Ley 2365 de 2024, con el objetivo de garantizar el derecho fundamental a la igualdad y prevenir la discriminación y violencia de género mediante medidas de...more

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OCR Releases Fact Sheet on School Districts’ Obligations under Title VI

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On July 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a Fact Sheet, which provides guidance to help school districts prevent and address discrimination, including harassment,...more

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OCR Update: Shared Ancestry and Ethnicity Discrimination Guidance

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In recent months, OCR has reached resolution agreements with a school district and two universities after investigating complaints of discrimination and harassment based on ancestry or ethnicity, including allegations...more

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EEOC Provides Guidance to Prevent Harassment in the Construction Industry

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According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), numerous factors increase the risk of harassment in the construction industry, including a relatively homogeneous workforce, pressure to conform to traditional...more

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What Does New York City's Expanded Anti-Discrimination Protection Mean for Employers?

On May 11, 2024, a new law went into effect, amending New York City Administrative Code §§ 8-109 and 8-502. The law prohibits provisions in agreements that shorten the timeframe an employee has to file a claim for unlawful...more

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Changing Requirements for Title VI Compliance?

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Case resolutions released by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) in the past two weeks may be signaling a change in how OCR expects institutions of higher education to comply with Title VI’s mandate...more

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Pride Month is Here: Employer Resources for Supporting LGBTQ+ Workers and Staying Compliant All Year Long

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Federal employment protections for LGBTQ+ individuals have greatly expanded over the past four years. While the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) remains committed to preventing workplace discrimination...more

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Religious Discrimination Claims Expected to Spike

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In the newest episode of The Employment Law Counselor in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Jeff is joined by Tanya Salgado, Partner, to discuss how religious discrimination and religious...more

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New Jersey Supreme Court Holds that Broad Non-Disparagement Clauses No Longer Permitted

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Laws have been enacted throughout the United States in the wake of the #MeToo movement which have served to erode the confidentially and non-disparagement protections that settlement agreements typically provide employers....more

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Empowering Agent and Employee Wellness in the Real Estate Industry

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Wellness is important for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that real estate agents and employees spend so much time at work. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2022, full-time employees in the...more

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EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Workplace Harassment: Covered Bases and Causation

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its first updated enforcement guidance on workplace harassment in 25 years on April 29, 2024. The guidance reflects a number of new developments concerning workplace...more

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EEOC Guidance Provides Employers with a Roadmap for Effective Workplace Anti-Harassment Policies and Training

Last week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its updated guidance on harassment in the workplace (the “Guidance”) which provides a comprehensive resource on federal workplace harassment law. The...more

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[Event] Annual Employment Law Summit - May 15th, San Diego, CA

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The agenda for Mintz’s Annual Employment Law Summit taking place on May 15th in San Diego is now available! This year, we are thrilled to feature Hon. William McCurine as our keynote speaker. The segments this year include:...more

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EEOC’s New Harassment Enforcement Guidelines: A Good Primer for Addressing Workplace Harassment and Retaliation

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On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its long-awaited workplace harassment and enforcement guidelines to help employers understand what type of conduct the agency considers to be...more

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EEOC Issues Guidance on Workplace Harassment

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently published its final Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. The EEOC also issued supplemental documents with the guidance, including a Summary of...more

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[Webinar] Implementing the 2024 Title IX Regulations for Higher Education: Nuances & Best Practices - September 18th - 19th, 11:00...

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This two-day course will delve deeper into specific sections of the Final Rule, the nuances of each, anticipating challenges, and exploring how to implement key provisions. Expert presenters will place this discussion against...more

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[Webinar] Implementing the 2024 Title IX Regulations for Higher Education: Nuances & Best Practices - August 12th - 13th, 11:00 am...

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This two-day course will delve deeper into specific sections of the Final Rule, the nuances of each, anticipating challenges, and exploring how to implement key provisions. Expert presenters will place this discussion against...more

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[Webinar] Implementing the 2024 Title IX Regulations for Higher Education: Nuances & Best Practices - July 10th - 11th, 11:00 am -...

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This two-day course will delve deeper into specific sections of the Final Rule, the nuances of each, anticipating challenges, and exploring how to implement key provisions. Expert presenters will place this discussion against...more

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[Event] Implementing the 2024 Title IX Regulations for Higher Education: Nuances & Best Practices - June 2nd - 3rd, Denver, CO

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This two-day course will delve deeper into specific sections of the Final Rule, the nuances of each, anticipating challenges, and exploring how to implement key provisions. Expert presenters will place this discussion against...more

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[Webinar] Implementing the 2024 Title IX Regulations for Higher Education: Nuances & Best Practices - May 7th - 8th, 11:00 am -...

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This two-day course will delve deeper into specific sections of the Final Rule, the nuances of each, anticipating challenges, and exploring how to implement key provisions. Expert presenters will place this discussion against...more

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[Webinar] Implementing the 2024 Title IX Regulations for Higher Education - September 18th, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm ET

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This course focuses on the revised regulatory requirements and the policy, procedural, and practice changes needed to ensure compliance. Title IX professionals will leave this course with an understanding of: - The...more

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