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Statute of Limitations Anti-Discrimination Policies

Statute of Limitations refers to a statute that sets the time period during which a legal claim can be brought. Most statute of limitations laws require individuals to sue at some point during a set period... more +
Statute of Limitations refers to a statute that sets the time period during which a legal claim can be brought. Most statute of limitations laws require individuals to sue at some point during a set period usually commencing from the date of the wrong or injury or the discovery of the wrong or injury. Except for under a limited set of circumstances, if an individual does not file a suit within the specified time period, the law bars them from ever suing on that claim. less -
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Illinois Extends Statute of Limitations for Filing Discrimination Claims Under Illinois Human Rights Act, Adds Protected Classes,...

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Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law several bills that significantly amend the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA). As a result of these amendments, Illinois employers should expect an uptick in discrimination cases...more

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UPDATE: New York State Amendments Affecting Employee Anti-Discrimination Protections

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A SNAPSHOT OF WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW- • New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law two bills impacting employment discrimination protections in the State. • The first bill prohibits liquidated damages and...more

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New York Extends Statute of Limitations For Discrimination Claims Under NYSHRL and Expands Restrictions on Settlement Agreements...

New York State recently enacted two new employment law bills. The first law extends the statute of limitations for claims of discriminatory practices under the New York State Human Rights Law. The second law expands...more

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New York Amends the Definition of “Employer” under the Human Rights Law and Expands Workplace Protections for Workers

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On March 16, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of legislation to address workplace discrimination, harassment and retaliation. On March 16, 2022, Senate Bill S5870/Assembly Bill A7101 went it effect. ...more

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Time To Check In On Oregon’s Workplace Fairness Act

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It has been just over two years since Governor Brown signed the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act (OWFA) into law on June 11, 2019. The OWFA was passed to address workplace concerns raised by the #MeToo movement. It has broad...more

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Nevada Legislative Update - June 2021

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Similar to 2019, in 2021, the Nevada Legislature passed several bills implicating employment issues for both private and public employers. High level summaries of the relevant provisions of these bills and their effective...more

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Bill Proposes Sweeping Expansion of Colorado Anti-Discrimination Statute

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The Colorado Legislature has formally introduced Senate Bill 21-176, the Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (POWR) Act, which would impose sweeping changes to Colorado’s anti-discrimination law....more

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Don’t Get Caught by Surprise – Oregon’s Workplace Fairness Act Provisions Take Effect October 1, 2020

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The final provisions of Oregon’s Workplace Fairness Act (OWFA) go into effect on October 1, 2020—less than a month away. All employers doing business in Oregon will need to make changes to their harassment policies and...more

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New Florida Law Shortens Time for Filing Certain Discrimination Claims

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Executive Summary: On June 30, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law CS/HB 255 which, among other things, amends the Florida Civil Rights of 1992 (FCRA) to statutorily define the limitations period by which a...more

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Governor Murphy Proposes Numerous Changes to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination

On February 18, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy proposed a host of legislative changes to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) (N.J.S.A. 10:5-1, et seq.). According to the governor, the changes aim “to clarify legal...more

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A Change Is Gonna Come - Governor Murphy Announces Proposed Legislation to Revise New Jersey’s Anti-Workplace Harassment Laws for...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On February 18, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy announced proposed legislation amending New Jersey’s anti-workplace harassment laws for both public and private employers. ...more

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Legislative Highlights for Oregon Employers in 2020

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Oregon’s active 2019 legislative session has prompted the need for several policy and handbook updates for employers doing business in Oregon.  This Insight provides an overview of the most notable recent employment law...more

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New Laws for California Employers in 2020

The California Legislature and Governor Newsom have passed a sizable list of new laws governing the workplace in 2020. Employers are, once again, advised to evaluate their workplace rules and practices to insure they keep...more

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The Employment Law Landscape in 2020

2019 was a busy year for lawmakers across the nation, underscoring the need for employers to remain apprised of all the new laws that will be taking effect in 2020. Below we summarize some of the significant developments...more

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New York State’s Updates on Sexual Harassment Prevention and Anti-Discrimination Laws

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In recent months, the New York State legislature has enacted amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”) and other laws aimed at expanding protections against discrimination and harassment. The laws emphasize...more

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2020 Vision: California’s New Employment Laws

To close out the 2019 legislative season, Governor Gavin Newsom signed dozens of bills into law, which will have lasting impacts for California employers. In addition to the summaries and clarifications from prior blog posts,...more

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California Legislature Extends Statute of Limitations for Fair Employment and Housing Act Claims to Three Years

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On October 10, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 9 into law, extending the statute of limitations for claims under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA"), California's comprehensive employment...more

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Working Wise: Recent New York Harassment and Discrimination Legislation

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In this episode, Laura Scully discusses key legislation that the New York State Governor signed on August 12, 2019, as part of his 2019 Women's Justice Agenda....more

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Manufacturing a Summer (Employment) Potpourri

As predicted here, the Trump Administration launched a series of not-so-surprising raids to arrest undocumented workers.  As of this writing, there has not been a noticeable increase in the prosecution of employers who employ...more

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New York Employers: Prepare for Changes to Harassment, Discrimination and Equal Rights Laws

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New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on August 12 signed into law new legislation expanding employee protections against discrimination and harassment. Among the key provisions are a lower standard for proving harassment,...more

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In Case You Missed It…New Employment Laws in Effect for 2019 (Part 1)

The California Legislature is currently working on new laws that will go into effect next year.  Indeed, Governor Newsom has already begun to sign some legislation into law (see, for example, the CROWN Act)....more

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Oregon Enacts Sweeping #MeToo Law

On June 11, 2019, Governor Kate Brown signed into law the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act (SB 726), which will significantly impact all Oregon employers. The Act addresses concerns of the #MeToo movement by imposing strict...more

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New York State Approves Expanded Protections For Employees And Applicants

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New York State is on its way to enacting comprehensive reforms to broaden the scope of its discrimination and harassment laws, including one of the most robust anti-harassment bills in the #MeToo era, amendments to the...more

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New York Legislature Passes Sweeping Amendments to its Discrimination and Harassment and Pay Equity Laws

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Building in part on amendments passed last year, the New York State Legislature has passed legislation significantly broadening protections for employees. Governor Cuomo is expected to sign the amendments into law shortly....more

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What New York State’s Recent Employment Law Overhaul Means for Employers

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With New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo expected to sign legislation making it easier for employees who complain of workplace sexual harassment and other discrimination to prevail in litigation, our Labor & Employment Group explains...more

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