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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1964 and aimed at preventing discrimination in the workplace on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, and religion. Title VII... more +
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1964 and aimed at preventing discrimination in the workplace on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, and religion. Title VII has been subsequently extended to discrimination on the basis of pregnancy and sexual stereotypes and to prohibit sexual harassment. Title VII applies to all employers with fifteen or more employees including private employers, state and local governments, and educational institutions.  less -
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The State AG Report – 5.23.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •New York AG Secures Record $2 Billion Settlement in Crypto...more

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EEOC Title VII: What It Means for AI & Pay Equity Compliance

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Employers that use AI and automated systems such as pay equity software to streamline workplace processes have received a stark reminder about potential employment discrimination violations. On May 18th, the EEOC released...more

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Biden Administration Marks Transgender Visibility Day With Plan of Support

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On Transgender Day of Visibility 2022, March 31, the Biden Administration published a Fact Sheet outlining its dedication to equality and visibility for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming Americans....more

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What Rights Do LGBTQ Employees Have At Workplace?

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Last year has seen big changes in the workplace for LGBTQ employees. First, there was the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, which interpreted Title VII as protecting gay and transgender...more

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Nutter Bank Report: June 2021

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Fed Issues Proposed Rule for New Instant Electronic Payment Service - FedNow The Federal Reserve has issued a proposed rule that would govern funds transfers over the Federal Reserve’s new 24x7x365 service that will...more

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CFPB Issues Interpretive Rule Clarifying that Sex Discrimination under ECOA and Regulation B Includes Sexual Orientation and...

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Under the leadership of Acting CFPB Director Dave Uejio, the Bureau issued an interpretive rule on March 9, 2021 clarifying that the prohibition against sex discrimination under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (“ECOA”) and...more

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CFPB Clarifies That ECOA Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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On March 9, 2021, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an Interpretive Rule clarifying that the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Regulation B prohibit discrimination based on: Sexual orientation;...more

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Alert: CFPB Clarifies That Prohibition Against Sex Discrimination Includes Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continues to focus on fair lending and is poised to increase enforcement actions. On March 9, the CFPB issued an interpretive rule to clarify that the prohibition against sex...more

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Anti-Discrimination Clarification From CFPB | $110 Million Charity Scam | Deceptive Claims re: CBD Cures

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2022 AG Elections- Kansas Attorney General Eyes Governor’s Mansion- •Kansas AG Derek Schmidt announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Governor in 2022. •Schmidt, who first assumed the AG’s office in...more

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Key Supreme Court Cases From the 2019-20 Term and a Look Ahead to the 2020-21 Term

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On September 23, 2020, a panel of Skadden attorneys hosted a webinar entitled “Key Supreme Court Cases From the 2019-20 Term and a Look Ahead to the 2020-21 Term.” Panelists Julie Bédard, Boris Bershteyn, Jocelyn E. Strauber...more

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Equality in Credit Decisions - Does "Sex" include Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity?

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In June of this year, the United States Supreme Court held that an employer who fires an employee for being gay or transgender violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ("Title VII"). Title VII prohibits employers from refusing...more

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2019-20 Supreme Court Update

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2019-20 term is receiving substantial attention for cases involving signature initiatives of President Donald Trump’s administration. But the Court also maintains an extensive docket directly relevant...more

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The State AG Report Weekly Update October 2018 #4

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Antitrust- Arizona Attorney General Sues Dental Supply Company Over Allegedly Anticompetitive and Deceptive Practices- Arizona AG Mark Brnovich filed a lawsuit against Benco Dental Supply Company (“Benco”) alleging that...more

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Employment Discrimination Class Action Filed Against CFPB

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The CFPB and its Acting Director are facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging discrimination against minority and female workers based on allegations of lesser pay and fewer promotions than their white male...more

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DOJ amicus brief in employment discrimination case undermines CFPB position on ECOA protection for sexual orientation

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The Department of Justice has filed an amicus brief in a case pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit that presents the question of whether the prohibition on employment discrimination on the basis of...more

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SCOTUS Grimm decision could impact CFPB position on ECOA protection for gender identity and sexual orientation

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On October 28, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the petition for a writ of certiorari in Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board, a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit that marked the first time...more

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Criminal Background Check Policies under Fire from the EEOC

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) continues to crack down on allegedly discriminatory employer policies and practices involving criminal background checks....more

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Employment And Labor Insight: Year In Review - Are Your Employment Procedures, Practices And Policies In Compliance?

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As we enter 2013, we would like to update you on the importance of reviewing your application, background check procedures, employment policies and employee handbook for compliance with the changing laws in these areas....more

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