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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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Legal Update: Connecticut Supreme Court Adopts SCOTUS Definition of “Supervisor” for Establishing Vicarious Liability for Hostile...

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On August 1, 2024, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled in O’Reggio v. Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities that the definition of “supervisor” set forth by the U.S. Supreme Court in Vance v. Ball State University to...more

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4 Key Takeaways - Employment Law Update: What You Need to Know Now and Next

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Kilpatrick’s Brodie Erwin and Sarah Spangenburg recently presented an “Employment Law Update: What You Need to Know Now and Next” at the firm’s annual In-House Counsel Summit in Raleigh. Mr. Erwin and Ms. Spangenburg explored...more

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AI and HR: Navigating Legal Challenges in Recruiting and Hiring

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Using AI in HR - Hire or Hover? Hiring executives are asking if the compliance costs and discrimination risks outweigh the anticipated benefits of using artificial intelligence (AI) tools for hiring and employment-related...more

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Caveat Employer: An Employee’s Off-Duty Social Media Posts Can Constitute Workplace Harassment

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As the workplace continues to take a new shape, the distinction between “workplace conduct” and “off duty” conduct continues to fade for many.  After a recent Ninth Circuit ruling, employers must be more vigilant than ever in...more

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Shifting Views on Paid Administrative Leave

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Employers often place employees on paid administrative leave while they investigate accusations of employee misconduct or make decisions regarding the employees’ employment. Traditionally, most federal courts agreed that this...more

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Discriminatory or Just Cheap? Eleventh Circuit Panel Rules that Employer-Sponsored Health Plans Must Cover Gender-Affirming Care;...

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In its 2020 decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, the United States Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits covered employers from discriminating against employees based on their...more

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EEOC Sues Wabash National for Pregnancy Discrimination

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First Federal Lawsuit Claiming Violation of New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - INDIANAPOLIS – Wabash National Corporation, a nationwide producer of semi-trailers and other commercial trucking equipment, violated federal...more

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What To Do When Your Healthcare Employee Objects To Providing Treatment Based on Religious Grounds

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Seyfarth Synopsis: With the myriad claims for religious accommodation that came out of mandatory COVID vaccination policies, employers have become familiar how to handle requests for religious accommodation in the workplace. ...more

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Client Alert: Avoiding Legal Pitfalls and Risks in Workplace Use of Artificial Intelligence

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Recent surveys indicate the widespread use of generative AI (artificial intelligence) and other artificial intelligence tools by employees in the workplace. This is hardly surprising, given the astonishing level of...more

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Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc. to Pay $80,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit

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Federal Agency Charged Construction Company Allowed Sexual Harassment of Female Truck Driver and Retaliated Against Her After She Complained - RALEIGH, N.C. – Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc., a highway construction...more

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EEOC Sues Dallas Barber and Stylist College for Pregnancy Discrimination

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Federal Lawsuit Charges Company Failed to Hire Pregnant Woman - DALLAS – Dallas Barber and Stylist College, Inc., which operates a barber shop and school in Dallas, violated federal civil rights law when it failed to hire...more

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Recent Changes to Illinois Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know

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Summer provided more than hot weather for Illinois; there were notable changes to Illinois employment law. Employers with Illinois employees should review their policies and employee handbooks to address these new changes....more

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Managing Political Speech in the Workplace

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As the 2024 general election draws near, employers can anticipate a rise in political expression from employees both inside and outside of the workplace. Political speech encompasses a broad array of activities, extending far...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2: K-12 Title IX Report Writing for Investigators and Decision-Makers - September 20th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am...

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September 2024 K-12 Education Title IX Regulations Training Series - Bricker Graydon’s K-12 Education Team is pleased to announce a September 2024 series of trainings to learn how to remain compliant with the 2020 Title...more

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EEOC Sues Three Employers for Workplace Harassment

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Federal Agency Alleges Two Restaurants and an Airline Allowed Hostile Work Environments to Fester - WASHINGTON –The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a trio of lawsuits alleging that discriminatory...more

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California Legislature Sends Governor Bill Prohibiting Employer ‘Captive Audience’ Meetings

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On August 31, 2024, the California Legislature passed the California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act, Senate Bill (SB) No. 399. The bill heads to Governor Gavin Newsom, who has until September 30, 2024, to sign...more

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Sixth Circuit Sends Ohio State Graduate Student’s Employment Status Case Under Title VII to a Jury Trial

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On August 28, 2024, the Sixth Circuit in Huang v. Ohio State Univ., 6th Cir., No. 23-03469 (Aug. 28, 2024) –—in a case with broader implications for the employment status of graduate students—reversed the Southern District of...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2: K-12 Title IX Decision-Maker Training - September 18th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am ET

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September 2024 K-12 Education Title IX Regulations Training Series - Bricker Graydon’s K-12 Education Team is pleased to announce a September 2024 series of trainings to learn how to remain compliant with the 2020 Title...more

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Five tactics to dispel negative stereotypes of DEI

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Wait, not everything about DEI on the internet is true? For organizations that desire to retain or implement DEI practices, it is vital to address common misperceptions or negative stereotypes about DEI. When DEI policies...more

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Employment Litigation Roundup: August 2024

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In a win for employers, the Connecticut Supreme Court defines “supervisor” narrowly for purposes of vicarious employer liability under Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act - Under Connecticut’s civil rights law, an...more

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Amendment to Illinois Human Rights Act Prohibits Discriminatory Use of AI

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On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 3773, which amends the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) to restrict an employer’s use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in employment practices....more

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EEOC Sues AG Equipment for Religious and Disability Discrimination

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Federal Lawsuit Says Manufacturer Failed to Allow Any Exceptions to Vaccination Policy - TULSA, Okla. – AG Equipment Company, a Broken Arrow, Oklahoma compressor packaging manufacturer, violated federal law when it fired...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2: K-12 Title IX Investigator Training - September 16th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am ET

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September 2024 K-12 Education Title IX Regulations Training Series - Bricker Graydon’s K-12 Education Team is pleased to announce a September 2024 series of trainings to learn how to remain compliant with the 2020 Title...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2: K-12 Title IX Coordinator/Administrator Training - September 12th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am ET

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September 2024 K-12 Education Title IX Regulations Training Series - Bricker Graydon’s K-12 Education Team is pleased to announce a September 2024 series of trainings to learn how to remain compliant with the 2020 Title...more

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Seventh Circuit: Religious Discrimination Claim Survives Motion to Dismiss Even if Request For Religious Exemption to COVID-19...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: In two cases issued by the Seventh Circuit, Passarella and Dottenwhy v. Aspirus, Inc. and Bube and Hedrington v. Aspirus Hospital, Inc. the Court held that at the motion to dismiss stage, the fact that a...more

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