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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: August 2023

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Our August update includes cases on the (discriminatory) harassment of a gender critical employee, a case in which a dismissing officer was not present at a dismissal meeting, and a case where a tribunal reached the unusual...more

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UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: July 2023

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Our July update includes cases on the dismissal of a devout Christian dismissed for gross misconduct for social media criticism of pro-LGBTQ+ teaching at schools, allowances that tribunals should make to litigants in person...more

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How to Support an Employee Going Through a Gender Transition

As transgender employees become more comfortable living openly as their authentic selves in the workplace, employers should be prepared to work with transitioning employees. Consider putting a plan in place that fosters an...more

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UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: Discrimination for philosophical belief, extensive anonymity orders, dismissals for political views and...

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Our September update includes new case law on the controversial area of gender-critical/trans beliefs, a far-reaching anonymity order made by the EAT, dismissals for political beliefs/activities and a news roundup on ACAS...more

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Accommodating Transgender Employees Starts With Compassion

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Compassion can be a wonderful tool in many of the things we do in Human Resources and the labor and employment legal world. It’s also a great starting point when an employee walks into an HR or supervisor’s office to say...more

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Federal Appeals Court Rules Gender Dysphoria is a Disability for the First Time: 4 Accommodation Steps for Employers

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For the first time, a federal appeals court has joined a growing number of district courts and ruled that those with gender dysphoria – a medical condition where an “incongruence between their gender identity and assigned...more

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Fourth Circuit Holds Gender Dysphoria Receives ADA Protections

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In a case of first impression for federal appellate courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently held that gender dysphoria qualifies as a “disability” under the Americans with Disabilities Act...more

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Gender Transitioning in the Workplace: An Employer’s Guide

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As workplace protections expand for the LGBTQ+ community, transgender and non-binary employees may feel more comfortable being their authentic self at work. As a result, you should be prepared to work with transitioning...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: April 2022

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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EEOC Issues New Guidance on Workplace Transgender Policies

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued new Guidance directed to employers addressing restroom policies and the use of employee preferred pronouns. Although this technical assistance guidance does...more

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[Webinar] LGBTQ+ Employment Law Roundup - June 23rd, 5:00 pm PT

Join Hinshaw and the LGBTQ+ Lawyers Association of Los Angeles on June 23, 2021, as we commemorate June Pride Month with a webinar featuring practical guidance on LGBTQ+ employment and workplace issues. This one-hour CLE...more

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Another Landmark Ruling: Court Says Transgender Discrimination Violates Federal Anti-Bias Law - Three Things You Need To Know...

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In what appears to be the first time a federal appeals court has extended the nation’s main federal employment discrimination statute to cover transgender and transitioning employees, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals...more

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[Event] Evolving Workplace Issues and Dynamics - Are You Ready? - Seminar and Reception - November 10th, Melbourne, FL

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Half-Day Seminar Hosted by South Brevard SHRM and FordHarrison SBSHRM and FordHarrison are partnering for a fantastic half-day event at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club. This event will be held in place of SBSHRM's usual luncheon...more

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Employment Law Navigator – Week in Review: August 2016 #4

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Last week, a federal judge dismissed a transgender discrimination lawsuit brought by the EEOC, citing the company owner’s religious beliefs and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The case involved the termination of a...more

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Employment Law Navigator – Week in Review: July 2016 #5

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Pokemon Go has taken the world by storm. Last week, several blogs discussed what employers can do to limit the effect of the game on the workplace. HR Morning advised looking at information technology and social media...more

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Employment Law Navigator – Week in Review: July 2016 #3

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The combined topics of Facebook and race were in the news last week. A Pennsylvania judge ruled that an employee’s personal Facebook page laced with race-based stereotypes could be used to impeach her in her lawsuit, which...more

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Employment Law Navigator – Week in Review: June 2016 #2

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Last week, the National LGBTQ Task Force and the District of Columbia’s Office of Human Rights issued a new report entitled Valuing Transgender Applicants & Employees: A Best Practices Guide for Employers. This follows the...more

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Legislating Bathrooms: SC Bill Highlights Transgender Issues at Work

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The South Carolina Employment Law Letter normally analyzes newly issued cases in its lead article, but we take a moment to address a “hot button” issue that is impacting many states, including South Carolina. There has been a...more

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Fast-Track Compliance

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Compliance: employment lawyers love it, business leaders sometimes see it as a roadblock to innovation, and human resources professionals know how difficult it is to achieve and maintain. Laws change constantly, and now that...more

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The Transformation of Transgender Rights in the Workplace

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Gender transition and transgender identity has taken center stage in the media recently. However, out of the spotlight, the rights of transgender persons may be unclear to many. Transgender persons struggle with difficult...more

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