All employers should take note of the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission’s (“EEOC”) final rule and interpretative guidance regarding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), recently issued on April 19, 2024. Effective last...more
On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court decided Groff v. DeJoy in a unanimous ruling that clarifies the “undue hardship” standard under which an employer can deny a requested religious accommodation under Title VII of the Civil...more
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California, New York City, Colorado, and Washington state recently have expanded or changed pay transparency and reporting laws, providing employees and applicants with greater access to pay data, and posing more risk for...more
On August 30, 2022, the California Legislature passed SB 1162, which expands pay transparency and reporting requirements for employers doing business in California. If signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, the bill will amend...more