#WorkforceWednesday®: EEOC/DOJ Joint DEI Guidance, EEOC Letters to Law Firms, OFCCP Retroactive DEI Enforcement - Employment Law This Week®
Key Discovery Points: Timing is Mostly Everything in eDiscovery
#WorkforceWednesday®: Federal Contractors Alert - DEI Restrictions Reinstated by Appeals Court - Employment Law This Week®
#WorkforceWednesday®: New DOL Leadership, NLRB Quorum, EEOC Enforcement Priorities - Employment Law This Week®
#WorkforceWednesday®: Should Employers Shift Workforce Data Collection Under President Trump? - Employment Law This Week®
#WorkforceWednesday®: Workplace Law Shake-Up - DEI Challenges, NLRB Reversals, and EEOC Actions - Employment Law This Week®
Harassment in the Celebrity Workplace: Insights From It Ends With Us — Hiring to Firing Podcast
The Privacy Insider Podcast Episode 11: Signal and Noise: The New Administration, Privacy, and Our Digital Rights with Cindy Cohn of Electronic Frontier Foundation
#WorkforceWednesday®: Federal Agencies Begin Compliance Efforts Under Trump Administration - Employment Law This Week®
#WorkforceWednesday®: How Will Trump’s Federal Changes Impact Employers? - Employment Law This Week®
Navigating DEI in a Shifting Legal Landscape: Insights From Late Night — Hiring to Firing Podcast
A Conversation with Phil Hamzik
The Privacy Insider Podcast Episode 9: I Think, Therefore I Am: AI, Ethics, & Humanity With Dr. Michael Hemenway
Building Bridges – Rev. Al Sharpton’s Blueprint for Harlem’s Museum of Civil Rights
The Life of a Young Lord: Felipe Luciano & the Takeover of Lincoln Hospital (2-Part Interview)
Employment Law Now VIII-151 - EEOC Commissioner Interview: Part 1 of 2 on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Podcast - Ruling: Las mujeres toman cerveza a los 18 años
HHS Office for Civil Rights Director Melanie Fontes Rainer on Progress and News at OCR
In That Case: Department of State v. Muñoz
What Does Pride Mean at Work Today?
At least one court says yes. True confession: When I was a little future lawyer, I was sometimes a pain. (So, Robin, you’re saying your personality hasn't changed in all these years?) When I was being especially “high...more
The legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States in 2015 with the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision marked a monumental step toward equality. However, the journey does not end with marriage; LGBTQ couples face...more
The UK government tabled large volume of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill throughout March 2025. Given the Bill’s significance, this LawFlash highlights some of the key changes under the Bill as it stands as of...more
In the aftermath of the Trump Administration’s actions regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and the issuance of several Executive Orders related to DEI initiatives, it is important for employers to be mindful of...more
Even just a few years ago, the concept of using artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life was a novel, if somewhat intimidating, concept. But from Google’s AI overview to Microsoft’s Copilot, many of us use AI daily to...more
In the ever-evolving landscape of workplace discrimination laws, savvy employers are reexamining longstanding policies—including those that may not seem controversial at first glance. One of the most commonly overlooked (yet...more
President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14187, “Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation,” represents a significant shift in federal policy regarding gender-affirming care (GAC) for minors....more
In general, attorneys advocate for fair treatment by encouraging equality. There are times, however, when equal treatment does not lead to a fair outcome. In today’s post, we will focus on Article 28 of INTERPOL’s Rules on...more
Starting July 1, 2025, Idaho will subject financial institutions with total assets over a certain threshold to new restrictions under the Transparency in Financial Services Act. The law follows a growing trend among states...more
When I took on the role of Title IX Coordinator for the Salt Lake City School District in 2018, I had no prior experience in Title IX. Thankfully, I found my footing through ATIXA training for Title IX coordinators and...more
As part of a suite of reforms intended to prevent sexual harassment and gender-based harassment, the Australian Government has released a detailed code of practice under work health and safety legislation. The government’s...more
In a case that has profound implications for the regulated community, particularly in the realms of environmental justice, civil rights, and land use planning, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has permitted plaintiffs...more
The 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, also known as the Dole Act, was signed into law by President Biden on January 2, 2025. This legislation expands employment protections for veterans under the...more
The federal government just took a dramatic step to reshape Title IX enforcement – one that should prompt immediate action from all colleges and universities. On April 4, the U.S. Department of Education and Department of...more
On April 15, 2025, ten former Department of Labor (DOL) officials from the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and Office of the Solicitor (SOL)—including former Directors Jenny Yang and Pat Shiu—released...more
On April 15, 2025, a group of former U.S. Department of Labor officials issued an “open letter” urging federal contractors to continue voluntary diversity practices, including conducting self-assessments, despite the Trump...more
On March 27, 2025, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted a nationwide temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing the Department of Labor (DOL) from requiring federal contractors and...more
In a lawsuit against the University of North Carolina and officials by a male student who was expelled and lost his scholarship after being found responsible for sexual misconduct against female classmates, the Fourth Circuit...more
Join a panel of CDF attorneys for an insightful webinar addressing the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives for California employers in light of recent federal developments. The Trump...more
Last week, the United States General Services Administration, Department of Education, and Department of Health and Human Services sent a letter to Alan M. Garber, the President of Harvard University, and Penny Pritzker, Lead...more
The French Court of Cassation has introduced and defined a new concept of ‘institutional psychological harassment’ in what appears to be the conclusion of the so-called ‘France Télécom case’. The case, which commenced back in...more
Employers are often faced with complaints of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other kinds of misconduct. While no two investigations are identical, specific strategies exist to help conduct effective workplace...more
Ten former Department of Labor Officials, including former EEOC Commissioner and past OFCCP Director Jenny Yang, sent an open letter to federal contractors responding to President Trump’s issuance of Executive Order 14173 and...more
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has clarified that non-criminal, municipal citations are covered by the prohibition on arrest record discrimination under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (WFEA). The court also narrowed the...more
Institutions should carefully review their policies and practices now that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Education (ED) have recently formed a special investigations team to increase and prioritize...more
