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In King v. UPS, decided on September 25, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court’s dismissal of a plaintiff’s race and age discrimination claims, as well as his hostile work...more
The new and immediately operative regulation changes the DBE landscape for transportation projects receiving federal grants....more
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On October 14, 2025, Cuyahoga County Council voted to pass the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (“CROWN”) Act. This new ordinance bans discrimination based on hair texture and style, if such hair texture...more
Thirty days into the Federal government shutdown, few personnel of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) are available and operations have been slashed. However, this does not mean that employers can put...more
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On October 13, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 464 into law as part of California’s broader effort to advance pay equity and transparency. SB 464 amends Government Code section 12999 and...more
Earlier this month, the New York City Council passed two bills (Int. No 0982A-2024 & Int.0984A-2024) that would affect New York City employers on their responsibilities to report on pay data....more
Today's case ought to be a horror for employers who don't post their job openings. Yes, it's from the somewhat-employee-friendly U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, but when you read the opinion, you'll be...more
Why is now the moment for women’s health? On this episode, Epstein Becker Green attorneys Rachel Snyder Good, Beth Scarola, and Laura DePonio sit down with Sheila Biggs, Vice President of Jarrard, to explore how women’s...more
