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Restaurant Depot Agrees to Settle EEOC Class Sexual Harassment Case

Federal Investigation Found Store Manager Sexually Harassed Multiple Female Employees And Company Failed to Respond - SEATTLE – Jetro Holdings, LLC, a wholesale food service supplier operating under the name Restaurant...more

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California Court Exempts Entire ‘Case’ from Mandatory Arbitration Under Ending Forced Arbitration Act

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As courts continue to work out the scope of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA), the California Court of Appeal in two decisions held that a plaintiff cannot be compelled to...more

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Republican AGs Oppose Nasdaq’s Board Diversity Rule

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A group of 22 Republican AGs sent a letter to Nasdaq expressing their continued concern over its proposed board diversity rule. In the letter, the AGs argue that Nasdaq’s proposed rule is a discriminatory quota similar to the...more

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SCOTUS Takes Up Another Case With DEI Implications

Last week, the Supreme Court accepted review of Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services. The court will address a circuit split regarding the standard courts apply in discrimination claims brought by majority group...more

Miller Nash LLP

Special Education—Practical Tips From New Cases

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As school administrators know, there are always interesting updates for complying with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Recent cases provide important new information for K-12 school teams to improve...more

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Supreme Court Declines Review of Fourth Circuit Age Discrimination Standards

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a petition requesting review of a Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (which includes North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia) decision that set a low bar for plaintiffs to plead...more

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Newsflash - UK Employment Law Changes Confirmed

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The UK’s new Labour government has unveiled a package of new workers’ rights today (Thursday 10 October 2024), with wide-ranging ramifications for employers. Whilst the majority of measures will not be implemented until 2026...more

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Witch Hunt or Due Process? Properly Handling Harassment Claims

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In the wake of a significant rise in harassment reports (6,000 more anonymous hotline submissions were reported in 2023 than the previous year) businesses face a critical question: How can they handle a rising volume of...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Ohio’s Suspension and Expulsion Laws: What Every Parent Needs to Know

As a parent, your child’s education is one of your top priorities. However, navigating the complexities of school discipline can be daunting, especially when considering potential suspension and expulsion. Understanding the...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

FMLA leave: 5 things this employer (allegedly) did wrong

Don't be this employer. (Allegedly.) Not long ago, I posted about an employer who won summary judgment in an FMLA case and noted five things that the employer did right, which helped it win. Sad to say, a decision came out...more

Paul Hastings LLP

SCOTUS to Review Standard for Pursuit of Title VII Reverse Discrimination Cases

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Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina, reverse discrimination...more

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Supreme Court Agrees to Review Reverse Sexual Orientation Discrimination Case

The new Supreme Court term has just begun, and already the justices have agreed to hear a case with implications for employers across the United States. Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services involves a heterosexual...more

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Maryland Employers: Six Must-Know Employment Law Changes

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The Maryland legislature recently passed several laws that affect pay transparency, family and medical leave, the scope of the State’s antidiscrimination laws, workplace safety, and noncompete agreements. As many of these new...more

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New guidance on how to prevent sexual harassment

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The new legal duty in the UK to prevent sexual harassment is ‘designed to transform workplace cultures’, according to guidance published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission....more

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DOL Promotes “AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework” Collab to Help Employers Avoid AI Discrimination in Hiring

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Companies are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with employment related tasks, such as recruiting and hiring. AI tools are useful to increase efficiency, streamline the recruiting process, and...more

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Ounce of Prevention: Are You Providing Free Auxiliary Aids and Services to Individuals With Disabilities?

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Applicable Provider Types: All - Is Your Entity in Compliance? Recent regulatory language makes clear that most healthcare providers must provide free auxiliary aids and services for patients with disabilities....more

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New Duty on UK Employers to Prevent Sexual Harassment

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From 26 October 2024, UK employers will be subject to a new positive duty to prevent sexual harassment of workers in the course of their employment. The new preventative duty is set out in the Worker Protection (Amendment of...more

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Ontario, Canada Human Rights Tribunal Determines Volunteer Asked to Remove Rainbow Sticker Did Not Experience Discrimination

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In Zanette v. Ottawa Chamber Music Society, 2024 HRTO 998, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) dismissed a volunteer’s application alleging discrimination with respect to employment because of sexual orientation,...more

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Hospital Policy for Universal Urine Drug Testing of Pregnant Women Comes Under Scrutiny for Alleged Violations of State Law...

The Attorney General of New Jersey and the Director of the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights jointly commenced a lawsuit against the Virtua Health System and its constituent hospitals alleging that its policy and practices...more

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San Diego County Adds a New Layer to California’s Complex Web of Laws Regulating the Use of Criminal Records in the Hiring Process

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California state law already saddles private sector employers with significant obligations to job applicants with a criminal record. Various local laws layer on top of these obligations to make compliance even more...more

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New Year, New Laws: California Employment Law Updates for 2025

It’s that time of year again—California employers need to prepare for a raft of new laws that become effective in the new year.  Below is a brief overview of some of those laws and how employers should prepare for them.  All...more

Saul Ewing LLP

California Implements New Intersectionality and Captive Audience Meeting Laws

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California recently enacted two laws that expand the scope of discrimination claims and prohibit retaliation against employees for failing to participate in employer-sponsored meetings regarding religious or political...more

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Year-End Reviews Pair Well with a Pay Equity Audit: A 4-Step Plan for Employers

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Many employers are now turning to the year-end performance review process and making decisions about bonuses, raises, and incentives for employees — which makes this an ideal time to audit your pay practices and fix any...more

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New Jersey's Proposed Pay Transparency Law: Preparing for Potential New Compliance Obligations

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Real World Impact: The New Jersey legislature has passed a bill that, if signed, would require covered employers to disclose the compensation range and general description of benefits and other compensation programs for any...more

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AI in the Workplace: Using Artificial Intelligence Intelligently

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Ready or not, artificial intelligence (“AI”) is here, and even if your company hasn’t introduced or approved the use of AI, chances are your employees are already using it....more

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