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Littler Lightbulb – March 2026 Employment Appellate Roundup

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Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Plaintiffs Claims Based on Joint Employer Doctrine - The plaintiffs in Hoffman v. Inova Health Care Services, 169 F.4th 207 (4th Cir., Mar. 3, 2026) were nurse anesthetists employed by a...more

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IBM’s $17 Million False Claims Act Settlement: What Employers Need to Know About DEI Enforcement

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On April 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) agreed to pay approximately $17.1 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act...more

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ED Civil Rights Office Rescinds Title IX Resolution Agreements With 5 Schools

The U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) recently took the unusual step of terminating resolution agreements with five school districts and a California community college. ...more

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Employment Law Update: Federal Court Rejects Rehearing of Religious Accommodation Claim

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Five years after the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines, cases involving religious objections to employers’ vaccination requirements are now reaching the federal appellate courts. In the latest round, the U.S. Court of Appeals...more

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DOJ’s $17 Million False Claims Act Settlement With IBM: Proof-of-Concept for Potential DEI Whistleblower Suits

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On April 10, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) agreed to pay more than $17 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by...more

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IBM Agrees to Pay $17 Million to Resolve Claims of “Illegal DEI” in DOJ’s First False Claims Act Settlement

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On April 10, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the first False Claims Act (FCA) resolution secured under the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Fraud Initiative. IBM agreed to pay $17 million...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Reminder: ADA Prohibits Automatic Termination Following a Set Leave Period

In the past several months, we have run across several employee handbook or other employer policies that provide for termination of employment if an employee does not return from medical leave following a certain amount time,...more

Stinson LLP

What HR Leaders Need to Know About the EEOC's Latest Enforcement Priorities

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On April 3, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its FY 2027 Agency Performance Plan and FY 2025 Agency Performance Report, providing a roadmap of their enforcement priorities and compliance...more

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Insights from the Department of Education’s Title IX Resolution Agreement regarding Faulkner University

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The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, on March 26, 2026, resolved a case with Faulkner University. This is a timely reminder for school administrators preparing student handbooks for the 2026-2027 school...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Employers win big in 2 disability cases

With 3 good lessons for the rest of us. Win No. 1: Weakest reasonable accommodation case ever? Probably not, alas, but it was still pretty darned weak. An employee of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (we’ll call her...more

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Allergy Season Is Here: Accommodating Seasonal Allergies Under the ADA

Can an employee’s seasonal allergies qualify as a disability that the employer must reasonably accommodate under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Short answer: It depends....more

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EO 14398 and First FCA Settlement For Discriminatory Practices Highlight Focus on Government Contracting

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The Trump Administration’s stated intent to use federal contracts and the False Claims Act (FCA) to target discriminatory hiring and employment practices is quickly becoming a reality. On March 26, 2026, President Trump...more

Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP

[Ongoing Program] Level 2 Title IX Informal Resolution Training - May 1st, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET

Spring 2026 Higher Education Title IX Training Series - As the legal landscape across higher education continues to evolve, it's essential for educational institutions to stay diligent and prepared. Our Spring 2026 Title...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Medical Information Provided in SSDI Application Dooms ADA Discrimination Claim

In 1999, the U.S. Supreme Court’s Cleveland decision discussed whether an employee who applies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is automatically precluded from contending that their employer failed to...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Treasury announces CDFI Fund reforms targeting eligibility and anti-discrimination compliance

On April 9, Treasury announced that the CDFI Fund will issue rules concerning the treatment of CDFI Fund awards under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). Treasury stated it...more

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DOJ Announces First DEI False Claims Act Settlement Under “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative”

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For nearly a year, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has signaled its intent to use the False Claims Act (FCA) to police what it terms “illegal diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility” practices by federal...more

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UK government consults on new NDA restrictions

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After the #MeToo movement, there was public concern about employers using NDA agreements to prevent workers speaking out about discrimination or harassment. In response, the government used the Employment Rights Act 2025 to...more

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Client Alert: New Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Accessibility Requirements for Public Colleges and Universities: What...

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In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a final rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to specifically require that state and local government websites, mobile...more

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Scylla and Charybdis in Public Contracting: EO 14398 and MBE Mandates

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Executive Order 14398, signed March 26, 2026, is forcing contractors to rethink diversity practices in public procurement. EO 14398 targets “racially discriminatory DEI activities,” placing federal contractors under...more

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Data Collection Best Practices: Building a Defensible, Compliant Record

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For most organizations, including federal contractors and subcontractors, workforce data is the foundation of legal compliance. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

New Jersey’s Proposed Ban on Height and Weight Discrimination: What Employers Should Know

State and local employment laws continue to evolve in ways that can catch even well‑prepared employers off guard. New Jersey’s latest legislative effort is a good example. A bill pending in the New Jersey Legislature would...more

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IBM’s $17M Settlement Over DEI Program Offers Key Lessons for Federal Contractors

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Since the start of President Trump’s second term, the administration has been focused on ending “illegal” workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. A recent $17 million settlement with IBM illustrates the...more

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Executive Order Imposes New Race-Related “DEI” Obligations on Federal Contractors

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On March 26, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO), titled Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEI EO), the latest in a series of EOs issued during his second term that are aimed at targeting...more

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Accommodating an Employee’s Sincerely Held Religious Belief – A Pennsylvania District Court Offers a Roadmap

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A recent federal court case heard by Chief Judge Matthew Brann for the Middle District of Pennsylvania provides employers with guidance on how to address an employee’s request for an accommodation based upon a sincerely held...more

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DOJ Announces $17 Million False Claims Act Resolution Related to Corporate DEI Program

On April 10, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced a first-of-its kind resolution of False Claim Act allegations against International Business Machines Corporation relating to that company’s diversity, equity...more

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