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Florida Blocks Local Governments from DEI Initiatives: What Private Employers Need to Know

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Florida has taken another step in its ongoing effort to curtail diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the state by blocking local governments from funding or promoting such initiatives starting January 1, 2027....more

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New York State Commissioner of Education Annuls District Policies Prohibiting Students from Accessing Facilities Aligned with...

On April 20, 2026, the New York State Commissioner of Education annulled two district policies that prohibited transgender and gender nonconforming students from accessing facilities that correspond with their gender...more

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

ADA Essentials: What Employers Need to Know About the Interactive Process

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) imposes real, enforceable obligations on employers and is among the most misunderstood laws. Many organizations approach accommodation requests with genuine care and good intentions,...more

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Estlund Law Obtains The Removal For Two Red Notices On Behalf Of Chinese Nationals

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Miami, Florida, U.S.A. – Estlund Law has successfully obtained the removal of two Red Notices requested against our clients by the People’s Republic of China....more

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DOJ Settlement Highlights False Claims Act Exposure for Certain DEI Practices

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On April 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that IBM agreed to pay approximately $17 million to resolve allegations that certain DEI-related employment practices violated federal anti-discrimination...more

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Feds Target Tech Sector Immigration Practices: 5 Ways to Safeguard Your Hiring Process

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The federal government is ramping up enforcement against tech companies that allegedly hire foreign nationals using temporary work visas, when qualified U.S. workers may be available. In a recently filed lawsuit against a...more

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New Jersey Disparate Impact Rules: 2026 FAQ Guide for Employers

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BLOG OVERVIEW: Disparate impact discrimination occurs when neutral employment practices disproportionately harm a protected group, and New Jersey codified its rules on these claims (N.J.A.C. 13:16) effective December 15,...more

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HHS Issues New Guidelines on Section 504 Regulations, Extending Digital Accessibility Deadlines

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A Final Rule updating Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 recently published by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued new mandates stipulating that every facility, program, or activity with 15 or...more

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When Faith and Policy Collide: Fourth Circuit Upholds School District’s Gender Identity Guidelines Over Teacher’s Religious...

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Understanding how courts interpret school policies is essential for today’s educational leaders, especially as issues involving gender identity continue to evolve. A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the...more

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From Punchlines to Prejudice: Confronting Antisemitism in the Workplace — Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter use a dark comic sketch from Inside Amy Schumer as a starting point for a serious conversation about antisemitism in the workplace. Joined by Andrew...more

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Health Care Week in Review | HHS Launches MAHA Action Plan on Psychiatric Prescribing; HHS OCR Delays Section 504 Digital...

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Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in health care regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies,...more

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Love, Breakups, and Harm in the Digital Age

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Technology has significantly expanded the reach, permanence, and amplification of student harm. As students navigate relationships in digital spaces, emerging concerns such as online threats, image-based sexual abuse (IBSA),...more

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HUD Signals Narrower Fair Housing Act Enforcement Focus, Heightened Scrutiny of Special Purpose Credit Programs

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On May 5, Craig Trainor, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), used the American Bankers Association’s Risk and...more

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UK Whistleblowing Law 2026: What new sexual harassment protections mean for employers

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The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces a critical clarification:  Sexual harassment is now a standalone category of protected disclosure under UK Whistleblowing Law. ...more

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Colorado Moves to Replace AI Bias Audit Law With New Transparency Framework: Your Guide to Understanding the Changes

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Colorado lawmakers are moving to repeal the state’s first-in-the-nation AI antidiscrimination law and replace the mandatory bias audit and risk impact assessment requirements with a streamlined transparency-and-notice...more

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ADA Title II Web Accessibility Compliance Deadlines Extended by One Year

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On April 24, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published a final rule to adopt the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, version 2.1 Level AA (WCAG 2.1) as the compliance standard for web and mobile app accessibility for...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Congés : Gestion des droits prévus par la loi et obligations en matière de droits de la personne en Alberta

Considérations clés pour les employeurs - Les employeurs de l’Alberta comprennent généralement qu’ils doivent se conformer aux obligations énoncées dans la loi intitulée Employment Standards Code (le « Code »), notamment...more

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Majority-Minority districts may be in jeopardy after Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais

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The Supreme Court issued last week its long-anticipated redistricting decision in Louisiana v. Callais, — S. Ct. —, 2026 WL 1153054 (April 29, 2026). The Court did not strike down Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (“VRA”) as...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

IBM Agrees to First Settlement of False Claims Act Allegations under DOJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative

On April 10, 2026, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced the first False Claims Act resolution secured under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative with International Business Machines Corporation (“IBM”). We...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB submits status report urging EEOC to revise framework to align with executive orders

On May 5, the CFPB released its FY 2025 Equal Employment Opportunity Program Status Report, submitted under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) Management Directive 715 (MD-715), as well as its FY 2025...more

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The Invisible Disability: An Employer’s Guide to Mental Health and the ADA

As Mental Health Awareness Month (annually observed each May) draws attention to the prevalence of mental health conditions in the workplace, employers should be reminded that mental health conditions may qualify as...more

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A Snapshot of Virginia’s New Employment Laws From the 2026 Legislative Session

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Following the 2026 legislative session, Virginia’s employment law landscape is shifting with the enactment of several new employee-friendly measures, and even more on the horizon. Here are the key developments for which...more

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NYDFS Reaffirms State Fair Lending Obligations

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On April 22, the NYDFS issued an industry letter reminding entities regulated under the New York Banking Law of their obligations under Section 296-a of the New York Executive Law, New York’s fair lending statute. The letter...more

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CFPB Finalizes Slimmed-Down Section 1071 Small Business Lending Rule

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On May 1, the CFPB finalized a substantially revised Section 1071 rule, which implements the small business lending data collection and reporting requirements under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Regulation B, as...more

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ADA May Require Adjustments to How Employers Manage Work of Employees With Learning or Other Disabilities

In recent years, disability has overtaken race as the most frequently cited basis for discrimination charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. ...more

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