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?
Righting a Wrong: Putting an End to a Discriminatory Hair Test
#WorkforceWednesday® - Key SCOTUS Decisions This Term for Employers - Employment Law This Week®
#WorkforceWednesday: SCOTUS Expands Title VII, EEOC’s Final PWFA Rule, AI Screening Tools - Employment Law This Week®
DE Under 3: EEOC Consent Decree Illustrated Enforcement Stance Regarding Natural Hair Texture & Race Discrimination
#WorkforceWednesday: New DOL Rules, U.S. Government Changes Race and Ethnicity Categorization - Employment Law This Week®
Ad Law Tool Kit Show – Episode 10 – Website Accessibility
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#WorkforceWednesday: The Ripple Effect of the Supreme Court’s SFFA Ruling for Diversity in the Workplace - Employment Law This Week®
Employment Law Now VII-134-Panel Discussion on Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling and the Impact on Employer DEI Programs
#WorkforceWednesday: NLRB Issues Stericycle Decision, EEOC Proposes Pregnant Worker Rule, EEOC Settles First AI Anti-Discrimination Suit - Employment Law This Week®
DE Under 3: Title VII Actionable Adverse Employment Actions Not Limited to Only “Ultimate” Employment Decisions
The Burr Broadcast Aug. 2023: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Supreme Court Miniseries: Religious Accommodation at Work
ESG, DEI and Compliance
Karl Lott Highlights the Beauty of Diversity and the Challenges the LGBTQ Community Faces
#WorkforceWednesday: SCOTUS Introduces Heightened Standard for Religious Accommodation, Rules Against Affirmative Action, Protects “Expressive” Services - Employment Law This Week®
DE Under 3: 4 Implications Impacting Federal Contractors & Employers Following the SCOTUS Decision in the Harvard & UNC Cases
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed dismissal of a Title VII religious discrimination claim filed by a hospital employee who was terminated for not getting a COVID-19 vaccine....more
On September 23, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky (the “Court”) issued an Opinion and Order in Mid-America Milling Co., LLC, et al., v. U.S. Department of Transportation, et. al.,...more
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15 in recognition of the contributions of Hispanic and Latino people to the history, culture, and economy of the United States. During this...more
California’s 2024 legislative session wrapped up with Governor Gavin Newsom signing significant bills affecting employers’ workplace policies and operations in the state. The new laws below take effect on Jan. 1, 2025....more