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DOJ’s Civil Division Announces New Enforcement Priorities—What It Means for Business

In a June 11 memorandum to all division employees, the assistant attorney general for the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Division promulgated a new list of enforcement policies with the stated purpose of advancing the...more

Oppenheimer Investigations Group

Understanding Unconscious Biases in Workplace Investigations

Unconscious biases, including implicit and cognitive biases, are pervasive in our daily lives and can significantly impact our decisions, even when we strive to be fair and objective. For workplace investigators, recognizing...more

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Mid-Year Checkup: Top 10 Policy Resolutions for Virginia Community Associations

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July is not usually the time for resolutions, but this midyear is different. There were few Virginia legislative changes to consider in 2025, making it an opportune time to consider what policies and procedures need updating...more

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California’s AI Employment Discrimination Regs Receive Final Approval

The California Civil Rights Council has finally secured approval for its long-awaited regulations regarding employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI), algorithms, and other automated decision systems. The agency says the...more

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OFCCP Seeks Voluntary Disclosures from Federal Contractors on EO 14173 Compliance

On June 27, 2025, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) Director Catherine Eschbach issued a letter announcing that OFCCP is “providing all federal contractors withthe opportunity to volunteer informationin...more

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New False Claims Act Threats: 5 Key Takeaways from DOJ’s Initiative Targeting DEI and Antisemitism

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On May 19, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memorandum launching a new enforcement program known as the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative (the Initiative). Furthering the Trump Administration’s direct targeting of...more

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The CA Civil Rights Dept. Issues New Notice on Qualifying Acts of Violence Leave & Accommodation

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On July 1, 2025, the California Civil Rights Department (“CRD”) issued its new Notice entitled “Survivors Of Violence And Family Members Of Victims Right To Leave And Accommodations.” The new Notice was issued pursuant to...more

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OFCCP Invites Federal Contractors to Voluntarily Disclose Efforts to Wind Down Executive Order 11246 Obligations

July 2, 2025 By: Christa Richer Cook On June 27, 2025, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced in a letter to federal contractors that they were invited to share information regarding their...more

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End of NY Legislative Session Leaves Employers Watching Key Workplace Bills

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New York’s two-year 2025-2026 legislative session hit its midpoint in June, with lawmakers wrapping up the first year by passing a slew of workplace-related bills that now await action from Governor Hochul. As federal labor...more

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Connecticut Appellate Court Upholds Employer’s Right to Require In-Office Work

The Connecticut Appellate Court recently affirmed summary judgment in favor of a law firm employer, holding that a legal assistant’s request to work entirely remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic was not a reasonable...more

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In the Crosshairs: Untangling the Legal Landscape on LGBTQ+ Workplace Rights Under Title VII

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The EEOC recently updated its workplace harassment enforcement guidance to reflect a Texas federal court ruling that found the Biden-era EEOC had overstepped its authority by requiring bathroom, dress, and pronoun...more

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2025 Summer Interim Update – New Laws Effective July 1

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The 2025 Legislative Session adjourned on May 15, and over the next 30 days, the Governor took final action on bills, concluding her work on June 11. Now the majority of new laws take effect today, July 1, 2025....more

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June Tip of the Month: Supreme Court Decision Levels the Playing Field for “Reverse Discrimination” Claims

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On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, holding that members of a majority group are not required to meet a heightened evidentiary standard to prevail...more

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Colorado Amends its Anti-Discrimination Law, Adding New Protections for Transgender Employees and Disabled Persons in Places of...

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In the 2025 legislative session, Colorado lawmakers enacted two laws that amend the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) in distinct and material ways. The first, HB25-1312, clarifies CADA’s prohibition on gender...more

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Trump Administration Asks Federal Contractors to Share Affirmative Action “Wind Down” Efforts: What Should You Do?

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Back in January, President Trump unraveled key affirmative action requirements for federal contractors and barred “illegal” DEI programs. Now federal contractors have been asked to voluntarily share how they’ve adjusted their...more

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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Never Goes Out of Style

Even in a shifting legal landscape, some things stay constant – such as an employer’s obligation to provide sexual harassment prevention training to its employees. While federal law does not explicitly require all employers...more

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OFCCP Issues Invitation to Voluntarily Report Efforts to Comply with Executive Order 14173

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Last week, OFCCP Director Eschbach issued a letter to federal contractors inviting them to voluntarily submit information regarding their efforts to comply with Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and...more

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OFCCP Invites Voluntary Disclosures from Federal Contractors Regarding Executive Order 14173

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In a letter dated June 27, 2025, sent to federal contractors and posted on its website, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced it is providing federal contractors the option to voluntarily submit...more

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Employers May See an Increase in Title VII Discrimination Claims

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Recently, the Supreme Court issued an opinion that lowered the bar for employees seeking to sue their employer. In Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, a heterosexual white woman claimed that she suffered discrimination...more

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U.S. Northern District of California Grants Limited Preliminary Injunction of DEI-Related Executive Orders

On June 9, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a preliminary injunction in San Francisco A.I.D.S. Foundation, et. al. v. Trump, 25-cv-01824-JST (N.D. Cal.), enjoining three of the nine...more

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Employment Law Update: U.S. Supreme Court Ends Double Standard: All Employees Get Equal Protection in Title VII Discrimination...

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On June 5, 2025, in a unanimous and highly anticipated decision, the U.S. Supreme Court in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, No. 23-1039, clarified a critical point in employment law: all employees—regardless of...more

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Supreme Court Clarifies: Title VII Protects

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Earlier this month, the United States Supreme Court confirmed that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 guarantees equal protection to all employees, even if they belong to majority or minority groups....more

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Civility Under Pressure: Protecting Culture in a Divided Workplace

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Workplace culture is built moment by moment – in conversations, decisions, and how people show up for one another. In today’s environment, many of those moments are feeling more difficult. HR and compliance leaders see it...more

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Is EEO Cool Again? Part II: Decoupling EEO from DEI

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This is Part 2 of the “Is EEO Cool Again?” blog series. Catch up by reading Part I: EEO Compliance Isn't DEI. Over the past decade, many experts have emphasized the importance of breaking down silos between equal...more

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[Webinar] DOJ Uses FCA to Target DEI Policies and Antisemitism: The Impact on Government Contractors - July 10th, 2:00 pm - 3:00...

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In the wake of Executive Order 14173, federal contractors face heightened scrutiny of their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The EO requires contractors to certify that DEI programs comply with federal...more

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