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Discrimination is prejudicial treatment related to (or inappropriate consideration of) an individual's actual or perceived membership in a particular class, group or category, such as an individual's... more +

ADA Compliance: Landlords, You're On the Hook

Polsinelli on 9/3/2015

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination based on disability. Title III of the ADA requires that businesses provide accommodations to persons with disabilities and access that is equal or similar to...more

OSHA Issues Revised Whistleblower Investigations Manual

Littler on 6/1/2015

Continuing its emphasis on its Whistleblower Protection Program, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released an updated Whistleblower Investigations Manual on May 21, 2015. OSHA enforces whistleblower...more

According to the EEOC, courts have no business reviewing its efforts to conciliate charges of discrimination

Baker Donelson on 10/18/2013

The EEOC is making a concerted effort in courts across the country to shield from judicial review its actions during the pre-suit conciliation phase. The EEOC argues that the judiciary should not review for reasonableness and...more

Is “Inadvertence” a Good Excuse When a Debtor Fails to List a Pending Lawsuit Among the Bankruptcy Estate Assets? Maybe So.

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC on 10/15/2013

Earlier this year, the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion that caused a stir among bankruptcy law aficionados. In Ah Quin v. County of Kauai DOT, the Ninth Circuit court was faced with a bankruptcy debtor who failed to list her...more

Multiple Courts Criticize EEOC Behavior In Class Cases

BakerHostetler on 10/8/2013

Over the last 5 years, the EEOC has become increasingly aggressive in the bringing and pursuit of broad initiatives and, in particular, class litigation. Cynics can debate whether this springs from a desire to make a...more

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