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Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Jumps on Ban-the-Box Trend With New Human Relations Ordinance

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The Board of Commissioners in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, has passed the Lehigh County Human Relations Ordinance to ensure equal opportunities for all individuals concerning employment, housing, education, healthcare, and...more

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Employer FAQs on the New and Expansive Anti-Discrimination Rules in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh County

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Employers with operations in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, must comply with a new and expansive anti-discrimination ordinance that took effect June 1. Our FP attorneys developed this series of FAQs to address all employment...more

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action in College Admissions

On Thurs. June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious admissions policies are unconstitutional and invoked the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, stating that Harvard’s and UNC’s admissions programs...more

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Federal Agencies Issue “Joint Statement on Enforcement Efforts Against Discrimination and Bias in Automated Systems”

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On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division (“DOJ”), and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”)...more

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Seattle Enacts First Caste-Based Discrimination Ban

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The Seattle City Council became the first U.S. jurisdiction to identify caste as a protected class under its Human Rights Code on February 21, 2023, when it passed CB 120511, “An Ordinance Relating to Human Rights; Including...more

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Aspectos Laborales de la Ley Integral para la Igualdad de Trato y la no Discriminación

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La nueva regulación pretende garantizar la tutela del derecho a la igualdad de trato y no discriminación. El 13 de julio de 2022 el Boletín Oficial del Estado publicó la Ley 15/2022, de 12 de julio, integral para la...more

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Spain Publishes Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination Law, Including Employment-Related Discrimination

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The new regulation aims to guarantee the protection of the right to equal treatment and non-discrimination. On 13 July 2022, the State Official Gazette published Law 15/2022 of 12 July, which aims to guarantee equal...more

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The Netherlands: Monitoring Discrimination When Recruiting and Selecting Employees

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Equal opportunity in the job market is not yet a given for everyone in the Netherlands; discrimination when recruiting and selecting new employees still occurs. The bill to oversee equal opportunities for recruitment and...more

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EEOC, U.S. Department of Labor Hold Second Hire Initiative Roundtable to Advance Equal Opportunity

Experts Discussed Reimagining Equity for Workers with Gaps in Employment History - WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract...more

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OFCCP FY 2023 Budget Request Seeks A Lot Of Money And Lays Out A Very Comprehensive And Ambitious Internal Rebuilding Program

But There Are Several Disconcerting Initiatives Of Concern To Contractors - OFCCP’s “FY 2023 Congressional Budget Justification” seeks $147,051,000 and hopes to increase its employee headcount by 208 from 420 to 628...more

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Building a More Empathetic Workplace

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As a result of COVID-19, large numbers of women are leaving the workplace — reducing hours or taking on less responsibility in order to balance the tension between employee and caregiver. This episode of We get work™...more

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Support for the Black Lives Matter Movement: Deciphering Between Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

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This is the eighth post in a 12-part series on how companies can show support for the Black Lives Matter movement by changing company policies and practices. This post focuses on educating senior leadership about the...more

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Human Rights Agencies Issue Discrimination / Harassment Guidance Amidst COVID-19 Concerns

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Seyfarth Synopsis:  The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), the New York State Division of Human Rights (the “Division”) and the New York City Commission on Human Rights (the “Commission”) have all recently...more

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[Webinar] How Do We “Train” Staff on Affirmative Action? - February 26th, 2:00 pm ET

Your affirmative action plan (AAP) is a living document and roadmap to help drive your company's effective outreach and recruitment efforts, and ultimately, create a culture of diversity and inclusion within your workforce....more

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OFCCP Issues 2 Directives Affecting Federal Contract Compliance Reviews

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A focus on equal employment opportunity and the protection of religious freedom will become part of future reviews for federal supply and service contractors’ compliance with regulations under two policy directives issued by...more

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Wisconsin Legislature Poised to Prohibit Local Employment Ordinances and Exempt Certain Employers From WFMLA

While all eyes have rightfully been focused on Washington, D.C., during the recent and ongoing drama surrounding the government shutdown, in Madison, the Wisconsin Legislature is poised to take action on two measures that may...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Female lawyers, Republican Bosses, and Kitchens: The Sequel

I have to admit, I was afraid that I might need to go into hiding after I expressed doubts last week about that study claiming that female lawyers don’t do well when their bosses are male Republicans. But the reader feedback...more

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DAP Products Sued By EEOC For Disability Discrimination

Construction Products Manufacturer Fired Capable Worker Because of Cancer, Federal Agency Charged - DALLAS - DAP Products, Inc., a Dallas-based business and a leading manufacturer of home repair and construction...more

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OFCCP Announces Final Rule to Promote Pay Transparency

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Today the Department of Labor announced its Final Rule implementing Executive Order 13665, which promotes pay transparency and openness by allowing employees and applicants to share information about their pay and...more

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