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Congress Begins 2024 with New Federal Human Rights Guidance in Sight

A few days before Christmas, the Senate followed the House in bringing its legislative year to a swift but unsatisfying end. Although enough bipartisan goodwill was mustered to pass a massive National Defense Authorization...more

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The Tortoise and the Tories: a tale of exercising public functions

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In a decision highlighting the ostensible reticence of the Court at present to exercise judicial supervision in the political arena, the Court refused Tortoise Media permission to apply for judicial review in relation to the...more

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Sovereign Immunity Available in Virginia Human Rights Act Cases

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On Sept. 19, 2023, the Virginia Court of Appeals held in Fogleman v. Commonwealth of Virginia, that the General Assembly has not waived sovereign immunity under the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA), either expressly or by...more

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Virginia Court Holds School Board Immune Virginia Human Rights Act Claims

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On June 13, 2023, the City of Norfolk Circuit Court held in Jordan v. Sch. Bd. of the City of Norfolk that sovereign immunity bars a plaintiff’s claims against the Norfolk City School Board for allegedly violating the...more

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Sovereign Immunity Shields the Commonwealth from Virginia Human Rights Act Claims

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It’s good to be the King. That is, it’s good to be the Commonwealth of Virginia or one of its political subdivisions (i.e., state agencies, counties, cities, incorporated towns, school divisions, and more) when it comes to...more

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New Virginia Laws Focused on Pandemic-Essential Industries

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Governor Northam recently signed into law a half dozen new employment laws affecting employers in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Among these new laws are two that, beginning on July 1, 2021, will provide new protections for...more

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Legislation Creates New Obligations For Illinois Employers

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Governor Pritzker signed Public Act 101-656 into law, amending the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), the Business Corporation Act of 1983, and the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003. The Public Act became effective when signed on...more

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Illinois Employers: Prepare to Comply With Significant Amendments to Three Key Employment Laws

On March 23, 2021, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Public Act 101-0656 into law, amending the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), the Business Corporation Act of 1983 and the Equal Pay Act of 2003 in ways that will...more

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Illinois Enacts Stronger Anti-Discrimination and Equal Pay Laws Focusing On Criminal Convictions and Demographic Reporting

In  2021, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill (SB) 1480, which amends the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Equal Pay Act, and the Illinois Business Corporation Act. On March 23, 2021, Governor J.B....more

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The Time Is Now for Employers in Illinois to Abide by New Laws

The New Year brings new laws for Illinois employers. Some laws go into effect this Summer, while others are effective as of this month. For employers who have not yet revised handbooks, policies and agreements, the time is...more

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Modern slavery directors personally liable for employee exploitation

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The High Court has held a company’s officers personally, jointly and severally liable to its employees as victims of modern slavery. The officers had deliberately and systematically utilised coercive, threatening and punitive...more

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Recent and Upcoming Changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act

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On August 24, 2018, Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law Public Act 100-1066, which makes several significant changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA). One additional important change occurred effective June 8, 2018. ...more

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Missouri Levels The Playing Field For Defending Baseless Discrimination Lawsuits

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Good news for Missouri employers: the days of our state arguably being considered the most dangerous place in America for baseless discrimination lawsuits are about to end. Governor Eric Greitens late last week signed...more

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Illinois Becomes Seventh State to Expand Employment Rights to Domestic Workers

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On August 21, 2016, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law the Illinois Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights, amending four existing state employment laws so they will now apply to domestic workers. Effective January 1,...more

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