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Pregnancy Discrimination

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Fifth Circuit Rules Employee’s Conduct, Not Pregnancy, Drove Firing

On May 11, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of an employer on claims of pregnancy discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and various claims under...more

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Managing Pregnancy‑Related Risk in Modern Workplaces: Insights from Women’s Professional Sports

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Growth in women’s professional sports, including Houston’s anticipated return of a WNBA team, is drawing renewed focus on pregnancy‑related employment issues. Recent WNBA developments underscore how federal law, labor...more

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Moms in the workplace quiz! (2026 version)

Happy Mothers’ Day weekend to all, including you dads and kids! How much do you know about moms’ rights in the workplace in the current era? Take our quiz and find out! As always, the answers will appear at the end of each...more

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[Webinar] EEOC Update & Trends: New Enforcement Priorities, Quicker Resolutions, and the Expanding Role of AI at the Agency - May...

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Join Goldberg Segalla partner Edward Murphy and attorney Nicole Alaimo for a discussion on recent EEOC investigation and litigation trends and departmental focus. This webinar will provide guidance on how to proactively...more

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Top 5 Pregnancy Accommodation Pitfalls Retailers Need to Avoid in 2026

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Retail employers face a unique set of challenges when it comes to complying with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and the EEOC has taken notice. Since the law took effect in June 2023, the agency has been steadily ramping...more

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EEOC’s Top 5 Enforcement Trends for Pregnancy Accommodations Can Teach Employers Lessons

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The EEOC hasn’t been shy about launching litigation against employers that haven’t met their accommodation obligations since the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took full effect. A review of the agency’s PWFA enforcement...more

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[Webinar] Today's EEOC: Adjusting to the EEOC's New Priorities - May 6th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) enforcement focus and strategic priorities continue to develop over time. Recent updates and agency activity suggest areas of evolving emphasis, including issues...more

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Jury Awards Employee $22.5 Million For Employer’s Improper Denial of Pregnancy Accommodation Request

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When dealing with injured, sick, or pregnant employees, employers must exercise extreme diligence when denying an accommodation request; it is not as clear-cut as it might appear....more

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Four termination “No-Nos” and 10 million reasons to avoid them

In 2021, Ascension Genesys Hospital terminated Nicole Walker from its residency program after she failed a required licensing exam for the second time. This month, a state court jury in Michigan awarded Dr. Walker $10.3...more

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Up Close: 10 "easy" steps to disability, pregnancy accommodation

"Easy" may be an exaggeration, but these aren't too bad. Back in November, I had a post with tips for employers about reasonable accommodation of disabilities, pregnancy and lactation, and religion. Kind of “big...more

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The State AG Report – 03.12.2026

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • Heavy Metal Headaches: AG Bonta Warns Baby Food Brands on...more

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[Event] 2026 Summer Symposium - June 7th - 11th, Denver, CO

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Where Training, Certification, and Community Come Together - Join us in Denver, CO, June 7-11, 2026, for in-person learning designed for professionals in Title VI, Title IX, non-discrimination, and civil rights...more

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O’Reilly to Pay $5.6M over Pregnancy Accommodation Failures

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Washington AG Nick Brown reached a settlement with O’Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC for allegedly violating the Healthy Starts Act, the Washington Law Against Discrimination, and the Consumer Protection Act by systematically...more

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Where the PWFA Stands Today: Key Legal Lessons for Employers

March is Women’s History Month, lending itself to a review of the lessons learned over the last three years since enactment of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). While the guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment...more

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Bad luck for this employer with separation agreement

But, then, don't we make our own luck? Happy Friday the 13th, aka Valentine’s Day Eve. I don't love what this employer did, so I'm going with Friday the 13th. A legal assistant in Santa Fe, New Mexico, who was...more

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Double Trouble for Employers? Puerto Rico Supreme Court Finds PR OPM Can Bring Dual Proceedings for Sex, Pregnancy Discrimination

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The Women’s Advocate Office (“OPM,” for its Spanish acronym) has the authority to investigate and fine public and private employers that violate women’s rights under Puerto Rico constitution and laws, including employment...more

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NC Court of Appeals Says Pregnancy Not Protected Under State Antidiscrimination Law

When employees in North Carolina believe they are the victim of workplace discrimination, they typically assert claims under federal civil rights laws. As with many states, North Carolina has a state Equal Employment...more

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Big Deal? EEOC seeks to rescind Biden-era harassment guidance

On December 29*, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget to rescind harassment Guidance that was issued in April 2024, during the Biden Administration. This...more

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Monthly Highlights – UK Employment Law – December 2025

In this month’s highlights, our team summarises the latest developments in UK employment law and their implications for employers....more

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Six Geese A-Laying… and the Six Rules Every Employer Should Know About Pregnancy Rights

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The song may give us six geese a-laying, but in the workplace, nothing lays more legal traps than mishandling pregnancy-related rights. Between the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA),...more

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Monthly Highlights – UK Employment Law – November 2025

In this month’s highlights, our team summarises the latest developments in UK employment law and their implications for employers. Catch up on October’s highlights here. Where Key Employment Law Reforms Currently Stand - The...more

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Pregnancy accommodation: Where things stand now

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took effect in June 2023, and the following year, the Biden-era EEOC issued regulations that were relatively burdensome for employers. Since that time, President Trump was elected, and he...more

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Rochester, NY Expands Protections for Immigrants, Reproductive Autonomy, and the LGBTQIA+ Community

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On August 26, 2025, the Rochester City Council voted unanimously to strengthen the city’s long-standing sanctuary city policy, adopting Ordinance No. 2025-283. The measure, formally adopted on August 27, 2025, amends the...more

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EEOC Powered Up for Swift Action Once Government Shutdown Ends

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Once we are back to business as usual, we expect a flurry of activity from the EEOC to further the current administration's priorities. At the top of the list will be updated guidance on harassment and pregnant worker...more

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And they’re off! UK government publishes Employment Rights Bill consultations

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Key takeaways The Employment Rights Bill is expected to become law in the new few weeks. Much of the detail will be contained in regulations. The UK government has published four consultation papers with its proposals for...more

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