Navigating Employee Leave and Reasonable Accommodation Requests Under the FMLA, ADA, and PWFA
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Update
Hoops and Legal Loops: The Dearica Hamby Case Explained
Employment Law Now VIII-152 - Part 2 of 2 on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (Attorney Interview)
Employment Law Now VIII-151 - EEOC Commissioner Interview: Part 1 of 2 on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The Burr Morning Show: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Employment Law Now VII-136 - Summer 2023 Wrap-Up Part 2
The Burr Broadcast Aug. 2023: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Employment Law Now VII-130- An Interview With EEOC Commissioner (Vice Chair) Jocelyn Samuels
DE Under 3: EEOC & DOJ Technical Guidance for Employer’s AI Use; Upcoming EEOC Hearing; Event for Mental Health in the Workplace
Top Three Pregnancy Pitfalls for Employers
Hot Spots in Employment Law 2022
Illegal or ill-mannered? Title VII meets Ms. Manners
Employment Law This Week®: DOL’s RFI on Overtime Rule, NLRA Doesn’t Preempt NYSHRL, SF’s Salary History Law, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Part 1 of 2: My Sit-Down Interview With Former EEOC General Counsel David Lopez
Episode 10: Pregnancy Discrimination Insights (Hint: It's Not Just About The FMLA)
Pregnancy In the Workplace...Hot Off the Press
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In this month’s highlights, our team summarises the latest developments in UK employment law and their implications for employers....more
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
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
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
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
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
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