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EEOC Updates Workplace Harassment Guidelines

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For the first time in 25 years, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. Employers should review existing anti-harassment policies and trainings...more

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EEOC Issues New Workplace Harassment Guidance

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For the first time in a quarter-century, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued enforcement guidance on workplace harassment. The April 29-guidance consolidates and supersedes several iterations of...more

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The EEOC Unveils Final Version of Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace

On April 29, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), after nearly seven years of effort, released updated guidance concerning harassment in the workplace. The updated guidance reflects three key developments...more

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EEOC Updates Workplace Harassment Guidance

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On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a long-anticipated update to its enforcement guidance on harassment in the workplace. The update comes almost 25 years after EEOC last...more

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Accommodating Requests From Pregnant and Parenting Students

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With the beginning of a new academic year, many institutions are facing questions from pregnant and parenting students regarding academic adjustments or accommodations due to pregnancy, childbirth, or recovery therefrom....more

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Federal Contractor Update (Including New Workplace Poster Applicable to All Employers)

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Executive Summary: EEOC and OFCCP have issued a new workplace poster, and the end of the year is quickly approaching. Now is the time for federal contractors to start planning for 2023 compliance with OFCCP obligations...more

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EEOC Revises Mandatory Workplace Poster

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On October 21, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published an updated version of its “EEO is the Law” workplace poster with a new poster entitled “Know Your Rights:  Workplace Discrimination is...more

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Employers, It’s Time to Update Your EEO Poster

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It is old news to most covered employers that they are obligated to post certain notices for their workforce. What these employers may not know, however, is that the EEOC recently updated and replaced its “EEO is the Law”...more

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EEOC Releases Updated Mandatory Posting

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Federal law requires employers to post a notice for employees regarding federal anti-discrimination laws. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) provides the notice, and the EEOC recently released an updated...more

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EEOC Releases New “Know Your Rights” Poster

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On October 19, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new version of the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. This new poster, much like the previous version,...more

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EEOC Releases Updated Employment Discrimination Poster

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On October 19, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published an updated ‘Know Your Rights’ workplace poster which replaces the previous “EEO is the Law” poster. The updated poster summarizes major...more

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EEOC Releases New ‘Know Your Rights’ Poster

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) just released an updated ‘Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal’ poster, which supersedes its earlier ‘EEOC is the Law’ poster.  The poster summarizes...more

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The EEOC Poster Just Had A Makeover – Here Is What Employers Need To Know…And Do!

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It will now be even easier for employees to access, understand, and enforce their rights to be free from unlawful workplace harassment and discrimination—with just the aim of their smartphone or other cherished device. The...more

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HHS OCR Guidance to 60,000 Retail Pharmacies: Refusal to Fill Rx Based on Potential Pregnancy Termination Concerns Is a Civil...

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On July 13, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance to retail pharmacies that refusing to dispense a prescribed medication or making a determination on the suitability of...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: April 2022 #2

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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EEOC Releases New Guidance on COVID-related Caregiver Discrimination

On March 14, 2022, the EEOC released new guidance regarding caregiver discrimination and the COVID-19 pandemic, in light of many workplaces returning to in-person work. The new guidance supplements earlier guidance regarding...more

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New EEOC Document on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

In recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month and the anniversary of the Bostock v. Clayton County ruling, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC or Commission) released a new technical assistance document addressing issues...more

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OCR and DOJ Issue Clear Guidance that Denying Transgender Students Access to the Bathroom and Sports Team Corresponding to Their...

On June 22, 2021, the United States Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) and the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division (“DOJ) issued a joint Fact Sheet addressed to elementary and secondary...more

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Unanswered Questions on OCR’s About-Face on Transgender Rights

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Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or OCR, issued a Notice of Interpretation stating that Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination against LGBTQ+ students and...more

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[Webinar] Title IX Litigation Update (Higher Education) - May 11th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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We have new regulations, new guidance and a new administration. What are the courts saying about Title IX in higher education these days? Join Bricker higher education attorneys Jeff Knight and Erin Butcher to break down...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: June 2020 #3

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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A 9-Step Compliance Plan For Ensuring Transgender Students’ Title IX Rights

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When the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion several weeks ago upholding a public school district’s policy allowing transgender students to use facilities that match their gender identity, it was just the latest...more

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NLRB Reverses Position on Confidentiality Concerning Workplace Investigations – Holds That Confidentiality Requirements Are...

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The National Labor Relations Board, in its December 17th decision in Apogee Retail LLC d/b/a Unique Thrift Store, has reversed its prior rule and held that employer requirements that employees treat workplace investigations...more

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New York State Updates Guidance on Harassment Prevention and Policies

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New York State’s frequently asked questions (FAQ) guidance on harassment prevention has been updated to reflect several recent amendments to workplace harassment law. While the guidance is tailored to address sexual...more

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Beltway Buzz - October 2019 #2

Supreme Return. The Supreme Court of the United States kicked off its 2019 term this week with a few blockbuster oral arguments. On October 9, 2019, the Court heard oral argument in three cases concerning whether gender...more

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