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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1964 and aimed at preventing discrimination in the workplace on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, and religion. Title VII... more +
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1964 and aimed at preventing discrimination in the workplace on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, and religion. Title VII has been subsequently extended to discrimination on the basis of pregnancy and sexual stereotypes and to prohibit sexual harassment. Title VII applies to all employers with fifteen or more employees including private employers, state and local governments, and educational institutions.  less -
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4 Key Takeaways - Employment Law Update: What You Need to Know Now and Next

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Kilpatrick’s Brodie Erwin and Sarah Spangenburg recently presented an “Employment Law Update: What You Need to Know Now and Next” at the firm’s annual In-House Counsel Summit in Raleigh. Mr. Erwin and Ms. Spangenburg explored...more

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Littler Lightbulb: July Appellate Roundup

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This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments in federal courts of appeal in the last month....more

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2024 Summer Olympics Series: United States

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The 2024 Summer Olympic Games begin Friday, July 26. To celebrate this international event, Littler offices around the globe will share key changes in labor and employment laws that have transpired since the last time their...more

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EEOC Title VII Guidance, Captive Audience Meetings, Cemex, and Exempt Salary Threshold Challenges: May 2024 Labor and Employment...

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EEOC Title VII Guidance Challenged - On May 21, the Texas attorney general sought a permanent injunction to block the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (“EEOC”) enforcement guidance over gender identity and...more

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When It Rains, It Pours: Supreme Court, EEOC and DOL Release Flood of Employment Law Developments

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Through two unanimous decisions, the Supreme Court has made it easier for employees to avoid arbitration due to their status as "transportation workers" and to challenge job transfers as discriminatory under Title VII. ...more

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Expecting the Unexpected

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April showered us with quite a few unexpected and impactful legal developments in the workplace. Two Federal agencies released proposed rules that potentially impact nearly every American workplace (new salary threshold...more

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Highlights from the 2024 Hot Topics in Employment Law Seminar

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Miles & Stockbridge’s Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration Practice Group presented its 22nd annual Hot Topics in Employment Law seminar April 11 to clients from throughout Maryland and beyond....more

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Littler Lightbulb: March Appellate Roundup

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This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal in the last month....more

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New DOL Rule Affects All Businesses that Hire Independent Contractors

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On January 10, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule on employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which is scheduled to go into effect on March 11,...more

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HR Compliance Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers

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For HR leaders, HR compliance can sometimes seem as complex as a Rubik’s cube. In this comprehensive guide, we will demystify HR compliance for you and provide valuable insights to help your business stay on the right side of...more

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SCOTUS Makes It Harder for Employers to Defend Against Federal Whistleblower Claims

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The Supreme Court recently issued a unanimous pro-employee ruling that makes it harder for employers to defend whistleblower claims. In Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC, the Court rejected the argument that an employer must have...more

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Are Coaches Independent Contractors or Employees?

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An issue that all businesses grapple with is classifying the individuals performing work. Generally, there are two (2) types of individuals performing work: (1) Independent Contractors (1099) and (2) Employees (W-2). Some...more

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U.S. Labor Department Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractors

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule on employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) on Jan. 10, 2024. The final rule is effective March 11, 2024. It...more

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Changes the Game for Expectant Mothers in the Workplace

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This past year has brought with it expanded employment protections for new and expectant working mothers. These protections, in the form of two federal laws, alter the landscape for how employers can consider the needs of...more

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Weekly Checklist: Do Your Job Descriptions Need an Update for 2024?

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FP Weekly often provides readers with a practical and cutting-edge checklist of issues to consider, action steps to take, and goals to accomplish to ensure you remain on the top of your game when it comes to workplace...more

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The Supreme Court Cases Employers Should Be Keeping an Eye on in the New Term

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Earlier this year, we wrote about some of the major cases and legal developments for employers to watch in 2023. With the start of the U.S. Supreme Court's new term last month, we are back to provide insight into the next...more

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The “Joint Employer” Pendulum Swings Again. Or Does It?

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For the third time in eight years, employers again face uncertainty as to whether they may be considered a “joint employer” with another business. This question is not academic and can have real world consequences. What...more

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Pay equity issues can arise in multiple ways for employers

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Pay equity for women remains an issue for many employers. Among those championing gender pay equity is Megan Rapinoe, the American soccer star who is set to retire from professional play at the end of National Women’s Soccer...more

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President Biden Issues Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence: Impact on Employers

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As our colleagues recently discussed, on October 30, 2023, President Biden signed a sweeping Executive Order regarding the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (the “EO”). The EO...more

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Equal Pay: Considerations for Clubs with Men's and Women's Professional Teams

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Equal Pay is a consideration that affects all industries. Employers must ensure that their enterprise is organized and operating in accordance with the Equal Pay Act (EPA). This blog focuses on the professional sport arena -...more

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EEOC and WHD Alliance Impacts Every Employer

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The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunities Commission) and Department of Labor WHD (Wage and Hour Division) have agreed on a partnership to enforce “workplace justice issues”. Effective September 13, the EEOC and WHD alliance...more

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Teaming Up? EEOC and DOL Announce Enhanced Enforcement Efforts

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Last week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the United States Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (DOL) issued a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that announced they are partnering for the...more

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EEOC and DOL Join Forces – What the Alliance Means for Employers

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The EEOC and the Department of Labor Wage Hour Division (WHD) have taken an important step toward inter-agency coordination, committing to information sharing, joint investigations, training, and public...more

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EEOC and DOL/WHD Sign Formal Cooperation Agreement

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate cooperation between the two agencies through...more

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College Athletes as Employees: Landmark Case Could Reshape Collegiate Athletics

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In a pivotal legal battle, the Third Circuit is currently deliberating whether college athletes should be considered employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act for the purpose of receiving wages. This landmark case could...more

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