Wage and Hour, Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Discrimination

The Littler Annual Employer Survey Report - May 2025

Littler on 5/7/2025

Executive Summary - It has been a turbulent start to 2025 as U.S. employers scramble to adapt to new executive orders, sweeping changes at federal agencies and a growing patchwork of workplace regulations at the state and...more

7 strikes, and this employer is OUT!

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 1/22/2025

Employer going to trial in age discrimination case. We had a blizzard last Friday (in North Carolina, 2 inches is a blizzard), and we still have ice and snow on the ground a week later. Anyway, I've had enough of winter now...more

Anticipated Changes at the EEOC Under the Incoming Trump Administration

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC on 12/19/2024

The second Trump administration will undoubtedly bring changes to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). However, significant changes are not likely to occur immediately given that the EEOC will have a Democratic...more

Creating Inclusive Work Environments for Native American and Indigenous Employees: Harmful Terminology to Keep Out of the Modern...

Husch Blackwell LLP on 11/21/2024

In our ever-evolving world, fostering cultural sensitivity is paramount for creating inclusive and respectful work environments and minimizing legal risks. Language plays a crucial role in shaping our perceptions, and...more

Celebrating Responsibly: HR's Legal Checklist for Holiday Party Success

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. on 12/8/2023

As the holiday season begins, many companies are gearing up to celebrate the year's achievements with a festive workplace holiday party. While these events provide an excellent opportunity for team bonding and camaraderie, HR...more

That is SO last week - July 2015 #3

Zelle LLP on 7/21/2015

There’s just no rest for employment lawyers this summer. We had another exciting week. The biggest news was the EEOC’s ruling that Title VII prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The agency found that...more