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Ninth Circuit Rules That Employer Violated California Law by Failing To Properly Engage in the “Interactive Process” Despite Meeting Its Reasonable Accommodation Obligation

In a case highlighting yet another significant distinction between California law and federal law, and the compliance burden the state’s

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Senate Hearing Highlights Bipartisan Support for Paid Family Leave Program as Well as the Major Differences on How To Get There

There no longer seem to be any major differences between Congressional Republicans and Democrats that some form of paid family

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Justice Department’s Rescission of Obama-Era Guidance Documents Addressing Affirmative Action Requirements in Education Do Not Directly Impact Employers’ Compliance Obligations

In a recent action widely reported by the media, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Trump Administration, as

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NT Lakis Lawyers File Brief With Supreme Court, Arguing That Ninth Circuit Erred in Finding a “Contractual Basis” To Compel Class Arbitration

NT Lakis lawyers recently filed a brief in yet another important arbitration case accepted by the U.S. Supreme Court for

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California Broadens Scope of Its Regulations Banning National Origin Discrimination

The state of California has adopted significant revisions to its regulations implementing a state law prohibiting employment discrimination based on

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Ruling by U.S. Supreme Court Raises Questions Regarding Legal Status of Some Agency Administrative Law Judges

The United States Supreme Court ruled recently that administrative law judges (ALJs) employed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC

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EEOC Announces Two Multi-Million Dollar Settlements Involving Employment Selection Testing Discrimination Claims

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced the settlement of two separate lawsuits brought by the agency claiming that

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NT Lakis Attorneys Expand “CWC Reference” Tool To Add AAP Requirements for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans

NT Lakis attorneys are pleased to announce the expansion of CWC Reference, a new online tool that we created for

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