California Is Cracking Down on Employer Noncompliance With Ban-the-Box Law
California’s Civil Rights Department recently entered into settlements with multiple companies over alleged violations of the state’s ban-the-box law, CRD
Federal Appeals Court Vacates Nasdaq’s Board Diversity Rules
A federal appeals court has vacated the Nasdaq stock market’s rule requiring Nasdaq-listed companies to disclose diversity data for their
OFCCP Audits, Financial Remedies Decreased in FY 2024
OFCCP had a slow year in FY 2024, awarding less money in discrimination cases to fewer class members and completing
Maryland District Court Allows Naval Academy To Consider Race in Admissions
The Naval Academy’s consideration of applicants’ race in admissions decisions does not violate the Constitution’s equal protection guarantee, a federal
Should Expense Reimbursements Be Included When Calculating Overtime? A New Opinion Letter Explains
In the Biden Administration’s first opinion letter interpreting the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Wage and Hour Division has discussed the
DOJ Releases Fact Sheet on Anti-Discrimination Rights of Green Card Holders
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section, has issued a Fact Sheet that outlines workplace discrimination
DOL Appears To Abandon Its Attempt To Overhaul the Registered Apprenticeship Program
The Biden Administration appears to be giving up on its attempt to overhaul the regulations governing registered apprenticeship programs. The
OFCCP Publishes Guide on Combatting Harassment in the Construction Industry
The Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has published A Guide to Combatting Harassment in the Construction Industry. The
DOL Proposes Phasing Out Subminimum Wages for People With Disabilities
DOL’s Wage and Hour Division published a proposed rule December 4 that would phase out the Section 14(c) certificate program
DOL Says an Employee Has the Right To Use FMLA Leave for a Clinical Trial
An employee may use FMLA leave to participate in a clinical trial or research study to treat a serious health