Appeals Court: General Safety Concerns Aren’t Enough To Deny Religious Accommodation
An employer cannot deny a religious accommodation under Title VII to an employee because of a general concern about safety,
Trump Administration Travel Ban: Impact on Employers
A White House proclamation imposing full and partial entry bans for nationals from 19 countries could disrupt American employers’ hiring and retention
Federal Court Blocks Attempt To End PLA Mandate for Large Construction Projects
A federal court has issued a preliminary injunction that effectively requires federal contracting agencies to continue to require Project Labor
Federal Court Cancels FCC Demographic Data Collection
A federal appeals court has vacated an order from the Federal Communications Commission that would have required broadcasters to file
New CWC Resource on State Non-Compete Agreement Restrictions
A new resource about state rules on non-compete agreements is available from the Center for Workplace Compliance, our affiliated nonprofit membership association.
EEOC To Target Anti-American Bias
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will prioritize national origin discrimination claims against employers that illegally prefer non-American workers, EEOC Acting
Updated California Proposed AI Rules Published
California’s Civil Rights Department (CRD) has updated its proposed regulations for employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision-making systems. The updated
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
FTC Fines Employer Over Allegedly Misleading Job Ads
The Federal Trade Commission has agreed to a $2.1 million settlement with a rideshare company over advertising practices that the Commission
CWC Interstate Special Edition: 2024 California Employment-Related Legislation Wrap-Up
This Interstate Special Edition summarizes employment-related bills signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom after the state legislature’s 2024 session. Captive