Justice Department Publishes Interim Final Rule Increasing Fines for Many IRCA Violations
Recently, many posting penalties have been increased as the result of a 2015 law that now requires federal agencies to
Fifth Circuit Rules In Texas v. EEOC That State Can Challenge EEOC’s 2012 Criminal Records Guidance
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit handed down a surprising decision recently when
North Carolina Amends Controversial “Bathroom Law” To Restore Right To Sue Under State’s Anti-Discrimination Statute
Governor Pat McCrory of North Carolina last week signed a minor amendment to the state’s controversial transgender “bathroom bill” to
Supreme Court Rules That Labor Department Regulation Is Not Entitled to Deference Where Agency Fails To Provide Adequate Justification
In a case with implications far beyond the subject matter addressed, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a Department
Guide to the Labor Department’s New Overtime Rule’s Nondiscretionary Bonus Provision
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently published its much-anticipated final rule on overtime eligibility for “white collar” salaried workers under
Deadlocked Supreme Court Blocks President Obama’s Immigration Program To Grant Work Status to Millions of Undocumented Aliens
Deadlocking in a 4–4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has let stand a ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of
Lowe’s Agrees To Pay $8.6 Million To Settle ADA Lawsuit Challenging Company’s Maximum Leave Policy
Under the terms of a formal settlement agreement reached between home improvement retailer Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC, and the Equal
EEOC Holds Public Meeting on Lack of Diversity in the Tech Industry
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently held a public meeting on promoting diversity and inclusion in the U.S.
Ruling by Fourth Circuit Allows Agency To Wield Its Subpoena Power in Case Brought on Behalf of Undocumented Workers
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has ruled that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) can investigate
Labor Department Finalizes New Overtime Rule Doubling the Salary Threshold for Overtime Pay Eligibility
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published its much-anticipated and highly controversial final rule on overtime eligibility for salaried