Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Was Enacted Properly, Fifth Circuit Rules
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission may enforce the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act against the state of Texas, the U.S. Court
Court Stops EEOC and HHS From Enforcing Some Rules Against Two Christian Groups
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas has barred the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Health and Human
OPM Urges Federal Agencies To Be Generous With Religious Accommodations
The Office of Personnel Management issued a memorandum July 16 instructing federal agencies to be generous in granting accommodations so
Eighth Circuit Affirms Decision Against Trucking Firm in Deaf Discrimination Case
A trucking company’s refusal to hire a deaf driver violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal court ruled
Employer’s Honest Belief in FMLA Fraud Beats Employee’s Retaliation Claim, Sixth Circuit Rules
A recent opinion by the Sixth Circuit demonstrates how an employer can lawfully discharge an employee for suspected abuse of
DOL Withdraws Biden-Era Proposal to End Subminimum Wage Program for Disabled Workers
The Department of Labor announced July 7 that it is withdrawing a proposed rule from the Biden Administration to end a program through
OFCCP Proposes Eliminating Disability Self-Identification and Analysis Requirements
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs is proposing to eliminate longstanding disability compliance requirements, including self-identification, utilization analyses, and
Supreme Court Holds Only Qualified Individuals Can Bring ADA Discrimination Claims
Retirees cannot bring an employment discrimination claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act if they are not qualified for the
OFCCP Extends Audit Moratorium for Veterans Affairs Health Benefits Program Providers
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has extended, for two years, its audit scheduling moratorium for specified health care
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,