Court Finds PWFA Triggered By Informal Notice; May Require Waiver Of Essential Functions
A federal district court has denied summary judgment on a Pregnant Workers Fairness Act failure-to-accommodate claim, finding that informal notice
Proposed FY27 Budget Would Move VEVRAA And Section 503 Enforcement To New DOL Civil Rights Office
The White House has proposed creating an Office of Civil Rights at the Labor Department to enforce Section 503, VEVRAA,
EEOC Reaches $15 Million, Three Year Deal Over COVID 19 Vaccine Accommodation Claims
The EEOC entered into a three-year, $15 million conciliation agreement with a global technology company to resolve class allegations that the company
Jury Verdict Highlights Expanding Damages Risk In Religious Accommodation Cases
A federal jury in Michigan recently awarded $1.8 million to a teacher after her former employer refused to allow her to
OMB Greenlights New OFCCP Complaint Forms
The White House Office of Management and Budget has approved for three years OFCCP’s request to change its complaint forms
EEOC Issues Telework Accommodation Guidance For Federal Agencies
The EEOC has issued guidance for federal agencies addressing telework as a reasonable accommodation for disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act. Private-sector employers
Workers May Use Intermittent FMLA Leave For Travel To Medical Appointments, DOL Says
Employees may use intermittent FMLA leave for travel time to and from a medical appointment as well as for the
FAR Council Raises Section 503 And VEVRAA Jurisdiction Thresholds
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council recently raised the contract dollar thresholds that trigger compliance obligations for Section 503 of the
CWC Recommends OFCCP Retain Form CC-305 On A Voluntary Basis
The Center for Workplace Compliance, our affiliated nonprofit membership association, has filed comments with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance
Federal Agencies Can Let Employees Telework As A Religious Accommodation, DOJ Tells EEOC
The Department of Justice has specified factors for federal agencies to consider when deciding whether to allow federal employees to