D.C. Circuit Deals Another Blow to ERA Ratification Efforts
The influential D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected an attempt by a group of states arguing that the Equal Rights
EEOC “Commissioner Charges” Increased Dramatically in FY 2022
The issuance of commissioner charges by individual commissioners of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) took a big jump
Seventh Circuit Rules That Employee’s Failure To Report Sex Harassment Dooms Retaliation Claim
An employee claiming unlawful retaliation after being disciplined for failing to report alleged sexual harassment as required under an employer’s
Recent Rulings Shed Some Light on How Courts May Interpret New Anti-Arbitration Law
A year after Congress enacted the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) to prohibit employers
EEOC’s Recent Public Meeting on AI Dominated by Critics
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) recent public hearing on the discriminatory impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) in the employment
OFCCP Proposing New Pre-Complaint Intake Form
The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has published a Notice that it intends to seek approval from
Employment-Related Lawsuits Filed in Federal Court Dropped Again in FY 2022
The number of employment-related lawsuits filed in the nation’s federal courts in fiscal year 2022 dropped by almost 8 percent
Newly Enacted “Pregnant Workers Fairness Act” Mandates Reasonable Accommodation
The massive government spending bill recently approved by Congress contains a new law that expands protection for pregnant workers. The
Washington State Alleges Airline’s Dress Code Discriminates Against Nonbinary Employee
In what looks to be a first-of-its-kind case, the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) has alleged that a major
Congress Approves Respect for Marriage Act To Codify Same-Sex Marriage Recognition
As expected, the U.S. Congress has approved and sent to President Biden for his signature a bill that establishes a