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
Congress Clears “Speak Out Act” Banning Certain Pre-Dispute NDAs for President’s Signature
As we predicted,[1] the lame-duck Congress has given final approval to the so-called “Speak Out Act” (S. 4524), federal legislation
Congress Tees Up Bill To End Pre-Dispute NDAs Related to Sexual Assault or Harassment
Before leaving town for pre-election campaigning, the U.S. Senate quietly approved the so-called “Speak Out Act” (S. 4524), legislation that
Ruling by Seventh Circuit in EEOC v. Walmart Clarifies Burden of Proof Under Young
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has ruled that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) failed to
Ninth Circuit Rules Employee Who Failed Drug Test Can Bring Disability Claim
A three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled 2–1 that a jury should decide whether
D.C. Circuit Reverses Precedent, Broadens Title VII Protection
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has expanded the types of actions that violate Title
Court Rules Challenge by Texas to EEOC’s SOGI Discrimination Guidance Can Go Forward
The State of Texas has cleared its first legal hurdle in a lawsuit filed by the state in federal court