Discrimination and Harassment

Trump Administration’s New Position on Disparate Impact Liability Doesn’t Impact Private Litigation

On April 23, President Trump signed Executive Order 14281, Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy, which seeks to eliminate the use of

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Sixth Circuit: Anti-Arbitration Law Could Apply to Conduct Occurring Before Law’s Effective Date

The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act can apply to sexual harassment disputes arising from conduct

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Employment-Related Lawsuits Filed in Federal Court Increased Again in 2024

The number of employment-related lawsuits filed in federal courts increased for the second consecutive year, according to statistics from the

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FY 2024 EEOC Enforcement Stats Show Increased Charge Filings Overall, Retaliation Most Prevalent

For the third year in a row, there was a notable increase in the number of discrimination charges filed with

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EEOC Publishes First Guidance on DEI-Related Discrimination in the Workplace

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on March 19 published two documents addressing how workplace practices related to diversity, equity, and

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Trump Administration Barred from Enforcing Portions of E.O.s 14151 and 14173

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction barring the enforcement of specific provisions of President Trump’s executive orders targeting

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