Discrimination and Harassment

Second Circuit in Natofsky v. NYC Joins Several Other Federal Appeals Courts in Holding That “But-For” Standard Applies to Discrimination Claims Brought Under the ADA

In an issue of first impression before it, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has ruled that

By Rae Vann|2019-05-17T15:31:41-05:005/17/2019|Categories: Disability, Accommodations, and Leaves, Discrimination and Harassment|Tags: ADA, Adverse Action, Disability|Comments Off on Second Circuit in Natofsky v. NYC Joins Several Other Federal Appeals Courts in Holding That “But-For” Standard Applies to Discrimination Claims Brought Under the ADA

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NT Lakis’s Brief to the Eighth Circuit in Harris v. Union Pacific Argues That Lower Court Erred in Certifying ADA Class Action

NT Lakis has filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in a case

By Rae Vann|2020-09-21T13:54:28-05:005/17/2019|Categories: Disability, Accommodations, and Leaves, Discrimination and Harassment|Tags: ADA, Adverse Action, Amicus Brief, Disability, Medical Examinations and Inquiries|Comments Off on NT Lakis’s Brief to the Eighth Circuit in Harris v. Union Pacific Argues That Lower Court Erred in Certifying ADA Class Action

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Eleventh Circuit in Lewis v. City of Union City Weighs in on Interpretation of Key Title VII Term “Similarly Situated,” Illustrating Lack of Consensus Among Federal Courts as To How To Define It

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), plaintiffs typically prove their cases using circumstantial evidence.

By D'Ontae Sylvertooth|2019-05-05T21:57:57-05:005/5/2019|Categories: Discrimination and Harassment|Tags: ADA, ADEA, Discrimination, EEOC, Title VII|Comments Off on Eleventh Circuit in Lewis v. City of Union City Weighs in on Interpretation of Key Title VII Term “Similarly Situated,” Illustrating Lack of Consensus Among Federal Courts as To How To Define It

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Revised Opinion by Fifth Circuit in Nall v. BNSF Cures Problematic Portion of Prior ADA “Direct Threat” Ruling

Last December, a divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a troubling opinion

By Rae Vann|2019-04-28T22:23:47-05:004/28/2019|Categories: Disability, Accommodations, and Leaves, Discrimination and Harassment|Tags: ADA, Disability, Discrimination|Comments Off on Revised Opinion by Fifth Circuit in Nall v. BNSF Cures Problematic Portion of Prior ADA “Direct Threat” Ruling

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EEOC’s Final FY 2018 Enforcement Numbers Confirm Significant Drop in Charges Filed

Final fiscal year (FY) 2018 (October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018) enforcement and litigation statistics released recently by the

By Rae Vann|2019-04-28T22:20:32-05:004/28/2019|Categories: Agency Enforcement, Disability, Accommodations, and Leaves, Discrimination and Harassment|Tags: Discrimination, EEOC, EEOC Charges|Comments Off on EEOC’s Final FY 2018 Enforcement Numbers Confirm Significant Drop in Charges Filed

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Written Comments to EEOC Support Agency’s Proposal To Allow for Digital Charge Filing While Recommending Improvements To Ensure System’s Integrity

NT Lakis lawyers submitted written comments this week to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in support of the

By Jose Galvan|2019-04-28T22:18:52-05:004/28/2019|Categories: Agency Enforcement, Disability, Accommodations, and Leaves, Discrimination and Harassment|Tags: Comment Letter, Digital Charge Process, Discrimination, EEOC, EEOC Charges|Comments Off on Written Comments to EEOC Support Agency’s Proposal To Allow for Digital Charge Filing While Recommending Improvements To Ensure System’s Integrity

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NT Lakis Attorneys File Brief With Ninth Circuit, Arguing Trial Court Ruled Correctly in Denying Certification to Purported Class of More Than 8,600

NT Lakis lawyers have filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in a

By John Annand|2019-04-21T23:44:05-05:004/21/2019|Categories: Compensation, Discrimination and Harassment|Tags: Amicus Brief, Class Certification, Compensation, Sex Discrimination, Title VII|Comments Off on NT Lakis Attorneys File Brief With Ninth Circuit, Arguing Trial Court Ruled Correctly in Denying Certification to Purported Class of More Than 8,600

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Congress Quietly Moving Federal Contractor “Ban-the-Box” Legislation, as New Mexico Joins Growing Number of States With Ban-the-Box Laws

Legislation that would prohibit federal contractors from asking about or considering applicant criminal history information before the last stages of

By Mike Eastman|2019-04-21T23:41:56-05:004/21/2019|Categories: Background Checks, Discrimination and Harassment|Tags: Ban-the-box, Congress, Legislation|Comments Off on Congress Quietly Moving Federal Contractor “Ban-the-Box” Legislation, as New Mexico Joins Growing Number of States With Ban-the-Box Laws

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Two Recent Medical Marijuana Court Rulings Highlight Growing Challenges to Drug-Free Workplace Policies, Even as Use by Workers Hits Highest Level in 14 Years

There are now 33 states and the District of Columbia that have enacted laws permitting the use of medical marijuana,

By Chase Woodley|2020-09-21T13:54:29-05:004/21/2019|Categories: Disability, Accommodations, and Leaves, Discrimination and Harassment|Tags: Marijuana|Comments Off on Two Recent Medical Marijuana Court Rulings Highlight Growing Challenges to Drug-Free Workplace Policies, Even as Use by Workers Hits Highest Level in 14 Years

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As Expected, House Passes “Paycheck Fairness Act” on Party-Line Vote; Republicans Introduce Alternative Bill

As expected, the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives has passed an amended version of the so-called Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 7),

By Mike Eastman|2019-04-14T21:41:02-05:004/14/2019|Categories: Compensation, Discrimination and Harassment|Tags: Congress, Legislation, Pay Equity, Paycheck Fairness Act|Comments Off on As Expected, House Passes “Paycheck Fairness Act” on Party-Line Vote; Republicans Introduce Alternative Bill

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