Discrimination and Harassment

Eighth Circuit Rules That the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act Does Not Preclude Arbitration of Age Discrimination Claims

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has ruled that the federal Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA),

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Title VII Ruling by Fifth Circuit Provides Textbook Example of Importance of Raising “McDonnell Douglas” Defenses

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently affirmed the pre-trial dismissal of a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit,

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Seventh Circuit Rules That Title VII Bars Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Contrary to Decisions by Other Federal Appeals Courts

The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, in a split ruling that includes a lengthy dissent, has

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Congress Repeals “Paycheck Transparency” Requirements of “Blacklisting” Executive Order; OFCCP’s Separate “Pay Transparency” Regulations Remain in Effect

On March 27, 2017, President Trump signed a joint resolution passed by Congress that revokes the regulations implementing former President

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Supreme Court Clarifies Standard of Review Appellate Courts Are To Use Regarding EEOC Subpoena Enforcement Actions

The Supreme Court has issued a ruling clarifying that federal trial court determinations on whether to enforce an administrative subpoena

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EEAC’s 2017 Annual Meeting and Policy Conference Highlights

More than 190 company representatives attended the Equal Employment Advisory Council’s (EEAC) 2017 Annual Meeting and Policy Conference in Washington,

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NT Lakis Lawyers’ Comments to EEOC on Agency’s Draft Workplace Harassment Guidance Urge Revisions Consistent With Settled Legal Principles

NT Lakis lawyers have filed written comments with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regarding the agency’s proposed enforcement guidance

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NT Lakis Lawyers Ask OMB To Reconsider Approval of EEOC’s Expanded EEO-1 Report

NT Lakis lawyers have submitted a letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) asking the agency

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EEOC Continues Steps to Transition to Online Interactions by Piloting New Inquiry and Appointment Portal in Five Offices

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) took another step in its efforts to take its activities online and make itself

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