New York State, Following California’s Lead, Strengthens Its Equal Pay Law
The state of New York has followed the lead of California in enacting amendments to its equal pay law that
Seventh Circuit Rejects EEOC’s Latest Attempt To Challenge Release of Claims
In a rebuke to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has
EEOC Issues New Guidance on ADA Protection for Individuals Living With HIV
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published two new "fact sheets" addressing the rights under the Americans with Disabilities
Third Circuit Provides Reminder: Title VII Liability Can Extend to More Than One Entity Under “Joint Employer” Theory
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit serves as an important reminder to employers
EEOC and OFCCP Budgets Remain Flat In FY 2016 Government Funding Bill
The U.S. Congress last week gave final approval to a massive spending bill that will fund the federal government through
Eleventh Circuit Rules That Applicants Can Sue for Disparate Impact Discrimination Under the ADEA
Ruling on the issue for the first time, a divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Seventh Circuit Rules That Seniority System Trumps ADA Reasonable Accommodation Claim
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) imposes an affirmative obligation on employers to provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual
Fifth Circuit Upholds Employer’s Wellness Program Against GINA Challenge
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has upheld an employer's wellness program against a challenge brought under
U.S. Senate Unanimously Confirms President Obama’s Nomination of Victoria A. Lipnic to Second Term on the EEOC
The United States Senate this week, by voice vote, approved President Obama's nomination of Republican Victoria A. Lipnic to serve
Recent OFCCP Settlements Show Agency’s Continued Focus on Allegations of Hiring Discrimination
OFCCP has recently announced a number of new settlements, all in the form of Conciliation Agreements. These agreements are voluntary,