House Approves Bill Extending Anti-Discrimination Protection to Unpaid Interns Working in Federal Sector
The U.S. House of Representatives on January 11, 2016, gave unanimous approval to a bill (H.R. 3231) that would amend
NT Lakis Lawyers File Brief Arguing That OWBPA Does Not Preclude Arbitration of Age Discrimination Claim
NT Lakis lawyers have filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in a
New York City Becomes Latest Local Jurisdiction To Adopt Workplace Anti-Discrimination Protection for “Caregivers”
Federal anti-discrimination law currently does not explicitly include as a protected class "caregivers," i.e., employees or applicants who take time
Federal Court Rejects ADA Challenge to Employer Wellness Plan
In the first of three lawsuits brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to be decided on the merits,
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