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,
Ninth Circuit Rules That EEOC’s Broad Subpoena Power Extends to Personally Identifiable Information
A recent ruling by the notoriously anti-employer Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals underscores one of the legitimate concerns employers have
EEOC Proposes Rule To Clarify Permissible Use of Corporate Wellness Programs Under GINA
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published a proposed rule that would revise the agency's existing regulations under the
Settlement Reached in High Profile Lawsuit Brought by EEOC Challenging BMW’s Criminal Records Check Policy
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced settlement of a class-based lawsuit brought by the agency accusing BMW
CALIFORNIA FAIR PAY ACT MAKES PROVING PAY DISCRIMINATION MUCH EASIER
California has enacted a new law - the Fair Pay Act - that amends the state's existing Equal Pay Act
SECOND CIRCUIT ALLOWS EEOC’S LAWSUIT DESPITE QUESTIONS ABOUT UNDERLYING CHARGE INVESTIGATION
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has considerable discretion regarding the
DC CIRCUIT CONFIRMS REGULAR AND PREDICTABLE ATTENDANCE CAN BE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION
In a case arising under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has