Sixth Circuit: Anti-Arbitration Law Could Apply to Conduct Occurring Before Law’s Effective Date
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act can apply to sexual harassment disputes arising from conduct
DOL Blocked From Requiring Contractors And Grantees To Certify Compliance With E.O. 14173
A federal district court has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Labor Department from requiring recipients of federal contracts and
Federal Court: Catholic Plaintiffs Need Not Abide By Abortion-Related Provisions of PWFA Regs
A federal district court has permanently enjoined the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from enforcing provisions of its Pregnant Workers Fairness
Former EEOC Commissioner Jocelyn Samuels Sues for Reinstatement
Jocelyn Samuels, a former Commissioner and Vice Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, is seeking reinstatement to the post
Employment-Related Lawsuits Filed in Federal Court Increased Again in 2024
The number of employment-related lawsuits filed in federal courts increased for the second consecutive year, according to statistics from the
Appeals Court: Workers May Qualify for Accommodation Even If They Can Do Job’s Essential Functions
The Americans with Disabilities Act does not preclude employees from receiving a reasonable accommodation even if they are able to
Federal Judge Temporarily Stops DOL From Enforcing Part of Executive Orders’ Anti-DEI Provisions
A federal judge on March 27 temporarily stopped the U.S. Labor Department from implementing parts of President Trump’s executive orders
Another Challenge to Biden Administration Independent Contractor Rule Dismissed
The Biden-era independent contractor rule has withstood yet another challenge, so it remains in effect, although the Trump Administration may
Federal Court Reinstates NLRB Member Wilcox
President Trump’s removal of Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board was illegal, a federal court ruled March 6.
Eighth Circuit Rules States Have Standing To Challenge PWFA Regulations
A group of 17 states challenging regulations that require employers to reasonably accommodate employees seeking abortions may proceed with its