Sexual Orientation

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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OFCCP Submits Formal Request to OMB for Approval of Proposed Changes to Form (CC-4) for Accepting Discrimination Complaints

The Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has made a formal request to the White House Office

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Detailed FY 2016 EEOC Enforcement Numbers Show Continued Increase in Disability and LGBTQ Charges

According to detailed enforcement and litigation statistics for fiscal year (FY) 2016 (October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2016) released

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Trump Administration Announces It Will Continue To Enforce Obama-Era Executive Order on Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amid some speculation that the Trump Administration was considering overturning or significantly limiting Executive Order (E.O.) 13672 barring federal contractors

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Not So Fast, EEOC: Seventh Circuit Rules That Title VII Does Not Protect Against Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) bars employers from discriminating in the terms, conditions, and

By |2016-08-12T13:01:19-05:008/12/2016|Categories: Agency Enforcement, Discrimination and Harassment|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Not So Fast, EEOC: Seventh Circuit Rules That Title VII Does Not Protect Against Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation

North Carolina Amends Controversial “Bathroom Law” To Restore Right To Sue Under State’s Anti-Discrimination Statute

Governor Pat McCrory of North Carolina last week signed a minor amendment to the state’s controversial transgender “bathroom bill” to

By |2016-07-29T14:25:49-05:007/29/2016|Categories: Discrimination and Harassment, State Standards|Tags: , , |Comments Off on North Carolina Amends Controversial “Bathroom Law” To Restore Right To Sue Under State’s Anti-Discrimination Statute

OFCCP Proposes Updating Form (CC-4) for Accepting Discrimination Complaints

The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is proposing to revise its Form CC-4, the document

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NT Lakis Lawyers Create “Federal Compliance Initiative Scorecard” Summarizing Major Employment-Related Actions Undertaken During the Obama Administration

In light of the very active employment-related regulatory and policy agenda that has been pursued by federal enforcement agencies during