On March 12, 2025, the Ninth Circuit issued its decision in Kumar v. Koester, dismissing a constitutional challenge to a university’s anti-discrimination policy that added “caste” as a protected class.
Effective January 1,...more
3/21/2025
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Constitutional Challenges ,
Discrimination ,
Due Process ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Protection ,
First Amendment ,
Protected Class ,
Religious Discrimination ,
Standing ,
Universities
Key Takeaways -
- A federal District Court in Maryland has temporarily blocked, nationwide, portions of two of President Trump’s Executive Orders restricting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs within the federal...more
2/28/2025
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California ,
Compliance ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Diversity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Contractors ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Trump Administration
STAY AHEAD OF 2025’s LEGAL CHANGES -
Review your employee handbook and employment contracts for necessary updates on these changes to the law, effective January 1, 2025.
Employer Captive Audience Meetings are Banned...more
1/14/2025
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California ,
Employee Rights ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
New Legislation ,
NLRA ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Penalties ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
Race Discrimination ,
State Labor Laws