The internet lit up recently with viral footage from a “kiss cam” at a Coldplay concert in Boston, Massachusetts. The clip, now dubbed by some as “Coldplay Gate,” depicts the married CEO of Astronomer, Inc., having an...more
7/24/2025
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Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Corporate Governance ,
Crisis Management ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Hostile Environment ,
Internal Investigations ,
Pre-Employment Agreements ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Social Media ,
Title VII ,
Workplace Romances
The United States Supreme Court has determined that the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) does not extend to discrimination claims from retired employees. In an 8–1 decision issued on June 20, 2025, the Court held that...more
7/22/2025
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Disability Discrimination ,
Discrimination ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Protection ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Health Insurance ,
Rehabilitation Act ,
Retirement ,
SCOTUS ,
Stanley v City of Sanford Florida ,
Title I
After months of uncertainty over what aspect of employer DEI (or diversity, equity and inclusion) policies could be discriminatory, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ)...more
On Monday, October 25, the EEOC issued the much-anticipated update to its COVID-19 guidance (What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws). The update again addresses how...more
10/26/2021
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Mandates ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Guidance Update ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Religious Accommodation ,
Religious Beliefs ,
Religious Discrimination ,
Religious Exemption ,
Title VII ,
Undue Hardship ,
Vaccinations