Last week, the Missouri Supreme Court firmly held that “sex” refers only to “one’s biological classification as male or female” under the provision of the Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA) prohibiting discrimination in public...more
6/16/2025
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State Labor Laws ,
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Title VII ,
Transgender
On December 22, 2023, Governor Hochul vetoed the bill, stating that while she recognizes the need to restrict non-compete agreements for middle-class and low-wage workers, that interest must be balanced with New York...more
A significant development is underway in New York as the state is on the verge of outlawing non-competition agreements for employees. Governor Kathy Hochul is currently reviewing a bill that has been fast-tracked through the...more
Despite New York City’s already extensive anti-discrimination laws, the New York City Council recently passed a bill outlawing discrimination based on weight and height. Further, the City Council is considering various bills...more
Per recent federal employment law guidance, private employers can generally require employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19 as long as they comply with federal employment laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of...more