As the end of the year approaches and employers begin to look toward 2024, they need to be mindful that charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), as well as lawsuits filed by the EEOC, have seen a...more
When it comes to hiring qualified employees, a growing number of employers have started to rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify the hiring process. At the same time, lawmakers across the country are scrutinizing...more
Earlier this year, President Biden signed the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act” into law. The new law limits the enforcement of arbitration agreements with respect to sexual assault and...more
On Feb. 10, 2022, Congress passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. This bipartisan measure, which President Biden is expected to sign into law, amends the Federal Arbitration...more
With the holidays fast approaching, many employers are due for a refresh on how and when to provide religious accommodations to their employees. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) prohibits discrimination...more
In North Carolina, the economic loss rule will not bar recovery on a negligence claim when there is no contract between the parties. In Lord v. Customized Consulting Specialty, Inc., a general contractor contracted with the...more