On August 18, 2023, the full Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals expanded the range of negative employer actions that can serve as a basis for an employment discrimination lawsuit. This decision overruled established precedent...more
8/24/2023
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Mississippi joins the list of states limiting public employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates. On April 22, 2022, Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill banning public institutions and agencies from discriminating against people based on...more
4/27/2022
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The number of charges of discrimination filed has decreased, but the EEOC has dramatically increased the amount of money recovered for employees alleging discrimination, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity...more