Earlier this month, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (which includes North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia) vacated the district court’s grant of summary judgment for the employer in Wannamaker-Amos v. Purem Novi...more
A few months ago, we published an alert noting that the U.S. Supreme Court had agreed to hear Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services. The case addresses whether plaintiffs alleging reverse discrimination under Title VII...more
1/17/2025
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of disability, including “morbid obesity.” However, outside of this condition, the ADA’s protections do not extend to employees who...more
On October 20, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a new mandatory poster that must be placed in a conspicuous location in the workplace where notices to applicants and employees are customarily...more
Employers recognize that creating a welcoming and diverse workplace enhances performance. But what happens when employees file discrimination or harassment charges? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) is...more
5/25/2022
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In order for an employee to allege a recognizable claim of employment discrimination under Title VII, he or she must claim that they suffered an “adverse employment action.” This term means some negative consequence resulting...more