Among the first questions I ask when investigating a lawsuit accusing my client of discriminatory conduct is, “Who made the decision?”
The reasons are simple.
First, an adverse employment action – like termination,…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
At the end of its 2024-25 term, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Trump v. CASA, Inc. that federal district courts do not have equity power to issue so-called “universal” (also known as “nationwide”) injunctions.
At issue in the…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law
New York ‘s Child Data Protection Act, available here, took effect on June 20. This is a landmark piece of legislation designed to enhance the online privacy and safety of minors. As concerns over children’s digital footprints…
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/ Communications & Media Law, Privacy
The U.S. Department of Justice announced its new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative with the goal to identify entities defrauding the government by knowingly violating civil rights laws. The DOJ is specifically targeting employers…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law, Government Contracting
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced today that Temporary Protected Status for Honduras and Nicaragua will terminate on September 8. The announcements come only one week after the DHS announced that TPS status for…
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/ Administrative Law, Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law
They’ve all but shut the door, turned off the lights, and put up the “closed” sign.
On July 2, Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer lifted the pause on investigations and enforcement of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation…
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/ Administrative Law, Government Contracting, Labor & Employment Law
"Reverse discrimination," ADA, religion, and nationwide injunctions. The 2024-25 term of the U.S. Supreme Court is over. Two decisions at the end of the term directly addressed employment law issues, and two others will have an…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Labor & Employment Law
Spoiler: Section 503 takes center stage.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs dropped three proposed rules on July 1, offering revisions to its existing regulatory scheme.
Key highlights:
• Executive Order…
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/ Administrative Law, Government Contracting, Labor & Employment Law
File under “thanks, but no thanks.”
In an open letter to contractors, Catherine Eschbach, Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, offers contractors the opportunity to explain how they have wound…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Government Contracting, Labor & Employment Law
In the recent high-profile civil class action, Frasco v. Flo Health, a California federal court issued a significant ruling partially certifying a nationwide class and California subclass of individuals who used the Flo Health…
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/ Communications & Media Law, Consumer Protection, Health, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
The USCIS has issued new guidance in its Policy Manual, which updates the eligibility criteria for TN professionals under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, also known as the “USMCA.” This guidance outlines substantial…
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/ Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law, Immigration Law, International Law & Trade
In 2022, a company’s Chief Technical Officer started making internal complaints about alleged sex discrimination and retaliation at his place of employment and advocating for some female executives who were allegedly not being…
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/ Communications & Media Law, Labor & Employment Law, Science, Computers, & Technology
Summer hiring is in full swing! In this episode of Constangy Clips, Constangy attorney Obasi Bryant shares essential legal tips for managing seasonal workers, including high school and college interns. From child labor laws to…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
As we have previously reported, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is revoking employment authorization documents for certain individuals affected by the termination of humanitarian parole, including beneficiaries of the…
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/ Administrative Law, Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law
The New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act is the latest U.S. pay transparency law. As of this month, covered employers must disclose pay, benefits and other compensation programs in external job postings and for internal…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
