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DOJ Doubles Down on DEI and Antidiscrimination Obligations for Recipients of Federal Funds

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The U.S. Department of Justice recently issued a memorandum providing additional clarity and guidance on DEI-related programs and policies. The memo emphasizes that federally funded entities may not make decisions—such as...more

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Supreme Court Rules: No Extra Hurdles for Reverse Discrimination Cases

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On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services that reverse discrimination claims are no longer subject to different rules. This decision alters the landscape...more

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Four Top Law Firms Sign Settlement with EEOC on DEI

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On Friday, April 11, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued an announcement that they have settled with four “BigLaw” firms over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. The settlement, which...more

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Security Engineers, Inc. to Pay $1.6 Million in EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit

Federal Agency Charged Security Company with Engaging in Systemic Sex Discrimination in Hiring and Assignments - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Security Engineers, Inc., a contract security solutions provider headquartered in...more

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Portions of DEI Executive Orders Blocked by Federal Judge

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President Trump’s executive orders have spurred a slew of litigation, including a lawsuit challenging two orders that focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in the federal government and federally funded...more

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Trump Transforms Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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In the first days of his presidency, President Donald J. Trump made significant changes to the makeup and priorities of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). On the second day of his administration, President...more

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Furniture Retailer Settles for $1.5 Million with EEOC Over Allegations of Categorically Failing to Hire Women and Segregating its...

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On January 10, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida approved a nearly $1.5 million settlement agreement in a case brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against a retail...more

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Guide to Discrimination Law in Hong Kong

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Introduction - GENERAL OVERVIEW - Hong Kong employers and employees have become increasingly aware of their rights and obligations under the anti-discrimination legislation since the passing of the Sex Discrimination...more

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American Freight Furniture and Mattress to Pay $5 Million to Settle Nationwide EEOC Sex Discrimination Suit

National Retailer Refused to Hire Women in Sales or Warehouse Jobs, Federal Agency Charged - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – American Freight Management Company, LLC, which does business as American Freight Furniture and Mattress, will...more

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Frizzell Furniture to Pay $60,000 to Resolve EEOC Sex Discrimination Charge

Furniture Retailer Did Not Hire Applicant Because He Is Transgender, Federal Agency Found - MINNEAPOLIS – Frizzell Furniture, a furniture retailer with locations in northern Minnesota, has agreed to pay $60,000 and has...more

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[Webinar] LGBTQ+ Employment Law Roundup - June 23rd, 5:00 pm PT

Join Hinshaw and the LGBTQ+ Lawyers Association of Los Angeles on June 23, 2021, as we commemorate June Pride Month with a webinar featuring practical guidance on LGBTQ+ employment and workplace issues. This one-hour CLE...more

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Court Ruling Points to Expanded LGBT Anti-Discrimination Protections in China

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In a landmark ruling, a Beijing court ruled in favor of a transgender employee against her employer, a Chinese e-commerce company, interpreting China’s anti-discrimination laws to include protection based on sexual...more

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The Top 5 (Non-COVID-19) Developments In Dealership Employment Law

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You have probably seen a lot of coronavirus news alerts lately, but as a car dealer, you already know that germs are not the only things that can cause headaches. Virus or no virus, the law is still going to change and...more

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Construction Contractors Take Note: OFCCP’s Industry-Focused Technical Assistance Guide (TAG) May Prove Helpful in Preparing for...

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Federal construction contractors are barred from discriminating in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or covered veteran status, and many...more

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Littler Global Guide - Denmark - Q2 2019

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Amendments to Concept of Industrial Accidents to Cover “Temporary” Injuries - New Legislation Enacted - The Danish Parliament recently amended the Danish Workers’ Compensation Act for the purpose of, among other things,...more

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Religious Institutions Update: June 2018 - Lex Est Sanctio Sancta

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Since 1990, the U.S. Supreme Court has expressly construed a neutral law of general applicability as consistent with the free exercise clause. Deeming Colorado's public accommodations law just such a law, the Colorado Court...more

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The Collection and EEOC Reach Agreement to Resolve Sex Discrimination Case

MIAMI -- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and The Collection, a South Florida automobile dealership, have reached a voluntary conciliation agreement to resolve allegations of gender discrimination...more

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Candid Litho Settles EEOC Sex Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit for Over $240,000

Female Employee Subjected to Sex Discrimination and Retaliatory Discharge, Federal Agency Charged - LAS VEGAS - Candid Litho Printing, LTD, doing business as Candid Worldwide, a printing and graphic arts company with...more

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Title VII Evolution Continues: Another Appeals Court Finds Sexual Orientation Discrimination Actionable

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Another federal court of appeals decided today that Title VII covers claims of sexual orientation discrimination, continuing the evolution of workplace discrimination law that has begun to sweep over the country in recent...more

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Part 1 of 2: My Sit-Down Interview With Former EEOC General Counsel David Lopez

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Michael Schmidt, Vice Chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, discusses current employment law news, trends, developments and guest analysis. This episode presents the first of two parts of a timely and...more

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Employment Law Navigator – Week in Review: February 2017 #4

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Last week, the administration rescinded Obama-era federal guidelines interpreting federal anti-discrimination laws to require schools to allow transgender students to use bathrooms corresponding with their gender identity....more

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New York State Adds Protected Classifications and Remedies for Workplace Discrimination

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The new laws are designed to protect equality for female employees in New York State; Governor also proposes regulations that would extend protections to transgender employees. On October 21, New York Governor Andrew...more

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New York State Employers Face Strict New Equal Pay and Sex Discrimination Laws

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed a series of bills entitled the “Women’s Equality Agenda” that significantly amend the State’s equal pay, sex discrimination, harassment and other laws to provide additional...more

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EEOC Finds Sexual Orientation Discrimination Prohibited by Title VII

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In a landmark ruling, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) held that an employee alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation states a viable claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The...more

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That is SO last week - July 2015 #4

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Last week, the Equality Act was introduced in Congress. If enacted, this historic legislation will prohibit discrimination in employment and other life activities on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. It’s...more

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