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Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

The Coldplay Concert Kiss Cam Scandal: Legal and Employment Litigation Implications

We’ve all heard about and been astonished (or entertained) by the recent Coldplay concert kiss cam scandal involving the CEO and Chief People Officer of Astronomer, a data infrastructure and workflow company valued at over $1...more

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

Workplace Romance: Beyond the Headlines

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With the internet ablaze over the recent apparent outing of a workplace romance among executives during a Coldplay concert, employers may be reviewing the legal implications of workplace relationships and considering options...more

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UK FCA finalises rules on NFM and launches consultation on new Handbook guidance

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a consultation paper CP25/18 (CP) on tackling non-financial misconduct (NFM) in financial services, building on its 2023 consultation on diversity and inclusion in the...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Combating Increased Harassment Against Gaming Professionals

In January 2025, Square Enix, the video game publisher behind famous role-playing game franchises such as Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, released its new customer policy addressing customer harassment against its employees,...more

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Australian Government Releases Work Health and Safety (Sexual and Gender-based Harassment) Code of Practice 2025

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As part of a suite of reforms intended to prevent sexual harassment and gender-based harassment, the Australian Government has released a detailed code of practice under work health and safety legislation. The government’s...more

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Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations

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Nothing catches people’s attention like a high-profile, drama-filled lawsuit. Not every employer will deal with a Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni-level feud, but discrimination and harassment lawsuits arise in all types of work...more

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NLRB GC Issues Memo on Harmonizing NLRA and EEO Laws

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) general counsel (GC) has issued a memorandum explaining her view on how employers can balance compliance with the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and equal employment opportunity...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

What Construction Firm Employers Should Do Right Now to Minimize Legal Risk of Discrimination and Harassment Lawsuits

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Seyfarth Synopsis: In June 2024, Seyfarth published a blog article warning construction industry employers of recent anti-harassment guidelines issued by the EEOC. We predicted that the EEOC has “put the construction...more

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Manufacturing in the Upstate NY Tech Corridor Employment Laws that are Unique to New York Part 1

For manufacturers and suppliers expanding their operations into New York State for the first time, there are a myriad of legal idiosyncrasies to navigate. Businesses must proactively identify areas in which a different...more

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Ninth Circuit Rules Employers May Be Liable for Coworker Social Media Harassment Outside Workplace

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In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit soundly rejected the notion that employers may escape liability for unlawful harassment by arguing that the alleged harassment is limited to social media...more

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Ninth Circuit Rules That Social Media Posts Can Constitute Workplace Harassment

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On July 25, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected the notion that harassing conduct must occur inside the workplace to be considered actionable. The court also affirmed the notion that “the totality...more

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Texas Federal Court Nixes Initial Challenge to EEOC’s Guidance on LGBTQ+ Protections

On July 17, 2024, the U.S. District for the Northern District of Texas rejected the State of Texas’s request that it vacate recent guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on harassment and...more

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Federal Court Nixes Initial Challenge to EEOC’s Guidance on LGBTQ+ Protections

On July 17, 2024, the U.S. District for the Northern District of Texas rejected the State of Texas’s request that it vacate recent guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on harassment and...more

Saul Ewing LLP

EEOC Provides Guidance to Prevent Harassment in the Construction Industry

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According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), numerous factors increase the risk of harassment in the construction industry, including a relatively homogeneous workforce, pressure to conform to traditional...more

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New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the UK – How Can Employers Comply?

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As we previously reported, from October 26, 2024, under the (not-so-concisely named) Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 – which we are calling “the Worker Protection Act” – all employers in the UK...more

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EEOC Updates Anti-Harassment Guidance for First Time in 25 Years

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On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC” or the “Commission”) published its “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” (the “Guidance”), which outlines the legal standards for...more

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New Iowa Court Supreme Court Ruling Covers Hostile Work Environment

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The Iowa Supreme Court filed its opinion in Tracy White v. State of Iowa and Iowa Department of Human Services on April 12, 2024. This case related to the issues of hostile work environments as raised under the Iowa Civil...more

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EEOC Publishes New Guidance on Workplace Harassment for the First Time in Twenty Years

On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace (the “Guidance”). The Guidance took effect immediately and supersedes the EEOC’s previously...more

Foley Hoag LLP

EEOC Releases Updated Guidance on Workplace Harassment

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On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace (the “Guidance”). The Guidance sets forth the EEOC’s position on harassment that constitutes...more

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EEOC Updates Harassment Guidance for First Time in 25 Years

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Almost seven months after seeking public comment on an initial proposed version, and more than seven years after first attempting to update its guidance on the issue, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued on...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Non-Consensual Touching Not Comparable to Rude Employee Behavior

After investigating allegations of sexual harassment and taking disciplinary action, we see a surprising number of claims from the accused harassers that they were actually the victims of alleged discriminatory behavior that...more

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New Jersey Bill Aims to Broaden Standard for Harassment Claims & Require Written Workplace Policies and Employee Training

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On January 9, 2024, a new bill was introduced to the Assembly Labor Committee in the New Jersey Legislature (Bill A2443) that may have the effect of lowering the standard for a claim of unlawful harassment. The Bill’s stated...more

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What's the Tea in L&E? One Time Too Many: What is “Severe” Conduct?

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What’s the Tea in L&E is a video series focused on the latest trends and updates in labor and employment law. In this short video, WRVB labor and employment attorneys Leah Stiegler and Emily Kendall Chowhan discuss what...more

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Proposed New Jersey Bill Would Lower Harassment Standard and Mandate Anti-Harassment Policy and Training

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Seyfarth Synopsis: A pending bill in New Jersey’s legislature would significantly lower the standard for establishing harassment claims and require employers to implement anti-harassment training and policies and report...more

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What's the Tea in L&E? Truth Hurts or Rumors? Lizzo’s Harassment Allegations Serve As A Good Reminder

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What’s the Tea in L&E is a video series focused on the latest trends and updates in labor and employment law. In this segment, Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black (WRVB) labor and employment attorneys Leah Stiegler and Emily...more

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