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Department of Justice Issues New Guidance Related to Employers’ DEI Programs

On July 29, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memorandum, providing further guidance on the application of federal antidiscrimination laws, policies, programs, and practices, paying particular attention to...more

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Understanding Transgender Workers’ Rights: A Legal Update and 3 Best Practices for Employers to Create an Inclusive Environment

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Employers should review their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and anti-discrimination policies as federal and state laws protecting transgender workers continue to take shape. Earlier this month, the Equal Employment...more

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Using Employees’ Requested Pronouns: It’s About Dignity, Respect and Workplace Compliance

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As employers strive to create inclusive and compliant workplaces, you should note that using an employee’s requested pronouns not only conveys respect but also helps you stay in compliance with anti-discrimination laws. In...more

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[Webinar] Drafting a Notice of Investigation for Civil Rights/Title IX Cases - October 18th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

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At the outset of a discrimination or harassment investigation, institutions of higher education send a notice of the investigation to the parties. What must be in the notice? What should be in the notice? Higher Ed team...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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An Update On Nonbinary Gender Designations In The Workplace

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An increasing number of employees identify their gender as nonbinary. “Nonbinary” includes people who do not identify their gender within the binary of male or female. Nonbinary identification and expression may include...more

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Could Congress Ban Arbitration Of Sex Discrimination And Harassment Claims?

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A bipartisan group of federal legislators has turned their attention to the sweeping revelations of sexual harassment in the American workplace by introducing a bill that would prevent employers from forcing claims of sex...more

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Transgender Employees in the Sharing Economy

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The sharing economy is attractive to many transgender employees who fear discrimination in traditional workforces. But are sharing economy employers required to provide them with any special protections? With the employment...more

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OFCCP Issues Final Regulations on Sex Discrimination for Government Contractors

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On June 15, 2016, the U.S. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) published a final rule detailing the obligations of federal contractors to ensure nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, and to take...more

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Equality Act of 2015 Seeks New Workplace Protections for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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Yesterday, companion bills were introduced into the House and Senate seeking the passage of the Equality Act of 2015, which would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation. The...more

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