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Seward & Kissel LLP

Employment Litigation Roundup: August 2025

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In Bivens v. Zep, Inc., a customer engaged in unwanted romantic advances towards a former employee. The employee sued the employer for harassment and hostile work environment under federal law, asserting that the employer...more

Littler

UK: Non-visible Disabilities at Work: How to Take Action and Make an Impact

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Approximately 23% of the working-age population in the UK reported that they were disabled in January to March 2023 (so almost 1 in 4 working people), and it is estimated 70-80% of disabilities are non-visible. With this...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Would Your HR Staff Recognize Lesser-Known Biases That Can Lead to Discrimination Claims?

Employers may believe they are aware of potential areas of concern for discrimination or harassment among different groups of employees. Their concerns often focus on race discrimination claims or national origin claims from...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

Governor Newsom Signs A Slew of New Employment Laws for 2022

As the 2021 legislative season came to a close, Governor Gavin Newsom signed numerous bills into law. From arbitration to workplace safety, these laws will impact employers across the state....more

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Just in Time for the Holidays, the EEOC Proposes Guidance on Religious Bias

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It seems that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is getting into the holiday spirit and addressing religious bias for the first time in twelve years. Last week, the EEOC proposed updated religious...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

EEOC Update: The Commission Rolls Out Pilot Program On Conciliating Discrimination And Harassment Allegations

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Seyfarth Synopsis: As reported here, on May 29, 2020, EEOC Chair Janet Dhillon advised agency officials of a new, six-month pilot program changing the Commission’s practices in settling workplace bias claims before pursuing...more

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Understanding implicit bias is the first step to reducing it — and ending it

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After nearly 25 years as an employment lawyer, I have seen how implicit bias can negatively impact businesses of all types and sizes at all stages of the employment life cycle. Part of my practice that I enjoy most is...more

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