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Maine’s Highest Court Narrows Scope of Continuing Violation Doctrine in Discrimination Claims

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The Maine Supreme Judicial Court just handed employers a win by narrowing the application of the “continuing violation” doctrine in discrimination claims under the state’s primary anti-bias law. This doctrine permits...more

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Alberta, Canada Human Rights Tribunal Reminds Employees They Have Duties in the Workplace Accommodation Process

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In Zupcic v Saputo Foods Limited, 2022 AHRC 13 (Saputo), the Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta (Tribunal) dismissed an employee’s complaint that that she was discriminated against in employment on the ground of her physical...more

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A Refresher on Reasonable Accommodations under the Missouri Human Rights Act

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A recent case provides a refresher step-by-step guide on the requirements of a lawfully administered disability accommodation policy under the Missouri Human Right Act. In Loerch v. City of Union, No. ED. 109707, (Mo. App....more

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First Circuit Weighs in on ADA’s ‘Single Integrated Employer’ Test and Reckless Indifference Standard for Punitive Damages

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In Burnett v. Ocean Properties, Ltd., et al., the First Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a jury verdict for the plaintiff in his failure to accommodate claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Maine Human...more

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Change in the Commonwealth: Reviewing Virginia’s Expansive New Employment Legislation Taking Effect Today

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For months, Virginia employers have heard about the new wave of employee-friendly legislation that will create additional costs and challenges for Virginia employers.  Today, as Virginia enters Phase 3 of its reopening plan,...more

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Virginia Employers Get Ready: New Laws Dramatically Expand Employee Protections and Employer Liability in the Commonwealth

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In the wake of Virginia voting in Democratic majorities in both houses of the state legislature last year, the Virginia legislature has passed, and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed into law, a slew of new measures...more

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Request for Accommodation Will Not Support Retaliation Claim Under Missouri Human Rights Act, SCOMO Holds

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Under Missouri law, a request for accommodation cannot serve as the basis for a retaliation claim.  Last month, the Supreme Court of Missouri issued a unanimous opinion in Lin v. Ellis, No. SC97641, 2020 WL 203145, at *5, —...more

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Maine Expands Antidiscrimination Law and Restricts Noncompete Agreements

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Lawmakers in Maine closed out the 2019 legislative session with a flurry of activity. Legislators passed more than 500 bills this year, including 50 on the final day, with many targeting the state’s employment laws....more

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