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California Employment News: Starting a Workplace Investigation – Part 1 (Featured)
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The Changing Landscape of EEOC Enforcement and Disparate Impact
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As you recover from another whirlwind of a school year, we hope you can take some time to relax and enjoy your summer break. The next few months will be the perfect time to – at your leisure – catch up on this past year’s...more
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Join Constangy attorneys Joyce Dos Santos and Joanna MacMillan for an insightful webinar as we delve into the complex landscape of workplace discrimination laws and provide essential guidance for employers. In today's diverse...more
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