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From Ally to Adversary: Employers Face New EEOC Scrutiny for Hiring Immigrants

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In a dramatic policy shift, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) under Acting Chair Andrea Lucas announced, in a press release, a new focus on unlawful employment practices that favor non-American workers...more

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[Webinar] Trump Reframes the EEO Agenda: What Does It Mean for Your Business? - January 30th, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Join Kelley Drye for an insightful webinar, "Trump Reframes the EEO Agenda: What Does It Mean for Your Business?" This session will explore the impact of the Trump administration’s new direction on DEI, gender identity,...more

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A Reminder to Review your Company’s English-only Policy

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The EEOC has recently filed an action in the Western District of Wisconsin entitled EEOC v. Baumann Farms, LLP alleging that the employer has an “English-only policy that discriminates against non-English speaking Hispanic...more

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Dress Code Tips Inspired by JLo and Shakira’s Halftime Performance

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Is it just me, or has JLo and Shakira’s halftime performance at the Super Bowl received more attention than the game itself? As with so many other issues these days, we are a country divided. Some believe the performance was...more

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La Cantera Resort and Spa to Pay Over $2.5 Million to Settle EEOC National Origin Discrimination Suit

Resort implemented strict rules forbidding Spanish and retaliated against workers when they complained, Federal Agency Says - SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The former operators of the La Cantera Resort and Spa have agreed to pay...more

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Federal Appeals Court Expands Joint Employer Liability Theory For Agricultural Employers

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A federal appeals court just announced a sweeping change for agricultural employers that will make it easier for workers to bring discrimination claims against them under a joint employment theory. In last week’s EEOC v....more

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Web Exclusive - June 2018: The Top 18 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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California’s FEHC Adopts New National Origin Discrimination Regulations

On July 1, 2018, new regulations from California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) that clarify protections from national origin discrimination will go into effect. The new regulations are extensive and include...more

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EEOC Sues Albertsons for Harassment of Hispanic Employees

SAN DIEGO - Albertsons, Inc., a national retail grocery chain, violated federal law when a class of Hispanic employees in San Diego were subjected to harassment and a hostile work environment through the implementation of a...more

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Avoiding Claims of Race, Religious, or National Origin Discrimination in the Current Political Climate

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Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that the United States has had a new president for about six months: Mr. Donald J. Trump. Many suggest (and I do not take a position on this) that President Trump was...more

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EEOC Updates Guidance on National Origin Discrimination

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As we observed, the heated tone of the recent presidential election poses unprecedented challenges for employers attempting to manage employee interactions in the workplace, especially when issues related to immigration and...more

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Proposed EEOC Guidance on National Origin Discrimination Provides Clues to Agency’s Focus

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued a Proposed Enforcement Guidance on National Origin Discrimination (“PEG”) and is allowing the public to comment through July 1, 2016. The last time the EEOC issued...more

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