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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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Puerto Rico Supreme Court Clarifies National Origin Discrimination

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On January 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico had the opportunity to address the “national origin” protected category under the anti-discrimination provisions of Puerto Rico Act No. 100 of June 30, 1959, as amended...more

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Diversity in Citizenship, Immigration Status, and National Origin: How to Navigate Modern Workforce Demographics

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As of 2021, about 45 million people living in the U.S. were born in other countries. Though this number has declined since the 2018 peak of 47 million, foreign-born residents have averaged 15 – 16 percent of the U.S....more

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Requirement to show citizenship or permanent residency held to be discriminatory

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In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal unanimously held that human rights law prevents employers from requiring employees to hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residence rather than another kind of work...more

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Labor Law Today—2022 Year in Review

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2022 Proposed Rules and Legislation - Joint Employer Status: Proposed Rulemaking - On September 6, 2022, the Board released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish a new “joint employer” legal standard under the...more

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Dear Littler: Can We Require Proof that Our Applicants Are Authorized to Remain in the United States Permanently or at Least for...

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Dear Littler:  We are a multi-state manufacturing company with facilities throughout the United States.  Like many companies, we have experienced a great deal of employee turnover in the last few years.  Many of our employees...more

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Adrianne Waddell Expresses the Importance of Giving Back and Embracing Your Culture

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Holland & Knight's Diversity Council and Hispanic Affinity Group are proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and pay tribute to the generations of Hispanics who have enriched America's history and continue to play a role...more

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November 2020: The Top 16 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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What Employers Need To Know About SCOTUS Nominee Amy Coney Barrett

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President Trump officially selected Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the empty seat on the Supreme Court bench, filling the vacancy caused by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death. Assuming she is confirmed by the Senate, Judge...more

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Ahead of 2020 Election, New York City Issues Enforcement Guidance on National Origin and Immigration Status Discrimination

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Immigration has been at the forefront of news reports and court cases recently, and has already proven to be a hot button issue for the 2020 election candidates to debate....more

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NYC Commission Issues Guidance On Immigration and National Origin Discrimination; Expansion of Law to Cover Independent...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The New York City Commission on Human Rights released guidance clarifying the New York City Human Rights Law’s restriction on discriminating against applicants and workers on the basis of actual or...more

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Food and Beverage Industry Focus: DOJ Targets Immigration-Related Discrimination

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The Department of Justice’s Immigrant and Employee Rights section (IER) enforces immigration-related discrimination statutes. Over the past year, IER has investigated several companies in the food and beverage industry for...more

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EEOC Sues LAZ Parking for National Origin Discrimination

Parking Company Laid Off Workers Based on National Origin, Federal Agency Says - BALTIMORE - LAZ Parking, the second largest parking company in the United States, violated federal law when it terminated three long-time...more

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USCIS and DOJ Partner to Protect U.S. Workers from Hiring Policies that Favor Foreign Visa Workers

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have partnered to establish a framework to efficiently manage and maintain information sharing to better detect and eliminate fraud, abuse,...more

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Common Form I-9 Error — Over Re-verification

The Department of Justice (DOJ) settled an immigration-related discrimination claim against the University of California, San Diego related to the unlawful re-verification of work authorized individuals....more

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2018 California Employment Legislation and Regulatory Update

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The California Legislature in 2017 adopted multiple statutes that increase the complexity and scope of employment regulation. Most notable was the passage and signing of Assembly Bill 168, which prohibits employers from...more

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California’s Labor & Employment Changes for 2018: Part I - Legislative Changes Impacting Employers

California courts and Legislature greatly expanded protections for public and private workers in 2017, handing down decisions and passing laws regarding wages, discrimination based on criminal and salary histories,...more

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Employers, Take Notice: New Employment Laws May Affect Your Business

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Year after year, the California Legislature and the Governor implement new employment laws that place additional requirements on employers throughout the state. The employment laws that become effective on January 1, 2018...more

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DOJ Filing Lawsuits Against U.S. Companies Allegedly Discriminating Against Americans

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Sept. 28, 2017, that the newly formed Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) of the Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit against an agricultural producer headquartered...more

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California Countdown: Which Labor & Employment Bills Will the Governor Sign?

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September 15 was the last day in 2017 for bills to pass both houses of the California Legislature and be forwarded to the governor. Governor Jerry Brown (D) has until October 15, 2017 to sign, veto, or otherwise not act upon...more

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A Review of the EEOC's Systemic Initiative: Tracking its Progress, Current Priorities, and Key Developments in FY 2016

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On November 16, 2016, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its annual Performance and Accountability Report, which highlights key EEOC developments over the past fiscal year, ending September 30,...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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2017 Labor & Employment Laws: New Year, New Government, New Challenges

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On January 1, 2017, employers across the nation will face a host of new or amended federal, state, and/or local labor and employment requirements. At the same time, there is uncertainty as to how the Trump Administration and...more

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What Employers Can Expect From The Trump Administration

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Like the rest of the country, employers and HR professionals are left wondering what Donald Trump’s unexpected election as President means for the country. The Trump campaign was often light on detailed policy proposals, but...more

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EEOC Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2017-2021

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently revealed its Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2017-2021. Of course, this Plan was developed before the election of Donald Trump as President. Thus, the information...more

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