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EEOC Settlement Emphasizes Employees' Right to Discuss Salaries

Reports of the demise of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s enforcement of traditional discrimination claims may have been exaggerated. Last week, the commission announced settlement of claims made against Sinclair...more

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Navigating the New Normal: Revisiting Your Workplace Dress Code

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The workplace landscape has shifted, and with it, employee attire. As employees return to the office, many opt for more casual wear, such as jeans and polo shirts, or even summer-appropriate clothing like tank tops and...more

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Employment Law 2025 Legal Update

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STAY AHEAD OF 2025’s LEGAL CHANGES - Review your employee handbook and employment contracts for necessary updates on these changes to the law, effective January 1, 2025. Employer Captive Audience Meetings are Banned...more

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Labor Law Today—2023 Year in Review

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In 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (the NLRB or Board) continued to expand employee rights and protections in the workplace. The new regulations included limiting employers’ contract rights in relation to severance...more

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Guide to Discrimination Law in Hong Kong

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Introduction - GENERAL OVERVIEW - Hong Kong employers and employees have become increasingly aware of their rights and obligations under the anti-discrimination legislation since the passing of the Sex Discrimination...more

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Next Up in the NLRB’s Line of Fire: Protection for Employee Displays of Religious, Social, and Political Messaging

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On February 21, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) ruled that Home Depot violated Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA or the Act) when it effectively terminated an employee after the...more

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Labor Board Signals Continued Expansion of Employee Rights: Your Questions Answered

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A recent Advice Memo issued by the Office of the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) provides all employers – union and non-union alike – with yet another warning that more of your employment...more

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Michigan Prohibits Hair-Based Racial Discrimination

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On June 15, 2023, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 90, which amends the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (“ELCRA”) to prohibit discrimination based on traits historically associated with race, such as hair...more

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Angela Jimenez Highlights Family Traditions and the Importance of Hard Work

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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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Brad Hancock Shares How Understanding Cultural Backgrounds Strengthens Leadership

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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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Two More States Enact CROWN Act Laws Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Hair Texture and Style

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Louisiana and Massachusetts recently became the latest two states to pass laws on Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN Act). CROWN Act laws generally prohibit discrimination based on hairstyles and...more

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5 Employer Takeaways as Nevada Law Expanded to Include Protection for Natural Hairstyles

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Nevada has just joined the ranks of several other states that have recently enacted laws prohibiting discrimination in workplace and educational settings based on traits frequently associated with race such as hair texture...more

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Discrimination Based on Hair and Hairstyles: Protected or Knot?

Cornrows or locs may not fit your corporate image, but be careful: state and local legislation prohibiting workplace grooming and appearance policies that adversely impact employees of color have begun popping up around the...more

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For New York City Employers, It's All About the Natural - New Laws on Breastfeeding and Natural Hair Styles Require Change for...

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• New York City (NYC) employers must provide nursing mothers with a lactation room with accommodations, including an electrical outlet, nearby access to running water, a chair and a surface to place a breast pump. • All...more

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