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DOJ Issues Additional Guidance Concerning Unlawful Discrimination to Recipients of Federal Funding

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On July 29, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued guidance outlining what it considers “unlawful discrimination” by recipients of federal funds. In the guidance, Attorney General Bondi clarifies the application of...more

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Tennessee Attorney General’s Office Launches New Civil Rights Enforcement Division: What Employers Need to Know

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On July 1, 2025, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced the launch of the Civil Rights Enforcement Division (CRED), a newly established unit within the Attorney General’s Office. This significant structural...more

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Broad Street Brief: HBSE, Comcast Acquire Market East Properties

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Mayor Parker Strikes Deal with DC 33 - Trash collectors and other frontline City workers will return to work after the Parker administration reached a deal with AFSCME District Council 33 early Wednesday morning. The...more

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U.S. Senate Strikes Proposed 10-Year Ban on State and Local AI Regulation From Spending Bill

On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Senate nearly unanimously voted to remove a proposed ten-year ban that sought to restrict states and municipalities from enacting or enforcing laws and regulations related to artificial intelligence...more

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Tennessee Human Rights Commission Dissolved Effective June 30, 2025

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On May 12, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law House Bill 910/Senate Bill 860 which will dissolve the Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC), the state agency responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws...more

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Don’t Get Dog Tired: How to Respond to Employee Requests to Bring Service or Emotional Support Animals to Work as an Accommodation

A Maryland employer recently found itself in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) doghouse when it allegedly summarily rejected an employee’s accommodation request to have his service animal come to work with...more

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New Executive Order Targets Disparate Impact Claims Nationwide - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®

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This week, we explore how key changes introduced by President Trump’s Executive Order 14281, “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy” (“EO 14281”), raise important questions for employers navigating compliance with...more

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Proposed North Carolina Anti-DEI Law Matches Federal Initiatives

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Amongst the flurry of recent executive orders targeting the use of diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) policies and programs under the federal government, it is easy to miss similar initiatives at the state and local...more

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A Guide for Massachusetts Employers Concerning Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based...

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The federal government does not have legal authority to prohibit private-sector businesses from engaging in lawful Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility practices, or mandate their removal. On January 21, 2025,...more

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Recent DEI Executive Orders Temporarily Blocked by Federal Judge

On February 21, Judge Adam B. Abelson of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland issued a preliminary injunction that temporarily bars the Trump administration from implementing major portions of two...more

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New York Note: Cuomo Declares for Mayor, Employment Law Now, Commissioner Nominees

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Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he will be running for Mayor of New York City. Cuomo previously resigned as Governor in 2021 amid several accusations of sexual harassment, and enters a crowded field of...more

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Post EO 11246, State Standards Move to the Forefront

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We have been receiving a lot of questions since the revocation of E.O. 11246, and the majority of them can be boiled down to, “What do we do now?” ...more

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2024 California Labor, Employment, and Independent Contractor Legislative Update

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With the 2024 California legislative year closed, it is once again time to summarize the new legislation that will affect businesses operating within California and highlight relevant action items related to this legislation....more

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Pittsburgh Ordinance Bans Tests for Many Prospective and Current Employees Who Use Medical Marijuana

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On September 24, 2024, the Pittsburgh City Council passed a new ordinance prohibiting discrimination against an individual’s status as a medical marijuana patient. Mayor Ed Gainey signed the ordinance the same day, making it...more

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New California Law Allows For Local Enforcement of Employment Discrimination: 3 Tips to Make Sure You’re Protected

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California will soon allow local governments to enforce not only the state’s employment discrimination claims but also local anti-discrimination laws that are more stringent than the state’s anti-bias laws. Governor Newsom...more

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Colorado’s 2024 Legislative Session Leads to Big Changes for Colorado Employers

Colorado’s 2024 legislative session saw the passage of numerous laws that bolster employee protections and increase penalties for employers that violate key Colorado employment statutes. These recent updates continue the...more

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New York Note – City Legislation, DASNY President, Willets Point

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Last Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed legislation prohibiting provisions in employment agreements that shorten the period...more

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Eleventh Circuit Strikes Down Florida Ban on Company’s “Woke” Diversity Training

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Eleventh Circuit recently issued an opinion blocking the enforcement of Florida's "anti-woke" law. The Court struck down the law on the grounds that the law impermissibly infringes on employers' free...more

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Individual Liability in Employment: Are You in Hot Water?

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What happens when an employee believes he or she is a victim of discrimination at work? Most people understand that an employee can sue their employer/company but very few understand the concept of individual liability under...more

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New York State Employment Law Update (Part 4)

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New York Codifies Employer Requirement to Notify Employees of Unemployment Benefit Rights - Gov. Hochul signed S4878A/A298. The law amends New York Labor Law Section 590 by adding a section that requires employers...more

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New York State Enacts Legislation Sealing Criminal Records

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On November 16, 2023, New York became the 12th state to enact “Clean Slate” legislation, which allows certain criminal records to be sealed after an individual is sentenced or released from incarceration,...more

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New York State Limits Remedies for Breach of Nondisclosure Provisions in Settlement Agreements

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On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law—which is effective immediately—banning clauses in agreements settling discrimination, retaliation, or harassment claims from requiring a complainant to pay...more

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Beyond Appearances: New York City Enacts Legislation Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Height and/or Weight

On May 26, 2023, New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed into law an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) that bans employment discrimination on the basis of an individual’s height and/or weight. The...more

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Pennsylvania Expands Scope of Discrimination Protections: What You Need to Know - UPDATED August 2023

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New regulations that substantially expand protections against discrimination in employment, education, public accommodations and housing in Pennsylvania will take effect on Aug. 16, 2023. On December 8, 2022, the...more

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Mayor Adams Enacts Ordinance Into Law Banning Discrimination Based On A Person’s Height Or Weight

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On May 26, 2023, Mayor Adams enacted into law an ordinance passed by the New York City Council to create new protected categories under the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”). This law now amends the NYCHRL and...more

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