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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1964 and aimed at preventing discrimination in the workplace on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, and religion. Title VII... more +
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1964 and aimed at preventing discrimination in the workplace on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, and religion. Title VII has been subsequently extended to discrimination on the basis of pregnancy and sexual stereotypes and to prohibit sexual harassment. Title VII applies to all employers with fifteen or more employees including private employers, state and local governments, and educational institutions.  less -
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Quorum-Less EEOC and New Acting Chair: What Are the Impacts for Employers?

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The start of the second Trump Administration has brought significant changes to many areas of employment law, including to federal agencies, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is no exception. Some moves...more

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[Webinar] The Latest in Employment Discrimination Laws - December 12th, 1:00 pm EST

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Employment discrimination in the workplace is alive and well. Indeed, according to Monster’s recent Workplace Discrimination Poll, only 9% of workers claim to have NOT faced some form of workplace discrimination. There have...more

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EEOC Guidance Provides Employers with a Roadmap for Effective Workplace Anti-Harassment Policies and Training

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Last week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its updated guidance on harassment in the workplace (the “Guidance”) which provides a comprehensive resource on federal workplace harassment law. The...more

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EEOC’s Final Rule Regarding Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Final Rule, scheduled to take effect on June 18, 2024. The Final Rule largely leaves in place the...more

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EEOC Releases New Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace

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On September 29, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) released its draft guidance concerning harassment in the workplace. The updated guidance reflects notable changes in law, including the...more

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Understanding the New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Full Scope of Pregnancy-Related Discrimination Laws for Schools

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On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) went into effect. This new law requires covered employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” for the known limitations of a worker relating to pregnancy,...more

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New Federal Law Adds Protection for Pregnant Workers

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On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) became effective. It impacts employers with fifteen or more employees and provides protections that are distinct from, and in addition to, benefits provided to FMLA...more

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Review and Revise: Prepare for PWFA’s June 27 Effective Date

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You may recall that the Pregnant Works Fairness Act (PWFA) is modeled after the Americans with Disabilities Act and we blogged about the coming changes here. Given that the effective date is June 27, we’re back with an update...more

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New Protections in 2023 for Pregnant and Nursing Employees

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On December 29, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Spending Bill into law. The omnibus bill contains two expansions of employment rights for pregnant and nursing employees of which covered employers...more

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Post-Dobbs Employment Considerations

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In Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization the United States Supreme Court overturned years of precedent started by Roe v. Wade and conferred the right to regulate abortions to individual states. This marked change has...more

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Everything Employers Always Wanted To Know About Vaccines . . . And Have Been Asking About For Months.

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Just before the Memorial Day holiday, we had a “breaking news” bulletin about the revised guidance published Friday by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission about employers’ and employees’ rights when it came to...more

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Illegal or ill-mannered? Title VII meets Ms. Manners

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Is it discriminatory to discipline employees for wearing #BLM face masks? When does Supervisor Karen cross the line from rude into discrimination? And join us to count down the top eight things you should never, ever say in...more

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Orlando Float to Pay $27,000 to Settle Pregnancy Discrimination Suit

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Massage Therapy Company Fired Employee Because She Was Pregnant, Federal Agency Charged - ORLANDO, Fla. - Azul Wellness, LLC, doing business as Orlando Float, and Orlando massage therapy company, will pay $27,000 and...more

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The Glenridge to Pay $70,000 to Settle Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

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Retirement Community Failed to Hire Woman It Suspected Would Become Pregnant, Federal Agency Charged - TAMPA - The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch, an upscale retirement community in Sarasota, Florida, will pay $70,000 and...more

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Matrix Medical to Pay $150,000 To Settle EEOC Lawsuit for Pregnancy Discrimination

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Health Care Company Rescinded Job Offer Because She Was Pregnant, Federal Agency Charged - PHOENIX - A nationwide health care company headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., will pay $150,000 and furnish other relief to...more

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EEOC Sues Rainbow USA For Pregnancy Discrimination

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Company Unlawfully Fired Manager Shortly After Learning She Was Pregnant, Agency Charged - NEW ORLEANS-Rainbow USA Inc., a specialty apparel chain, violated federal law when it terminated a manager upon becoming aware of...more

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A Plus Care Solutions Sued by EEOC For Pregnancy Discrimination, Federal Agency Charges

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Company's Written Policy Terminated Women Employees at the Fifth Month of Pregnancy Regardless of Ability to Work - Jackson, Tenn. - A Plus Care Solutions, a supplier of direct support professional caregivers to disabled...more

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Bendinelli Law Firm to Pay $30,000 To Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

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Law Firm Fired Legal Assistant the Day After She Disclosed Her Pregnancy, Federal Agency Charged - DENVER - The Bendinelli Law Firm has agreed to pay $30,000 and furnish other relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination...more

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LA Louisanne Restaurant Settles EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit For $82,500

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Los Angeles Cajun Restaurant and Nightclub Denied Pregnant Servers Work, Federal Agency Charges - LOS ANGELES - LA Louisanne, Inc., a Los Angeles restaurant and jazz night club, will pay $82,500 and furnish other relief...more

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Tarr & Zenith Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

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Dietary Company Fired Pregnant Employees, Federal Agency Charges - SAN DIEGO - Tarr, Inc. and Zenith, LLC, a San Diego-based company that sells dietary supplements, will pay $50,000 and provide other significant relief to...more

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Paid Family Leave Policies May Not All Be Equal: Starbucks Investors Questioning Differing Application of Paid Family Leave Policy

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If your company has a family leave policy that goes beyond the legal requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), does that policy need to apply to all employee levels equally? No. But as Starbucks is currently...more

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New York Expands Protections for Women with Passage of Women's Equality Act

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On October 21, 2015, Governor Cuomo signed into law five bills that will provide greater protection for women in the workplace. These bills, which are part of the Women's Equality Act, strengthen New York's equal pay...more

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