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Title VII Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Employer Responsibilities

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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Ten Tips to Help Employers Navigate the “Tetris” of Accommodations

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Many different federal and state laws require employers to provide “reasonable” accommodations. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and Title VII of the...more

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Minneapolis Expands Anti-discrimination Ordinance

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The City of Minneapolis will soon be one of the few jurisdictions in the country that prohibit discrimination based on height, weight, and criminal history. On May 5, 2025, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey approved amendments to...more

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EEOC, DOL Issue 2024 Regulatory Agendas

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As part of the Biden administration’s Fall 2023 Regulatory Plan, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) have released their 2024 regulatory agendas....more

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The EEOC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

As noted in our May 3, 2023 client alert, Congress enacted the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) in late 2022, expanding protections for pregnant workers. This statute, which went into effect on June 27, 2023, requires...more

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Key Considerations for Employers: Understanding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a new federal law protecting the rights of pregnant workers, takes effect on June 27th. The bill was signed into law at the end of 2022 to require employers to provide reasonable...more

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