What Can the TV Series Succession Teach Us About Harassment? - Hiring to Firing Podcast
Angela Jimenez Highlights Family Traditions and the Importance of Hard Work
Compliance Perspectives: Harassment and the Remote Workforce
Dos Toros - Maintaining Culture While Scaling (and Having Fun)
II-36- Holiday Party Tips, the 2018/2019 Federal Regulatory Agenda, and Noteworthy Cases On Suing and Being Sued
II-31- The Changing 9 to 5 From 1980 to Today
I-23- Stunning End-Of-Year NLRB Developments: An Extensive Interview With Former NLRB Associate General Counsel Barry Kearney
I-21 – Sexual Harassment (Still), Political Tweeting, and Intersectional Discrimination
Episode 24: EEOC Commissioner Chai Feldblum Part I: Employers' "Superstar Harassment" Problem
Episode 15: Conversation with EEOC Chair Victoria Lipnic
The drama of “It Ends With Us” has jumped from the book to the big screen to a real-life legal battle that offers a sharp reminder of how retaliation and digital misconduct can derail even the most powerful players in any...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its next steps to address non-financial misconduct within the financial services sector. With the publication of Consultation Paper CP25/18, the FCA signals its ongoing...more
The EEOC recently updated its workplace harassment enforcement guidance to reflect a Texas federal court ruling that found the Biden-era EEOC had overstepped its authority by requiring bathroom, dress, and pronoun...more
In 2022, a company’s Chief Technical Officer started making internal complaints about alleged sex discrimination and retaliation at his place of employment and advocating for some female executives who were allegedly not...more
Pride Month provides an opportunity for you to recognize the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community at your workplace amid an evolving and often challenging legal and political landscape. Now more than ever, this year’s Pride...more
Since 1977, the Charter of the French Language, CQLR, c. C-11 (CFL) provides that French is the official language in the province of Québec and protects the linguistic rights of Québec citizens. Originally Published from...more
In Rice Enterprises LLC v. RSUI Indemnity Co., the Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s finding that the insured was not entitled to coverage from its employer’s liability insurer or its umbrella...more
As we move further into 2025, the employment law landscape continues to evolve rapidly, driven by significant regulatory changes and emerging workplace dynamics. For employers and counsel, staying ahead of these trends is...more
At some point, every employer will need to investigate an employee’s complaint. An investigation is an important tool that employers can use to fix a workplace problem and minimize liability. Or, an investigation can create...more
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump acted swiftly to ensure federal agencies recognize only two sexes, male and female, and to reject the concept of “gender ideology.” Among the slew of his Day 1 executive...more
Federal and state employment laws are constantly evolving and employers must regularly revise their employee handbooks to remain compliant. Below are some key legal developments for New York and New Jersey employers to...more
Did you keep up with all the workplace law updates in 2024? Take our quiz to see if you can score a perfect 10 or need to do some catch-up work. After jotting down your answers, use the answer key at the end (no peeking!) to...more
2024 was yet another active year in the labor and employment landscape. While 2025 and the new administration could bring any number of changes to workplace laws and enforcement, the timing and extent of such changes is...more
On November 21, 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) added to its library of contractor resources by publishing “A Guide to Combatting Harassment in the Construction Industry.” ...more
On November 7, 2024, in a consolidated opinion addressing appeals in Joseph v. Board of Regents and Crowther v. Board of Regents, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit held that Title IX of the Education...more
In 2021, the Maryland General Assembly enacted the Workplace Violence Act, which allows an employer to address workplace violence by seeking a Peace Order on behalf of an employee. A Peace Order instructs an individual (the...more
The bathroom battle (among others) continues. The State of Texas and the Heritage Foundation, on behalf of employers, have challenged the EEOC's recent Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. The lawsuit alleges...more
Q1 What is recognised as ‘transgressive behaviour’ in the US – and is it in line with global ‘standards’? Transgressive behaviour, more commonly known in California and the United States as inappropriate workplace...more
On October 28, 2024, Ontario’s Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 (Bill 190), received Royal Assent. Among other things, Bill 190 amends the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), Occupational Health and Safety...more
Sometimes it seems employers are awash with new employment laws and regulations that require effective HR help to navigate. This year’s 40th ELU is designed to update employers on developments like the new proposed EEOC...more
Tuesday was HR Professionals Day, an annual celebration that recognizes the hard work of Human Resource personnel and highlights the unique challenges they face. HR departments are often maligned, but they ensure that...more
As the workplace continues to take a new shape, the distinction between “workplace conduct” and “off duty” conduct continues to fade for many. After a recent Ninth Circuit ruling, employers must be more vigilant than ever in...more
Federal Agency Alleges Two Restaurants and an Airline Allowed Hostile Work Environments to Fester - WASHINGTON –The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a trio of lawsuits alleging that discriminatory...more
In the dynamic environment of K-12 education, maintaining an appropriate, safe, and supportive workplace is crucial. State and federal laws provide expanded protections for employees in relation to harassment, discrimination,...more
On July 25, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected the notion that harassing conduct must occur inside the workplace to be considered actionable. The court also affirmed the notion that “the totality...more