U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly last month, showing that the labor market remains resilient in the face of uncertainty arising from President Donald Trump’s trade wars.
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Federal court halts Trump orders targeting LGBTQ programs
A federal judge in California has temporarily blocked the enforcement of key provisions in three executive orders issued by President Donald J. Trump that sought to restrict federal funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives supporting transgender individuals.
Read More »CMO says he was fired for defending working mothers
When plaintiff Chad Bustos accepted the role of chief marketing officer at a luxury Southern California destination, he expected to finish out his career in a place that prized excellence.
Read More »Supreme Court backs bias claims by majority groups
A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision makes it easier to bring lawsuits over so-called reverse discrimination, siding with an Ohio woman who claims she didn’t get a job and then was demoted because she is straight.
Read More »Supreme Court eliminates heightened pleading standard for reverse discrimination
Plaintiffs alleging reverse discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 are not required to meet a heightened evidentiary standard previously imposed by some lower courts, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unanimously.
Read More »Restaurant franchisee to pay $261K in EEOC settlement
A Culver’s franchisee in Minnesota has agreed to pay $261,000 to resolve two federal lawsuits brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Read More »The telltale signs of meaningful camaraderie
Camaraderie – the spirit of goodwill, rapport, and loyalty – is the magical essence of a robust team. It is a sense that you are “in it together” and “have each other’s backs.”
Read More »Bill would provide equal leave for married couples at same workplace
A recent bill aims to modernize the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by repealing its current limitations on leave for married couples working for the same employer.
Read More »Executive order on drug costs: what employers need to know
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order (EO) aimed at reducing prescription drug prices by aligning them with those of other wealthy nations.
Read More »How technology and AI are reshaping nonprofits
How can nonprofits standardize, visualize, and leverage their data to unlock the full potential of their systems and drive greater impact?
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New England Biz Law Update
