A federal court has vacated portions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) guidance on harassment protections for LGBTQ+ employees.
Read More »Regulators hit pause on new mental health parity rules
Three federal agencies have announced a pause on enforcing new regulations under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
Read More »DOL halts enforcement of 2024 independent contractor rule
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has instructed its field staff to cease enforcement of the Biden-era independent contractor rule that took effect in March 2024.
Read More »National family leave bill gets bipartisan push
A bipartisan effort to establish a more unified approach to paid family leave across the U.S. is gaining momentum in Congress, potentially addressing one of the most significant gaps in American employee benefits.
Read More »Secret recordings, evidence, and the law: the Massachusetts Wiretap Statute
The Massachusetts Wiretap Statute was enacted in 1968 as a state and municipal law enforcement tool to combat an increase in organized crime.
Read More »Arbitration ban can apply even if harassment predates Sex Abuse Act
A recent decision from the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has offered new guidance on when employers can compel arbitration for sexual harassment claims.
Read More »Executive order mandates English proficiency for commercial drivers
A recent executive order changes the enforcement landscape for English proficiency among commercial drivers.
Read More »Executive order means major shift in federal anti-discrimination enforcement
In late April, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that directs federal agencies to eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability in civil rights enforcement to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Read More »Federal appeals court clarifies limits on ADA medical documentation requests
An employer did not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act by requiring an employee to provide additional documentation supporting her disability-related work restrictions, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled.
Read More »Actress-model’s Title VII harassment claims against resort fail
An actress and model who was retained by a resort for assorted services could not bring Title VII claims against the resort owners for alleged sexual harassment by its primary executive, a U.S. District Court judge has ruled.
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