Attorney General Pam Bondi has issued a nine-page memorandum clarifying how federal antidiscrimination laws apply to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Read More »Rhode Island becomes first state to mandate menopause accommodations
Rhode Island has made history as the first state in the nation to require employers to provide workplace accommodations for employees experiencing menopause and related medical conditions.
Read More »EEOC settles two religious discrimination appeals
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently resolved two significant federal sector cases involving claims of religious discrimination.
Read More »DOL prepares new rules on joint employment and contractor classification
The Department of Labor is gearing up to reintroduce regulatory action targeting joint-employer definitions and independent-contractor classifications.
Read More »Court dismisses suit over pulled job offer
A Massachusetts federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a superintendent candidate whose job offer was rescinded after he opened a group email with the word “ladies,” which some school committee members viewed as a microaggression.
Read More »Employee sues after request to work in office is denied
In a twist on the typical post-pandemic employment dispute, a former employee is suing insurance giant Aon for being denied the right to work in person.
Read More »When the ‘Kiss Cam’ comes for you: What HR can learn from Astronomer’s leadership fallout
It was supposed to be a sweet moment. Two concertgoers swaying to Coldplay under the stars, caught in a lingering embrace on the stadium’s kiss cam.
Read More »DOL moves to rescind farmworker protections amid legal setbacks
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed to rescind several major components of its 2024 Final Rule governing the H-2A agricultural guest worker program.
Read More »EEOC resumes limited processing of transgender discrimination complaints
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it will resume processing certain workplace discrimination complaints filed by transgender employees, specifically those involving hiring, firing and promotions.
Read More »Department of Labor relaunches self-audit program to aid employer compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has reintroduced its Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program, offering employers a voluntary path to self-identify and correct potential violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) before formal investigations begin.
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