After a long silence, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken steps to move forward with the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection […]
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Second Circuit Reinstates Discrimination Lawsuit of Employee Fired for Unauthorized Removal of Cash From Register
• Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Title VII - Burden Of Proof
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently reinstated a former laundromat employee’s discrimination lawsuit against her employer, even though her employment had […]
Sixth Circuit Upholds Pay Differential in Equal Pay Act Case: Budget Constraints and Market Forces at Play
• Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Sex Discrimination - Equal Pay
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently upheld a jury verdict against a school psychologist who alleged she was paid less than […]
Your EEO Compliance Training is Probably Stale – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
• Shaw Law Group, PC Filed Under: HR - General
In this episode, Jen discusses why employers should update their EEO compliance training.
The Global Guide Quarterly (Quarter 1, 2025)
• Littler Filed Under: HR - Multinational Employers
The Global Guide Quarterly (Quarter 1, 2025) The Global Guide Quarterly (GGQ) is a newsletter published by Littler on a quarterly basis to provide high-level […]
Latest State Law Articles
Amendment to Virginia Law Prohibits Noncompetes Against Nonexempt Employees
• Ogletree Deakins Category: Virginia
Beginning July 1, 2025, Virginia will provide even more protection to workers against the enforcement of noncompete agreements. Since 2020, Virginia law has prohibited employers […]
Washington’s Amended Fair Chance Act Will Impose Additional Obligations on Covered Employers
• Littler Category: Washington State - General
Washington’s Amended Fair Chance Act Will Impose Additional Obligations on Covered Employers Washington State has an existing fair chance law (discussed here) but the statute, […]
Illinois Amends ‘One Day Rest In Seven Act’ to Prohibit Employer Retaliation
• Jackson Lewis Category: Illinois - Wage & Hour
TakeawaysThe state’s “One Day Rest In Seven Act” now includes anti-retaliation provisions and an enforcement mechanism.Employers should review their policies and practices and ensure they […]
Reminder: Los Angeles County Fair Workweek Ordinance Takes Effect in July
• Jackson Lewis Category: California - General
Retail employers should note that the Los Angeles County Fair Workweek Ordinance will go into effect on July 1, 2025. This ordinance applies to employers in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Businesses can check on the Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs website to see if they are located in an unincorporated area… Continue Reading
Florida Bar Urges Law Firms to Adopt Incident Response Plans: A Call to Action for Legal Professionals
• Jackson Lewis Category: Florida - General
In late March 2025, the Florida Bar Board of Governors unanimously endorsed the recommendation of its Special Committee on Cybersecurity and Privacy Law that law […]
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Date: Publication: Inc.
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Date: Publication: Forbes
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Date: Publication: Forbes
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Date: Publication: Forbes
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Date: Publication: Forbes
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