This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment and labor law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal over the last month.
At the Supreme Court
Archives for February 2023
Seattle Becomes the First U.S. Jurisdiction to Prohibit Caste Discrimination
On February 21, 2023, Seattle, WA became the first U.S. jurisdiction to add caste to its list of categories protected against discrimination. This law defines “caste” as a social structure mostly associated with South Asian communities, many of whom live and work in Seattle.
Fraud Doesn’t Pay In New York – February 2023 Update
Another Overview of Recent Decisions, Demonstrating the Board’s Continuing Attitude Toward 114-a.
FORDHARRISON PROMOTES NINE ATTORNEYS TO PARTNER AND THREE TO EQUITY PARTNER STATUS
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce the promotion of 12 attorneys.
U.S. Department of State is Expected to Implement Pilot Program for Visa Stamp Renewals
During a recent interview with Bloomberg Law, Julie Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, announced that the U.S. Department of State will launch a pilot program later in 2023 offering visa stamping renewal options domestically for H and L visa beneficiaries and
Berkeley, Calif. Adopts Fair Work Week Measures
Eli Z. Freedberg and Andy Klaben-Finegold examine the details of the Berkeley Fair Work Week Ordinance, including penalties and enforcement.
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Fischer Connectors, Inc. to Pay $460,000 to Settle Age Discrimination Lawsuit
Company Fired Human Resources Director Because of Her Age in Plan to Replace Older Workers With Younger Workers, Federal Agency Charges
Safelite Autoglass to Pay $45,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
Vehicle Glass Repair and Replacement Business Refused to Hire Qualified Female Applicant, Federal Agency Charged
How to Equip Your Team to Problem Solve Without You
Stop shielding your team from challenges and responsibilities.
To Overcome Resistance to DEI, Understand What’s Driving It
Unpacking the psychology behind defensiveness, denial, and distancing.
Hiring Restrictions Loosened for Banks
Jonathan Shapiro says adjudication will get easier under the new fair hiring in banking provisions that are included in the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.
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Littler Adds Jay Athey in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (February 28, 2023) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, recently added Jay Athey as an associate in its Albuquerque, New Mexico, office. Athey was previously an associate at Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aruba Airlines to Pay $75,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
Arubaanse Luchtvaart Maatschhappij Nv, Inc., doing business as Aruba Airlines, will pay $75,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Why Do Women Prefer Working For Male Bosses?
Ladies, think back over your work history. During that time, have you preferred working more for male bosses or for female bosses? If you answered male bosses, then you’re not alone.
Increasing concerns about marijuana in the workplace [Connecticut]
Now that cannabis is legal in Connecticut, it is creating an issue in the workplace.