Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Senate Bill (SB) 266, officially prohibiting the state’s public colleges and universities from spending state or federal money on programs or campus activities that advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The legislation aims to replace “niche subjects” like Critical Race Theory (CRT) and
Archives for May 16, 2023
ESG: Promoting Racial Equity
As more corporate shareholders demand that companies assess their progress in environmental, social, and governance areas, businesses are considering the proactive step of performing a racial equity audit. These audits help to create accountability for values-based outcomes.
EEOC Continues to Allow Certain COVID-19 Protocols in Its Latest Revised COVID-19 Guidance
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its COVID-19 technical assistance, What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws, in response to the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration, appearing to give employers permission to continue many of their COVID-19 practices and protocols.
New Executive Order Relieves Federal Contractors From Safer Federal Workforce Requirements
As anticipated, President Joe Biden has rescinded the COVID-19 safety requirements for federal contractors in connection with the declared end of the COVID-19 public health emergency and the World Health Organization determination that COVID-19 is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
No Written Policy, No Email Monitoring Allowed in California
In March, the Second District Court of Appeal published Militello v. VFarm 1509. In that case, former business partners waged litigation against each other
Nonimmigrant Visas Fees at Consulates to Increase May 30, 2023
On May 30, 2023, fees for nonimmigrant visas at all consulates abroad will increase. The increase can be avoided if the visa fee is paid on or after October 1, 2022, and before May 30, 2023, and an interview is scheduled within 365 days of payment. The interview need not
What Does the End of Title 42 and I-9 Flexibility Mean for Employers?
U.S. immigration policy and the Biden administration’s response to the ongoing migration crisis have been hot topics in the news. We break down potential considerations for employers as the pandemic-era immigration policy ends and border crossings from individuals without documentation in search of asylum are expected to rise sharply.
BlackRock Pushes Employees Back to Office Four Days a Week
BlackRock Inc. is calling employees back to offices at least four days a week, telling staff that the firm has found benefits from working together in person after the pandemic.
Why workers may never be satisfied with their pay
Even when compensation climbs, it may simply be human nature to want to make more and more.
Expert: Supreme Court could force co-workers to bear cost of accommodating religious employees
Ruling could have the effect of elevating the rights of religious workers at the expense of co-workers
Federal Court Grants Provisional Approval of $2 Million in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Alabama Sheriff
The Justice Department announced today that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama has provisionally approved its $2 million settlement agreement with the Sheriff of Mobile County, Alabama.
Op/Ed: Brownsburg teacher lost his job due to SCOTUS’ flawed interpretation of Title VII
In 1977, the Supreme Court introduced a flawed standard for Title VII, the civil rights law that governs employee and employer relations.
Rudy Giuliani is sued for alleged sexual harassment; plaintiff says he made racist remarks
A former associate of Rudy Giuliani sued him Monday for alleged abuse of power and harassment, claiming he hired her off-the-books for sexual favors.
EEOC Top Counsel Pick Has Fought for Workers Like Me—And Won
Robyn Morgan, plaintiff in Morgan v. Sundance—a unanimous win for workers at the US Supreme Court—says President Joe Biden’s EEOC general counsel pick, Karla Gilbride, has done more than talk about workers—she has delivered for them. Her nomination awaits vote by the full Senate.
EEOC Releases Update to Covid-19 Technical Assistance
Today the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a number of updates to its COVID-19 technical assistance, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws,” including adding a new question and answer about the end of the federal declaration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.