With the arrival of the unofficial annual holiday known as “4/20,” employers can celebrate by reminding themselves of the state laws that could protect employees’ off-duty 4/20 celebrations.
Archives for April 21, 2024
Beltway Buzz, April 19, 2024
The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.
Illinois District Court Enjoins Equal Benefits for Equal Work Provision of Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act
On March 18, 2024, Judge Thomas M. Durkin, sitting in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, entered a preliminary injunction order enjoining the director of the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) from taking any actions to enforce the “equivalent benefits” provisions of Section 42
Reeducating Educators on Discrimination Processes: the U.S. Department of Education Issues New Title IX Sex and Gender Nondiscrimination Regulations
The final regulations amend § 34 C.F.R. 106.1, et seq. According to a statement from the Department announcing the final rule, “The unofficial version of the final regulations is available here. In addition, the Department has released a fact sheet, a summary of the major provisions of the 2024 Title
US Supreme Court Holds Lateral Job Transfers Can Be Discriminatory Under Title VII
By: US Supreme Court Holds Lateral Job Transfers Can Be Discriminatory Under Title VII
By: US Supreme Court Holds Lateral Job Transfers Can Be Discriminatory Under Title VII
On April 17, 2024, the United States Supreme Court delivered a win to employees holding that a lateral job transfer can be discriminatory under
Sprouts Farmers Market Resolves EEOC Discrimination Charge
LOS ANGELES – Sprouts Farmers Market, a national grocery chain featuring natural foods, has settled a federal charge of sex discrimination including sexual harassment and retaliation filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.According to the EEOC, Sprouts Farmers Market, located in the San
Virtual Cashiers Can Help Cut Wage Costs But Risk Liability
Eli Freedberg discusses the potential risks for employers who are considering using virtual cashiers.
Law360
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A Comprehensive Global Guide for AI Data Protection in the Workplace
Zoe Argento, Kwabena Appenteng, Alyssa Daniels, Philip Gordon, Rajko Herrmann, Soowon Hong, Renata Neeser, Naomi Seddon, Christina Stogov and Grace Yang share a comprehensive guide for how employers can ensure data protection as they implement artificial intelligence.
Corporate Compliance Insights
Supreme Court makes it easier to file workplace discrimination claims
Alyesha Asghar said the Supreme Court’s decision in Muldrow v. St. Louis, which will make it easier for employees to pursue discrimination claims over job transfers, does not mean an end to IE&D.
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4 Questions The Justices’ Bias Ruling Leaves To Lower Courts
Alyesha Asghar discusses the potential impact for employers after the Supreme Court’s decision regarding Title VII in Muldrow v. St Louis.
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New Labor Protections for Thousands of Public Workers in Colorado Take Effect in July
Steve Baumann discusses The Protections for Public Workers Act, which will give new rights to many public workers across Colorado beginning July 1.
Law Week Colorado
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Biden Administration Proposes Rule to Amend Higher Education Act as Part of Latest Effort to Tackle Student Loan Debt
On April 17, 2024, the Biden administration published a proposed rule that would amend current regulations to allow for certain student loan debts to be waived, potentially providing relief to millions of student loan borrowers.
New Jersey Appellate Division Addresses Employers’ Obligation to Reimburse Employee Business Expenses
Are New Jersey employers required to reimburse employees for business-related expenses? The Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, recently considered whether an employer’s failure to reimburse an employee for costs he incurred using his personal automobile to perform his job duties constituted a violation of the New Jersey Wage
2024 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session – Week Nine
Vicars Powersports to Pay $75,000 in EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
ST. LOUIS – Vicars Powersports, a McAlester, Oklahoma retailer of motorsports vehicles, will pay $75,000 and furnish other relief to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sex discrimination lawsuit, the federal agency announced today.