Employees at the two companies who pursue college degrees on the side can get credit for various work and training programs
Archives for July 9, 2024
Civil Rights Department Obtains $15 Million Settlement Agreement with Snapchat Over Alleged Sex-Based Employment Discrimination
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has announced obtaining a $15 million settlement agreement with Snap Inc. — known for the Snapchat social media platform — over alleged discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against women at the company.
‘Wall Street Journal’ sued by star reporter for discrimination
A disability discrimination lawsuit filed Tuesday by a veteran reporter who left the Wall Street Journal in late spring accuses the paper of seeking to shed staffers who incur significant health care costs by invoking “trumped up performance issues.”
DHS Proposes Higher 9-11 Response & Biometric Entry-Exit Fee for H-1B, L-1 Visas
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a proposed rule that will substantially increase the fees for certain H-1B and L-1 petitions. The agency plans to clarify that the 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee (9-11 Fee) applies to initial filings and to all extensions for employers with at least 50
Federal Court Issues Limited Injunction of FTC’s Noncompete Rule
Real World Impact: The recent decision by a Texas federal district court judge enjoining the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from implementing its regulation banning most noncompetes provides relief for the parties in that case but will not directly impact other employers . . . at least for now. While the ultimate viability of the FTC’s rule may be in question, to avoid future legal challenges to noncompete agreements, employers should continue to scrutinize these agreements to ensure they are strong, yet narrowly tailored to protect employers’ legitimate business interests.