Archives for September 29, 2024
New FDIC Regulations to Ease Section 19 Criminal History Hiring Restrictions Take Effect October 1
New revisions to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) regulations that will ease the restrictions on financial institutions hiring individuals with criminal histories—even for some with criminal offenses related to possession with the intent to distribute illegal drugs—are set to take effect on October 1, 2024.
Beltway Buzz, September 27, 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.
UK Whistleblowing Update: Three Key Cases
2024 has been a fruitful year in the UK for whistleblowing law so far, with three key cases employers should be aware of:
Can an external job applicant qualify as a whistleblower?
One of the very first questions to ask when presented with a whistleblowing claim in the UK is
Lessons from Recent IER Settlements
Over the past few months, the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) of the Department of Justice has entered into several settlements from which employers can learn some valuable lessons so that these discriminatory practices are not followed.
In a recent settlement, a transportation and parking management company agreed to
Assembly Bill 1815: Amendments to The CROWN Act Signed by Governor Newsom
On September 26, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1815, which amends the definition of “race” in the anti-discrimination provisions of the
Senate Bill 1340: Governor Signs Bills Mandating Greater Administrative Collaboration on the Enforcement of Workplace Discrimination Laws
Governor Newsom has signed Senate Bill (SB) 1340, which mandates the Civil Rights Department to collaborate with local agencies to prevent and eliminate
Earned Paid Sick Time on Missouri’s 2024 Ballot: What Employers Need to Know
On Election Day, November 5, 2024, Missouri voters will have the opportunity to vote on Proposition A and decide whether Missouri will become the next state to require employers to provide earned paid sick time (PST) to eligible employees. Here, we share the details of Missouri’s PST law as it
New York Freedom of Information Law Amendment Mandates New Policy
Gracious Bakery to Pay $46,500 in EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – Gracious, LLC, a New Orleans-based company doing business as Gracious Bakery + Café, agreed to pay a former employee $46,500 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
Aaron Thomas Company to Pay $450,000 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination Lawsuit
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Aaron Thomas Company, Inc., a national contract packaging company, will pay $450,000 and provide other relief to resolve a federal lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Employment & Training Centers to Pay $35,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
HOUSTON – Employment & Training Centers, Inc. (ETC), a human resource consulting firm, will pay $35,000 and furnish other relief to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) disability discrimination lawsuit, the federal agency announced today.
Goldberg Segalla Named “Standout” in Litigation by BTI Consulting Group
EEOC Identifies Practices to Retain Persons with Disabilities at Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON – With the 51st anniversary of Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released a report titled, “Retaining Persons with Disabilities in the Federal Workforce.”
Jackson Lewis Attorneys Discuss Paul Parisi’s Return as Principal in Denver
Ryan Lessmann, Joseph Lynett, Katharine Weber and Paul Parisi discuss Paul’s return to Jackson Lewis, emphasizing how his extensive employment law experience will enhance the firm’s Disability, Leave and Health Management group and Denver office in “Dish Network Litigation Director Rejoins Jackson Lewis,” published by Law360.Subscription may be required to view article