On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964’s prohibition of sex discrimination encompasses discrimination against gay and transgender individuals. Justice Neil Gorsuch authored the 6-3 majority opinion and was joined by Chief Justice John Roberts, Justice
Articles Discussing Sex And Gender Discrimination Under Title VII Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964
Supreme Court Rules that Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Individuals Are Protected Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court published its opinion resolving three cases, Zarda v. Altitude Express, Inc., Bostock v. Clayton County, and EEOC v. R.G. &. G.R. Harris Funeral Homes, Inc.
Supreme Court Rules Title VII Protects LGTBQ+ Employees From Employment Discrimination
In a landmark ruling, the United States Supreme Court ruled that LGTBQ+ employees are protected from workplace discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. An article by our colleagues discussing the case and its implications can be read here. A copy of The Court’s decision can
The Impact of COVID-19 on Gender Pay Equality in the UK Workplace
In May 2020, the United Kingdom welcomed the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act 1970, which was enacted to ensure the equal treatment of men and women in terms of pay and the conditions of employment. However, in recent months, research has revealed that women have suffered a larger
U.S. Supreme Court: Title VII Protects LGBTQ Employees From Discrimination
Today, in Bostock v. Clayton County, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling holding that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bars discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and transgender status in the workplace. The […]
SCOTUS Rules that Title VII Protects LGBTQ Workers
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Supreme Court Rules That Title VII Protects LGBTQ From Employment Discrimination
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This morning, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion (authored by Trump appointee Neil Gorsuch) holding that Title VII’s protections against sex discrimination in the workplace apply to LGBTQ employees. This resolves a split of authority among lower
Title VII Prohibits Gay and Transgender Discrimination, SCOTUS Rules
On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled, in a 6-to-3 decision, that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from firing workers for being homosexual or transgender.
What Colleges and Universities Need to Know About the Department of Education’s Final Title IX Rules
On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released final regulations governing how institutions that receive federal financial assistance covered by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) must respond to allegations of sexual harassment. Notably, in the decades during which the department has been responsible
Final Title IX Regulations Adopt Sweeping Changes for Handling Sexual Harassment Claims at Institutions of Higher Education
On May 6, 2020, the Department of Education (DOE) issued its Final Rule adopting amended regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX).1 The Final Rule enacts sweeping changes to Title IX regulations, much of which was previewed in the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) the
Women’s National Team Misses Goal in Equal Pay Act Claims
A federal judge has dismissed the Equal Pay Act (EPA) claims filed by 28 members of the U.S. Senior Women’s National Soccer Team (WNT) against the United States Soccer Federation (USSF),
finding the WNT players were actually paid more than their males counterparts on the Men’s National Team (MNT)
Prior Pay No Defense to Pay Difference Under Equal Pay Act, Ninth Circuit Reaffirms
Prior pay, alone or in combination with other factors, is not a job-related “factor other than sex” that can be used to justify a difference in pay under the Equal Pay Act (EPA), a majority of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has held again.
Worried About a Pay Gap in Your Organization? Taking Action May be Less Daunting Than you Think.
Pay equity between men and women – and among different races – has long been a concern for employers who want to ensure they are paying people according to job-related reasons, in compliance with anti-discrimination laws, and in a way that aligns with the organization’s practices and philosophies. In the
Title VII Cases Before the Supreme Court Regarding LGBTQ Discrimination
Goldberg Segalla’s Colin Willmott and Jacqueline Siegel join the show to discuss Title VII cases before the Supreme Court regarding LGBTQ discrimination. Colin and Jacqui dig into Title VII and other state laws pertaining to sexual orientation and gender identity protections. They also take a look at three cases pending
University’s Handling of Students’ Pre-Assault Complaints of Sexual Misconduct Open to Title IX Claim
Three female former students who allegedly were sexually assaulted while undergraduates may sue their school for a policy of indifference to reports of sexual misconduct under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the federal appeals court in San Francisco has ruled. Karasek v. Regents of the Univ. of California, No. 18-15841 (9th Cir. Jan. 30, 2020).
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