Friday, July 3, 2026Labor & Employment Law
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Andrew La Fiura comments on challenges with Philadelphia's Fair Practices Ordinance, new accommodation requests and handbook updates in "As Menopause Discrimination Becomes a Hot Topic, Lawmakers and Employers Offer Protections," published by ABA Journal.Subscription may be required to view article
Maryland
On June 22, 2026, the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) published its Elements of Proof Guidance , a comprehensive document setting forth the elements of proof that the MCCR applies for claims of employment discrimination, as well as other forms of discrimination, such as in housing and public accommodations, under Maryland State Government Article, Title 20.
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Great Britain: Updated Draft EHRC Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) laid its draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations (“Services Code”) before Parliament on May 21, 2026, for approval. Although it does not apply to workplace discrimination or harassment, which is governed by different provisions of the Equality Act 2010 (“EA 2010”), it may still assist employers and will be directly rele…
Virginia
TakeawaysVirginia is requiring greater pay transparency and putting tighter restrictions on non-compete agreements, including bans for certain workers.New statewide paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave and other protections significantly broaden employee benefits and workplace rights over time.New laws increase employer obligations around wages, anti-discrimination and liability.Related linkVirginia Legislative Information - 2026 Regular SessionArticleVirginia’s 2026 legislative sessi…
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In another instance of the Trump administration punishing companies for past demands that workers get vaccinated against COVID-19, Kaiser Permanente has agreed to pay $358,000 to resolve a dozen...
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EEOC to probe MLB over alleged discrimination in Pride Night hat controversy Washington Examiner
Illinois - Sex Discrimination
Illinois is set to become one of the first states in the country to offer protections for workers experiencing menopause-related conditions under its employment discrimination laws.
Georgia - General
Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Atlanta, Georgia v. Spain on Non-Discrimination Protections Kickoff: Getting to Know the Spanish National Team Spanish football is often understood through one simple idea: the team comes first. The Spanish national team has built much of its identity around technical quality, patience on the ball and a way of playing that depends on coordination rather than isolated moments. When Spain plays well, the game can look calm from the outside, but that calmness…
New Jersey - General
By Joseph C. DeBlasio and Cody Hubbs Takeaways The New Jersey Appellate Division in Sanders held that the state’s cannabis statute allows an aggrieved individual to bring a private lawsuit in a court of law. Employers should ensure their current practices and policies are compliant with the law’s anti-discrimination provisions, which prohibit taking an adverse employment action against an employee or refusing to hire an individual because of their use or non-use of cannabis. Until the New Jerse…
Affirmative Action - General
On June 11, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published a proposed rule that would formally remove from its 8(a) Business Development Program regulations the rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage for members of certain racial and ethnic groups and replace it with a new eligibility test centered on whether an applicant has been harmed by unlawful discrimination, including illegal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
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Trump Admin Wants to Make It Easier for White Men to Sue for Discrimination The Intercept
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US worker rights agency nixes Biden-era enforcement plan, will focus on DEI James Paretti comments on the EEOC’s decision to scrap its 5-year workplace discrimination enforcement plan two years early and replace it with priorities mirroring President Donald Trump's agenda. Reuters View (Subscription required) mfelling@littler.com Mon, 06/15/2026 - 15:30
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New Lawsuit Demands EEOC Records on White Men’s Discrimination Complaints NAACP
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DOJ Greenlights Workplace Discrimination With New Attack on EEOC The New Republic