Employer in Deep Sheetz Over Criminal History Check
A large convenience store chain recently learned about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) intention to challenge how employers use arrest and conviction records to make hiring...
View Article17 State Attorney Generals Sue to Stop EEOC’s Final PWFA Regulations
On April 25, 2024, attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) seeking to stop the implementation of the Pregnant...
View ArticleExcited About the Potential of AI? Don’t Forget Legal Compliance
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just creating buzz. It’s also sparking both fear and enthusiasm, with some employers worried about the downsides and others eager to dive in and capitalize on the...
View ArticleCase Study: Harassment and Discrimination Aren’t Rocket Science
Disability-related claims can take many forms, under many statutes. Here, a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) scientist claims he was both harassed and discriminatorily denied a...
View ArticleEEOC Offers Employers a Hobson’s Choice on Employee Training
Training. Training, training, training. We all appreciate the practical importance of training. It can certainly help eliminate pesky and undesirable workplace issues. Heck, it can even help create a...
View Article3 Steps Employers Can Take to Promote Pay Equity Through Data and Transparency
Over the last decade, numerous laws have been enacted across the U.S. to advance pay equity and transparency in the workplace. Pay data reporting laws, in particular, have gained significant momentum,...
View ArticleThe EEOC Has a 3-1 Democratic Majority
With the departure of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Commissioner Keith Sonderling (R), the Democrats on the Commission have a 3 to 1 majority. It’s unlikely this change will make any...
View ArticleEEOC Steps Up Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Enforcement
On April 15, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a press release announcing that its Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) regulations would be published in the Code of...
View ArticlePronoun War: What Trump EEOC’s Erasure of ‘Gender Ideology’ Means for Some...
In his first few weeks in office, President Donald Trump has demonstrated that one of his key policy initiatives is the elimination of what some call “gender ideology,” or the recognition of gender...
View ArticleMicrochips Aren’t Just for Pets: Tracking Employees and Wearable Technology
In a popular television show, a parent is panicking because he can’t find his 17-year-old daughter. His best friend looks at him and says, “Well, just check the chip, didn’t you chip her? Our dog got...
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