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Supreme Court Clarifies Standard Employees Must Show for Title VII Discrimination Claims

On April 17, the U.S. Supreme Court rendered an opinion in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis resolving a circuit split over what standard an employee challenging a transfer under the anti-discrimination provision of Title VII must...more

Pennsylvania Federal Court Allows Claims of Sex Discrimination by Cisgender Male to Move Forward

On April 4, 2024, the Honorable Judge Michael M. Baylson from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania partially granted and partially denied a motion to dismiss filed by a former employee who alleged discrimination by his...more

New York State Enacts New Employee-Friendly Legislation Affecting Employers

Key Takeaways - New York State Penal Law amendments strengthen penalties for employers guilty of wage theft. New York State prohibits employer mandatory meetings on political and religious matters....more

New Jersey Supreme Court limits the LAD's reach as to religious institutions, but will it last?

Key Takeaways - The New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled that the Law Against Discrimination (LAD) contained an express exception for religious organizations that make employment decisions based on employment criteria...more

U.S. Supreme Court Heightens Employer Burden for Religious Accommodations

Key Takeaways - In Groff v. DeJoy, the U.S. Supreme Court renders new standard for employers assessing religious accommodations Employers should review their accommodation policies and practices in light of Groff...more

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