Don't overreact. (Or underreact.)
This June, as corporations continue to roll back public support and funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, it is important for employers to be familiar with the current…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
In March, the U.S. Supreme Court majority declined to review a decision affirming summary judgment for an employer in a discrimination case. Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch, dissented, noting that he…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
A cautionary tale for employers.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Our Affirmative Action Alert blog has been re-titled EEO Compliance Dispatch.
Many companies proactively analyze employee compensation to ensure that any disparities based…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
Today the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a notice terminating Temporary Protected Status for Nepalese nationals effective August 5. This is expected to affect more than 12,000 individuals.
This means that TPS…
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/ Administrative Law, Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law
On June 5th the U.S. Supreme Court held that majority-group plaintiffs do not have to show special “background circumstances” to support a Title VII discrimination claim.
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Labor & Employment Law
Two years ago, a bill that would have effectively gutted New York non-compete law made it as far as the Governor’s desk where Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) vetoed it, much to the relief of the New York business community. However, the…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Civil Remedies, Commercial Law & Contracts, Health, Labor & Employment Law
AI is transforming the workplace—but regulation is racing to catch up. Organizations must now juggle complex risks at the intersection of hiring, workplace decision-making, employment law, and data privacy. Are you ready?
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Privacy
DOL proposes to eliminate agency.
The U.S. Department of Labor released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which runs from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The budget proposal is the agency’s request to…
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/ Administrative Law, Government Contracting, Labor & Employment Law
The U.S. DOT agrees to end contract goals for DBEs.
In 1983, Congress enacted the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program, which requires that the Department of Transportation spend ten percent of federal highway…
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/ Constitutional Law, Government Contracting, Transportation
Don't quit your current job!
Bloomberg Law had a good article yesterday by Jo Constantz about AI-conducted job interviews. (Paid subscription may be required to access.) According to the article, many companies are now using…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Science, Computers, & Technology
Three recent court decisions provide important reminders for businesses with employees in Massachusetts. One involves application of the Massachusetts Wage Act to remote workers; one clarifies potential liability for retaliation…
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/ Civil Remedies, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 22 stayed the reinstatement of Gwynne Wilcox, a former member of the National Labor Relations Board, and Cathy Harris, a former member of the Merit Systems Protection Board. Both women were…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Labor & Employment Law
When evaluating where artificial intelligence has had the most impact, many think of their personal use of AI or the integration of AI into many consumer applications. The use of AI in the employment context is on the back…
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/ Consumer Protection, Labor & Employment Law, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
Don't expect the EEOC to appeal.
In April 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. The Enforcement Guidance addressed, among other things, harassment and…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
Feds continue to focus on contractors’ DEI programs.
Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a Memorandum on May 19 advising recipients of federal funds that the federal government intends to vigorously enforce…
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/ Civil Rights, Government Contracting, Labor & Employment Law
