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On July 25, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected the notion that harassing conduct must occur inside the workplace to be considered actionable. The court also affirmed the notion that “the totality...more
In June 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance tailored to the construction industry concerning harassment in the workplace or at the jobsite. The guidance is important for construction...more
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), numerous factors increase the risk of harassment in the construction industry, including a relatively homogeneous workforce, pressure to conform to traditional...more
On May 11, 2024, a new law went into effect, amending New York City Administrative Code §§ 8-109 and 8-502. The law prohibits provisions in agreements that shorten the timeframe an employee has to file a claim for unlawful...more
Employers recently received some helpful guidance from federal workplace officials to ensure your workplace investigations run smoothly, comply with legal standards, and put you in the best position to reach a fair and...more
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released long-awaited Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, No. 915.064. The EEOC also published a “Summary of Key Provisions,” FAQs for employees, and a...more
Monday, April 29, 2024: U.S. EEOC Released Finalized Controversial Update to its Workplace Harassment Guidance - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) finalized updates to the agency’s sub-regulatory...more
It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more
Last fall, I reported on a proposed Enforcement Guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on workplace harassment. I gave the proposed guidance a good review overall, although I had some disagreements...more
The EEOC recently released its final Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, replacing earlier guidance issued between 1987 and 1999. The guidance, issued on April 29, 2024, reflects how the EEOC’s...more
On Aug. 7, the Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (POWR) Act (the “Act”) went into effect, which significantly overhauls and expands the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (“CADA”). The POWR Act is considered to be...more
In 2024, and for the first time since 1999, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) likely will publish new Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. On September 29, 2023, the EEOC issued Proposed...more
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently introduced proposed enforcement guidance aimed at further clarifying and strengthening measures against harassment in the workplace. The 144-page guidance outlines...more
The EEOC’s proposed guidance - - If passed, represents the first update to harassment enforcement in nearly 25 years. - Attempts to modernize previously issued guidance by addressing emerging workplace issues and...more
On September 29, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued long-awaited enforcement guidance on workplace harassment. The “Proposed Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace,” published in the...more
On September 29, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released draft enforcement guidance on workplace harassment, which was published in the Federal Register on October 2. The proposed guidance will be open for...more
Friday, September 22, 2023: White House OMB Sent Agencies New Policy Guidance on “Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience” - Guidance Focuses on Shared Technology, Standards, & Integrated User Experience - ...more
Employee handbooks are vital tools employers use to communicate expectations for employee conduct, company culture and core values, policies, and procedures. However, when drafted poorly, handbooks can create confusion and...more
Organizations that successfully create an inclusive and positive culture understand that all of its people have an important role to play in maintaining a harassment-free workplace. Any incident of harassment can affect more...more
It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more
The brewing industry has been overwhelmed over the past few weeks with numerous accounts of employees claiming harassment, gender discrimination, and toxic work environments. What started as one woman’s account of harassment...more
The #MeToo and #TimesUpmovements have sparked an undeniably important conversation. They have brought to light allegations of sexual assault, harassment and discrimination in society at large and in the workplace in...more
Statistics show that sexual harassment in the workplace is an unfortunate reality. Surveys conducted over the years have suggested that approximately 25 percent of women have experienced some sort of sexual harassment in the...more
As employers look ahead and plan for the rest of 2017, one of the most significant challenges they’ll have to address is workplace harassment. There are multiple factors driving rapid changes in the workplace, creating...more
Last Monday, the Orioles made headlines for more than just their 5-2 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Orioles player Adam Jones reported that Red Sox fans called him a racial slur several times and threw a bag of peanuts...more