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11th Circuit Speaks: No Implied Right of Action for Employees Under Title IX for Sex Discrimination

The 11th Circuit has spoken on a topic with divergent views among the circuits – finding that Title IX does not provide an implied right of action for sex discrimination. In so doing, it affirmed summary judgment for the...more

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Reflections on the Positive Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment two years on

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In light of recent legislative changes in the United Kingdom, from 26 October 2024, UK employers have a new duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of workers in the course of their employment....more

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Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: A Cultural Shift or Business as Usual?

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Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive issue with serious consequences for both employees and employers. According to a 2023 Trade Union Congress poll, 60% of women reported experiencing sexual harassment,...more

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Eleventh Circuit Finds No Private Right of Action Under Title IX for Sex Discrimination in Employment

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On November 7, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit found, in the case of Joseph v. Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, that Title IX does not provide an implied right of action...more

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Eleventh Circuit Narrows Scope of Employee Title IX Claims

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Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 does not provide an implied right of action for sex discrimination in employment. This decision deepens an...more

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New Jersey Judge Interprets EFAA As Requiring Employment Claims to Be Split Into Two Forums

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Real World Impact: A recent New Jersey Superior Court decision interpreting the federal Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) may require New Jersey employers to defend an employee’s...more

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Lessons from Australia: Preparing UK Employers for the New Sexual Harassment Prevention Duty

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In our recent International Employment Lawyer article, we reviewed the global transformation of workplace sexual harassment prevention laws and touched on the challenges that multinational corporations are facing as a result....more

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New guidance on how to prevent sexual harassment

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The new legal duty in the UK to prevent sexual harassment is ‘designed to transform workplace cultures’, according to guidance published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission....more

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New Duty on UK Employers to Prevent Sexual Harassment

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From 26 October 2024, UK employers will be subject to a new positive duty to prevent sexual harassment of workers in the course of their employment. The new preventative duty is set out in the Worker Protection (Amendment of...more

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How the EFAA Applies to Employee Arbitration Agreements in Sexual Harassment Cases Involving Conduct That Preceded the Law’s...

On August 12, 2024, the Second Circuit held that a plaintiff's hostile work environment claims were subject to the federal Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 ("EFAA"), even though...more

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New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the UK – Guidance for Employers

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Back in June, we highlighted that, from October 26, 2024, all employers in the UK will have a mandatory duty to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment of their employees in the course of their employment. We...more

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Global Trends CEOs Can’t Ignore: The New Era of Harassment Prevention

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Workplace sexual harassment prevention is undergoing a seismic transformation, and global legislators’ expectations of employers are increasingly moving from reactive to proactive measures....more

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UK Employment Flash

In this issue we discuss the new Labour government’s proposals to strengthen protections for employees; an Employment Appeal Tribunal decision that affirmed that an employee’s waiver of future claims that were unknown at the...more

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Enjoined Before Effective: Revised Title IX Regulations Blocked in 15 States And Counting

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As previously reported, the U.S. Department of Education published its highly-anticipated revised Title IX regulations on April 29, 2024. These regulations move away from the rigid procedural requirements mandated by the...more

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Droit Social | Sélection de jurisprudence – France | Premier semestre 2024

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Cass. soc., 31 janvier 2024, n°22-18.792 La lettre de licenciement n’a pas à préciser la date des faits invoqués. Un salarié licencié pour faute grave conteste la rupture de son contrat de travail, en se fondant notamment...more

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Employment Case Law Selection - France | First Semester of 2024

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Cass. soc., 31 January 2024, n°22-18.792 - A dismissal letter does not have to specify the date of the alleged acts. An employee dismissed for gross misconduct contested the termination of his employment contract, citing...more

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Louisiana Becomes Latest State to Prohibit Nondisclosure Clauses Related to #MeToo Claims

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Under a new Louisiana law enacted on June 25, 2024, nondisclosure clauses required by an employer and agreed to prior to a hostile work environment dispute or sexual harassment dispute will be unenforceable. Louisiana joins...more

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EntertainHR: 9 to 5—Don’t Mess with Dolly

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Summertime is nearing, and one of my favorite summer traditions after a long week is to make a big bowl of popcorn, get myself and my dog cozy on the couch, and turn on an old movie. Recently, I rewatched 9 to 5, a classic...more

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N.J. Supreme Court Bans Broad “Non-Disparagement” Provisions in Agreements Settling Employment Discrimination, Harassment, and...

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In 2019, in response to the “#MeToo” movement, the New Jersey Legislature enacted a law that made any “non-disclosure provision” in an employment contract or settlement agreement unenforceable against the employee, if the...more

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Deadline Nears for DC Employers of Tipped Wage Workers to Report Compliance with Sexual Harassment Mandate

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District of Columbia employers with tipped wage workers have until May 31, 2024 to submit both their policy and recorded harassment complaints to demonstrate compliance with the District’s sexual harassment mandate....more

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The 2024 Title IX Regs Are Here—Now What? Part I: Training Your Employees and Your Title IX Team

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Now that the 2024 Title IX regulations have been released, what does your school need to do to be fully compliant by August 1? Over the next few months, our Franczek Title IX team will provide tips and information on key...more

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Navigating the Rock & the Hard Place: Conflicting Federal and State Mandates for LGBTQ Employees

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“The rock and the hard place.” How often do employers find themselves here? If employers have LGBTQ employees in certain states, they are now bumping up against the “rock” of federal laws, like Title VII and Title IX, and the...more

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It's Time to Revise Your Title IX Policy and Procedures: The Biden Administration Rolls Back Trump-Era Title IX Regulations and...

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Over a year after proposing sweeping changes to the current Title IX regulations and delays on the official release date, the Biden Administration has officially released its revised Title IX regulations for all education...more

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Supreme Court Holds That Employees Need Not Show “Significant” Harm to Support a Title VII Discrimination Claim Based on a Job...

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In a recent decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled that a lateral job transfer can – in certain circumstances – be an illegal adverse action and support a claim for a lawsuit for unlawful discrimination. This...more

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2024 Title IX Regulation Update, Part I: Grievance Procedures for Resolving Complaints of Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based...

This is part one of a series examining the most topical changes contained in the new Title IX regulations applicable to higher education released by the U.S. Department of Education on April 19, 2024. Changes applicable only...more

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