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National Origin Discrimination

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New Litigation Danger as Employees Claim Green Card Favoritism: Why “PERM” Non-compliance Could Now Mean Legal Peril

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Discrimination claims are rising against employers accused of favoring foreign national workers over US workers, and several federal agencies are also joining in this new enforcement trend that should cause you to review your...more

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The PEO Immigration Survival Guide for 2025

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It’s been a tumultuous start of the second Trump administration when it comes to immigration, and things won’t be slowing down anytime soon. What do PEOs need to know about the current state of affairs, and what can you do to...more

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New Leaders, New Focus: Navigating EEOC Updates

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Since taking office, President Trump has issued a flurry of terminations and appointments at different administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)....more

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Avoiding National Origin Discrimination: Key Considerations for Employers

In light of recent policy changes and heightened enforcement priorities from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employers must be increasingly vigilant in ensuring...more

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals Finds Taxpayer-Funded College Grant Program to Be Unconstitutional

On February 26, 2025, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II, determined that a program that provided taxpayer-funded educational grants to financially needy students of specific racial, national origin, and ancestry...more

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Employment Law Update: EEOC Announces Shift in Combatting Employment Discrimination

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently signaled a new focus on protecting American workers from unlawful national origin discrimination by employers who prefer non-American workers, such as “illegal...more

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Trump EEOC Says “Anti-American Bias” Is New Focus of Discrimination Enforcement

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On February 19, the EEOC, through its acting chair Andrea Lucas, pledged rigorous enforcement of civil rights laws against companies that show bias for foreign workers, including visa holders, over US citizens. The change...more

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EEOC’s Focus on Protecting American Workers From National Origin Discrimination Tees Up Potential Increase in Similar DOJ...

The Trump administration’s focus on combating illegal immigration is now impacting the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) and potentially the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) focus on enforcing...more

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Office for Civil Rights Issues “Dear Colleague” Letter Aimed At Curbing Race-Based Decisions and Benefits At Federally Funded...

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On Friday, February 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) issued a “Dear Colleague” letter advising federally funded schools that it considers any decisions or benefits based on race,...more

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From Ally to Adversary: Employers Face New EEOC Scrutiny for Hiring Immigrants

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In a dramatic policy shift, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) under Acting Chair Andrea Lucas announced, in a press release, a new focus on unlawful employment practices that favor non-American workers...more

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EEOC Highlights Bias Protection, Announces $1.4 Million Settlement

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On February 19, 2025, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Acting Chair Andrea Lucas issued a statement re-affirming the agency’s commitment to protecting American workers from anti-American bias in employment. Upon...more

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LeoPalace Resort to Pay Over $1.4 Million in EEOC National Origin Discrimination Lawsuit

GUAM – LeoPalace Guam Corporation, doing business as LeoPalace Resort, a major hotel and resort on the U.S. territory of Guam, will pay $1,412,500 and provide equitable relief to settle a national origin discrimination...more

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A Practitioner-Focused Framework for Civil Rights Compliance 

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On January 14, 2025, the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a resolution agreement with the University of Washington following a Title VI complaint of alleged discrimination and harassment based...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

[Webinar] Trump Reframes the EEO Agenda: What Does It Mean for Your Business? - January 30th, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Join Kelley Drye for an insightful webinar, "Trump Reframes the EEO Agenda: What Does It Mean for Your Business?" This session will explore the impact of the Trump administration’s new direction on DEI, gender identity,...more

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United Airlines to Pay $99,000 in EEOC Discrimination Case

Airline Settles Federal Lawsuit for Former Asian American Employee Subjected to a Hostile Work Environment Based on His Race (Asian) and National Origin (Mongolian) - DENVER — United Airlines, Inc. a Delaware corporation...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Webinar] Title VI Litigation & OCR Resolution Update (Higher Education Free Series) - November 22nd, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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What is OCR saying these days about Title VI, and how are the courts approaching Title VI litigation? Join Bricker Graydon Higher Education attorneys for a free webinar on the latest updates in Title VI litigation and OCR...more

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Recent Scrutiny of English-Only Workplace Rules Comes Into Focus During National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15 in recognition of the contributions of Hispanic and Latino people to the history, culture, and economy of the United States. During this...more

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EEOC Sues Total Employment and Management for Breaching Conciliation Agreement

Federal Suit Charges Staffing Agency Failed to Honor Agreement Concerning National Origin Discrimination - LONGVIEW, Wash. – Total Employment and Management (TEAM), a staffing agency based in Moses Lake, Washington,...more

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EEOC Sues Mile Hi Companies for Unlawfully Discriminating Against Job Applicants

Federal Agency Alleges CEO Directed Managers Not to Hire Black, Female, and Afghan Applicants - DENVER – Mile Hi Companies, a group of businesses that distribute food and paper products, violated federal law when it issued...more

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EEOC Sues Trebor USA Corp., Colt Truck Care, LLC, and Wholesale Building Products, LLC, for Discrimination Against Hispanic and...

Federal Agency Charges Construction Parts and Auto Mechanic Companies Subjected Employees to Racial Slurs and Fired Employee for Complaining - MIAMI – Trebor USA Corp., Colt Truck Care, LLC, and Wholesale Building...more

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Four Seasons Licensed Home Care Agency to Pay $400,000 in EEOC Race and National Origin Discrimination Lawsuit

Settles Federal Suit Charging Company Illegally Accommodated Racial Preferences of Clients - NEW YORK – ACARE HHC, Inc., doing business as Four Seasons Licensed Home Health Care Agency, a Brooklyn-based company supplying...more

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EEOC Sues Three Employers for Workplace Harassment

Federal Agency Alleges Two Restaurants and an Airline Allowed Hostile Work Environments to Fester - WASHINGTON –The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a trio of lawsuits alleging that discriminatory...more

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District of Mass. Rules on Title VI Antisemitism Case

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On July 30, a Massachusetts federal judge ruled that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was not deliberately indifferent to antisemitism on its campus, and provided some guidance as to how courts may interpret...more

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Radiant Services to Pay $1.1 Million in EEOC Hiring Discrimination Lawsuit

Commercial Laundry Settles Federal Suit Alleging It Discriminated Against Workers Based on Race, National Origin and Sex - LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Gardena-based laundry facility Radiant Services Corporation will pay $1.1...more

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Broadened Non-Discrimination Mandates Imposed on Medical Providers – How to Comply

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The Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law in 2010, contained a provision (commonly referred to as Section 1557) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in...more

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