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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - October 2024 #5

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A federal judge late Wednesday ordered the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to lock down UCLA’s Jackie Robinson Stadium on the VA’s West Los Angeles campus at noon Thursday until the university comes up with a proposal for...more

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Feds Say Tech Industry Still Lacks Diversity: 10 Steps Employers Can Take to Eliminate Barriers

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Tech industry employers may want to boost their anti-discrimination efforts as the federal government recently decided to shine a spotlight on low diversity in many high-tech occupations. Although tech employers have made...more

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Understanding UAE Guidelines for Reporting Hate and Discrimination Incidents

The UAE has established a comprehensive legal framework under Federal Decree-Law No. 34/2023 on Combating Discrimination, Hatred, and Extremism. This Decree-Law aims to address and mitigate incidents of discrimination and...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

What Construction Firm Employers Should Do Right Now to Minimize Legal Risk of Discrimination and Harassment Lawsuits

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Seyfarth Synopsis: In June 2024, Seyfarth published a blog article warning construction industry employers of recent anti-harassment guidelines issued by the EEOC. We predicted that the EEOC has “put the construction...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Five tactics to dispel negative stereotypes of DEI

Wait, not everything about DEI on the internet is true? For organizations that desire to retain or implement DEI practices, it is vital to address common misperceptions or negative stereotypes about DEI. When DEI policies...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 7, July 2024

July 29, 2024 Welcome to the seventh issue of The Academic Advisor – our e-newsletter focused on education law insights.    In this final summer edition, we look ahead to the new academic year and cover the following...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

8th Circuit Decision Roundup – June 2024

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The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued several significant decisions that employers doing business in Minnesota should be aware of. Here are a few highlights of recent Eight Circuit Decisions that have addressed...more

McDermott Will & Emery

HHS Final Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Regulations: Gender-Affirming Care and the Role of Carriers Under ASO Arrangements

On April 26, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule (press release, fact sheet, FAQs) (final regulations) reinterpreting Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which prohibits...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Ten Takeaways From Long-Awaited Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Protections

On April 26, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule (press release, fact sheet, FAQs) reinterpreting Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which prohibits discrimination on the...more

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EEOC Issues New Workplace Harassment Guidance

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For the first time in a quarter-century, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued enforcement guidance on workplace harassment. The April 29-guidance consolidates and supersedes several iterations of...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Diskriminierung im Bewerbungsprozess? Was Sie als Arbeitgeber jetzt wissen sollten

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Die Ampelkoalition hat in ihrem Koalitionsvertrag die Ausweitung des Anwendungsbereichs des Allgemeinen Gleichbehandlungsgesetz (AGG) vorgesehen. Ob dies in dieser Legislaturperiode tatsächlich noch geschieht, ist fraglich....more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Recent EEOC Action Updates for Employers Relating to AI Hiring Tools, Pregnancy, and Pay Reporting

On August 9, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (“EEOC”) new Commissioner, Kalpana Kotagal, was sworn in, likely bringing more employee-friendly policies with her into the role.  In the past month, the EEOC...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Fourth Circuit Recognizes 'Equal Opportunity Harasser' Defense

We often hear claims from employees who threaten to sue their employer for creating a “hostile work environment.” When we dig into the complaints, often the employee is alleging that their manager is mean or unfair to them,...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Employment Discrimination in Fitness Centers: How Employers Can Combat Harassment and Create an Inclusive Environment for...

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When “Gymtimidation” Turns Into Discrimination- The issues of acceptance and comfort in fitness centers can pose serious challenges for owners. A healthy gym environment can empower all individuals, regardless of age,...more

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Job Seekers Who Applied to National Staffing Agency BaronHR May Have Suffered Discrimination, EEOC Says

People Not Selected for Job Placement Encouraged to Contact Federal Agency - LOS ANGELES -- On Sept. 13, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit in federal court against BaronHR for...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

MoFo’s State + Local Government Enforcement Newsletter July 2023

Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Task Force is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general across the country and...more

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EEOC to Focus on Diversity in the Construction Industry

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In its report, “Building for the Future: Advancing Equal Opportunity in the Construction Industry,” the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) identifies the challenges to diversity and inclusion in the industry...more

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Md. Attorney General Can Now Bring Civil Actions Against Commercial Property Owners for Alleged Civil Rights Violations

A new Maryland law allows the attorney general to seek equitable relief and fines of up to $25,000, as well as fees, against civil rights violators. The Maryland General Assembly passed during its recent session SB 540,...more

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[Webinar] Expert Summit for Employment Attorneys: Utilizing Regression Analyses in Pay and Hiring Matters - February 7th, 2:00 pm...

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Regression is a statistical technique that can be utilized in the analysis of employment outcomes. In particular, regression has become a widely applied tool to examine pay equity and can be used to evaluate race and gender...more

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Update Your EEOC Poster

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It is more important than ever that employers ensure their policies and practices do not violate Title VII and other civil rights laws. As part of that compliance, employers should replace their “EEO is the Law” workplace...more

International Lawyers Network

Law Firm ILN-telligence Podcast | Episode 55: Brendah Mpanga, BNM Advocates | Uganda

Brendah Mpanga is the founding partner of BNM Advocates in Kampala, Uganda, which is also one of the ILN member firms. In this episode, Brendah and Lindsay discuss the deep gender inequalities that African women are facing,...more

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Fifth Circuit Relied on ‘Next to No Evidence’ of Animus in Discrimination Suit

On May 13, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of an employer, finding that a fired employee had failed to create a genuine dispute of material fact as to pretext. In Owens...more

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California Employment Law Notes - March 2022

California Relaxes Standard For Proving Whistleblower Claims - Lawson v. PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc., 12 Cal. 5th 703 (2022) - Plaintiff Wallen Lawson, who was discharged by his employer PPG Architectural Finishes...more

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Sports & Entertainment Spotlight: Could Kanye “Ye” West’s Stem Player Create a Number of Copyright Issues?

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Welcome back or for the very first time (what took you so long?) to the “Sports & Entertainment Spotlight”! As the torch is extinguished on, by most metrics (television ratings, in particular) a fairly underwhelming Olympic...more

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Navigating Considerations of Race and Sex in Scholarships

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Perhaps now more than ever, colleges and universities are undertaking or rejuvenating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across their organizations, and many donors are motivated to support such initiatives,...more

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