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Reasonable Accommodation Enforcement Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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EEOC Ramps Up Enforcement of Pregnancy Discrimination Under PWFA

Just months after issuing its final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has initiated multiple actions against employers for allegedly violating...more

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EEOC Steps Up Enforcement for Pregnant Workers: What Businesses Need to Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency tasked with enforcing anti-discrimination laws, has been increasingly active in addressing compliance with regulations affecting pregnant workers. This...more

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EEOC Initiates Initial String of Lawsuits Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has initiated enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) following the release of its final rule and interpretative guidance in April 2024. We previously...more

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EEOC Sues Wabash National for Pregnancy Discrimination

First Federal Lawsuit Claiming Violation of New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - INDIANAPOLIS – Wabash National Corporation, a nationwide producer of semi-trailers and other commercial trucking equipment, violated federal...more

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Blocked in Texas

On February 27, 2024, a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas blocked enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) against the State of Texas, holding that the U.S. Congress...more

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Employers Take Note: EEOC Begins Enforcing The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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Enacted last year, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect on June 27, 2023. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) began accepting PWFA charges on that date. EEOC Chair Charlotte Burrows...more

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Federal Agencies Signal Collaborative and Increasing Enforcement Efforts Against Discrimination and Bias in Automated Systems

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While state and federal agencies are developing regulations directly targeting automated decision-making systems, on April 25, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Justice Department (DOJ), Equal Employment...more

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CMS Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers: Resources for Preparing Your Policies

Under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)’s new vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, facilities must draft and implement policies and procedures by December 6, 2021 to ensure covered personnel are fully...more

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Stay Issued for OSHA ETS Vaccine Mandate; CMS Emergency Regulation Untouched

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As expected, the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) faced immediate legal challenge, and on Saturday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay blocking the law from going into effect. Below, we outline the key...more

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