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Employment Litigation Roundup: March 2024

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New York State and New York City Human Rights Laws May Protect Out-of-State Applicants - On March 14, the New York Court of Appeals held that out-of-state applicants who seek employment within the State or the City can...more

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Texas Discrimination Laws Protect Intention to Become Pregnant, State Court Rules

The Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA) prohibits discrimination in employment based on sex. The state law defines “sex discrimination” to include “discrimination because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth,...more

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New York Legislature Passes Sweeping Amendments to its Discrimination and Harassment and Pay Equity Laws

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Building in part on amendments passed last year, the New York State Legislature has passed legislation significantly broadening protections for employees. Governor Cuomo is expected to sign the amendments into law shortly....more

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First Circuit Ruling Expands Liability for Discrimination by Non-Employers and Employers with Offsite Workers in Maine

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A recent opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has potentially expanded the reach of the Maine Human Rights Act (MHRA), with important implications for Maine companies. In Roy v. Correct Care Solutions...more

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Missouri Supreme Court Expands Definition of Sex Discrimination to Include Sex Stereotyping

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On February 26, 2019, the Missouri Supreme Court extended legal protections against discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation in two separate cases—one dealing with employment rights and the other dealing...more

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Missouri Supreme Court Issues Pair of Opinions Addressing LGBTQ Rights Under the State's Anti-Discrimination Statute

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On Tuesday, the Missouri Supreme Court issued a pair of opinions interpreting LGBTQ rights under the Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA). ...more

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