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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1964 and aimed at preventing discrimination in the workplace on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, and religion. Title VII... more +
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1964 and aimed at preventing discrimination in the workplace on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, and religion. Title VII has been subsequently extended to discrimination on the basis of pregnancy and sexual stereotypes and to prohibit sexual harassment. Title VII applies to all employers with fifteen or more employees including private employers, state and local governments, and educational institutions.  less -
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EEOC Sues Equinox Holdings, Inc. for Disability and Sex Discrimination

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Federal Agency Charges Fitness Company Failed to Hire Woman with Endometriosis Due to Her “Monthly Cycle” - WASHINGTON – Equinox Holdings, Inc. (Equinox), which owns and operates fitness facilities and gyms nationwide,...more

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EEOC Sues Rex Healthcare, Inc. for Religious Discrimination

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Federal Agency Charges Healthcare Provider Refused to Accommodate Remote Employee’s Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs - RALEIGH, N.C. – Rex Healthcare, Inc., a private, non-profit healthcare provider located in Raleigh,...more

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(Smart)Watch Out! The EEOC’s Take on Wearable Tech

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On December 19, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published a new fact sheet titled “Wearables in the Workplace: Using Wearable Technologies Under Federal Employment Discrimination Laws.”...more

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The Double-Edged Sword of AI: How Employers Can Harness Big Data Responsibly

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Imagine this scenario: a hiring manager has been grappling with the challenge of finding a more effective way to screen candidates for open positions within their company. They've spent endless hours poring over resumes,...more

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Mintz on Air: Predictions and Practical Policies – Workplace Whiplash

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In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Predictions and Practical Policies Podcast, ESG Co-chair Jen Rubin hosts a timely discussion on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Executive Order 11246, and how employers can...more

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EEOC Sues Pizza Hut for Sex-Based Harassment and Retaliation

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Federal Agency Charges Franchisee Fired Female Employee After Reporting Harassment - HOUSTON – Ayvaz Pizza, LLC, doing business as Pizza Hut, which operates more than 350 Pizza Hut restaurants in ten states and multiple...more

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Phone Retailer to Pay $107,916 in EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

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Settles Federal Lawsuit for Teen Employee Who Faced Sexual Assault by Manager - SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Former cellular phone retailer Wireless World LLC, doing business as Experts Choice, will pay $107,916 to settle a sexual...more

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Top Five: The Biggest Labor & Employment Developments from 2024

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As we close out 2024 and look to 2025, I polled members of Spilman, myself included, to get their take on some of the biggest labor and employment developments from 2024 that have or will impact employers. You can find more...more

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Enforge, LLC to Pay $35,000 in EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit

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Settles Federal Suit Charging Auto Parts Company Subjected Employee to Sexual Harassment and Fired Her After She Complained - WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Enforge, LLC, a Michigan-based automotive parts company conducting...more

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Mandatory COVID Testing Did Not Violate Employee's Religious Beliefs

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Lawsuits challenging employers' authority to require measures intended to prevent COVID-19 infections continue to wend their way through the federal judiciary. Last month, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a claim...more

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"Tighty whitey" case has 4 good lessons about workplace retaliation

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You can't make this stuff up. I hope everybody had a good Thanksgiving. A federal judge just down the road from me ruled this week that a woman’s retaliation case should go to a jury, even though her sexual harassment...more

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Employees in the 11th Circuit Do Not Have a Private Right of Action Under Title IX for Employment Discrimination

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On November 7, 2024, in a consolidated opinion addressing appeals in Joseph v. Board of Regents and Crowther v. Board of Regents, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit held that Title IX of the Education...more

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Jury Awards $2.17 Million Against SkyWest Airlines for Sex Discrimination

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Federal Agency Charged Airline Failed to Address Sexually Hostile Work Environment - DALLAS – A federal jury has awarded $2 million in punitive damages against SkyWest Airlines, a Utah-based airline, and $170,000 for...more

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USERRA Case Highlights Employer Defenses to Allegations of Anti-Military Bias

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In Porter v. Trans State Holdings, Inc., No. 1:23-CV-00263 (D. Colo. Nov. 7, 2024), a federal district court dismissed a Naval Reserve pilot’s Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) lawsuit...more

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HR Compliance: A Guide to Avoiding Legal Pitfalls

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Navigating HR compliance can feel like walking a tightrope. One misstep and businesses may tumble into costly legal troubles. So why do so many downplay its importance?...more

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[Webinar] The Latest in Employment Discrimination Laws - December 12th, 1:00 pm EST

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Employment discrimination in the workplace is alive and well. Indeed, according to Monster’s recent Workplace Discrimination Poll, only 9% of workers claim to have NOT faced some form of workplace discrimination. There have...more

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What Will The Trump Administration Mean For The Regulation of Employer AI Tools?

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In the nearly four years since Joe Biden was sworn in as President in 2021, groundbreaking advances in artificial intelligence (AI) became widely available that offer the potential to revolutionize employment-related...more

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

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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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SCOTUS Takes Up Reverse Discrimination Framework Under Title VII

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The U.S. Supreme Court recently granted cert in a hotly contested case addressing the standards of proof applicable to reverse discrimination claims under Title VII. The case comes on the heels of the court’s decision last...more

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ACLU, others back EEOC in challenge to Enforcement Guidance on harassment

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The bathroom battle (among others) continues. The State of Texas and the Heritage Foundation, on behalf of employers, have challenged the EEOC's recent Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. The lawsuit alleges...more

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EEOC Encourages Victims and Witnesses of Harassment at Mariscos El Puerto and La Catrina to Come Forward

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Employees Should Contact Federal Agency if They May Have Been Subjected to or Witnessed Harassment - LAS VEGAS – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) encourages victims of or witnesses to sexual...more

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Eleventh Circuit Says No Implied Right of Action for Employees Under Title IX

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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding. For years, federal courts have interpreted Title IX to include an implied right of action for...more

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2024 End-of-Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” List (Part 1) Health and Welfare

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We are pleased to present our annual End of Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” Lists. This year, we present our “To Do” Lists in four separate SW Benefits Updates. This Part 1 covers year-end health and welfare plan issues. Parts 2,...more

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Littler Lightbulb: October Appellate Roundup

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This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments in federal courts of appeal in the last month. Ninth Circuit Reinstates Law Prohibiting Discrimination in Healthcare Settings...more

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SCOTUS’ Review of Title VII Reverse Discrimination Pleading Standard Will Likely Impact Employers’ Employment Decisions

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The U.S. Supreme Court will review a requirement in five federal circuit courts of appeals that members of a majority group, such as Whites, males, or heterosexuals, who allege discrimination under Title VII of the Civil...more

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