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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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“It Ends with Us” Employment Litigation: Lessons for Hollywood Employers

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Actor Blake Lively’s December 31, 2024, lawsuit against Wayfarer Studios, LLC, director and producer Justin Baldoni, and several others associated with the movie It Ends with Us has cast a spotlight on evolving employment law...more

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Pop Quiz: Test Your 2024 Workplace Law Knowledge

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Did you keep up with all the workplace law updates in 2024? Take our quiz to see if you can score a perfect 10 or need to do some catch-up work. After jotting down your answers, use the answer key at the end (no peeking!) to...more

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Amendment to Illinois Human Rights Act Prohibits Discriminatory Use of AI

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On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 3773, which amends the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) to restrict an employer’s use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in employment practices....more

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EEOC, DOL Issue 2024 Regulatory Agendas

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As part of the Biden administration’s Fall 2023 Regulatory Plan, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) have released their 2024 regulatory agendas....more

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EEOC Proposes New Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace

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On September 29, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published new proposed enforcement guidance ("the Proposed Guidance”) on harassment in the workplace. This is the first proposed EEOC guidance on...more

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The EEOC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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As noted in our May 3, 2023 client alert, Congress enacted the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) in late 2022, expanding protections for pregnant workers. This statute, which went into effect on June 27, 2023, requires...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Hands Down a Number of Significant Decisions Impacting Employers

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Last week, the Supreme Court issued two significant decisions impacting employers nationwide. The Court’s holding in Groff v. DeJoy requires employers to grant religious accommodations to employees, unless such accommodations...more

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Objections to COVID-Testing and Asking Vax Status Up Front: Best Practices

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Employers are being inundated with employee requests for exemptions, not just from mandatory vaccination policies, but also from policies requiring regular COVID-19 testing. How do employers square their duty to provide a...more

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“Masks Off” - Now What For Employers?

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On May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) announced new guidance stating that masks and physical distancing were no longer necessary for fully vaccinated individuals in most settings.  The...more

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Employers May Encourage Employees to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine, But Requiring It Raises Issues

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On Dec. 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released guidance that stated that COVID-19 vaccinations do not qualify as medical examinations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and that...more

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Opening For Business? Your Return-To-Work Policies Answered

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As vaccine distribution becomes widespread, and employees begin to return to work, we continue to field questions related to return-to-office plans in a post pandemic world. We previously compiled a list of FAQs, addressing...more

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Seventh Circuit Says Title VII's Religious Accommodation Obligation Does Not Extend Beyond Minimal Burdens

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Title VII requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to allow employees to work in ways compatible with their religious beliefs and practices. However, for decades, federal courts have interpreted this obligation...more

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Return to Work Virtual Toolkit for Employers - The COVID-19 Vaccine: What Can Employers Require?

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The COVID-19 pandemic has put unprecedented strain on organizations of all sizes across all industries. The uncertainty of the “new normal” is forcing employers all over the world to consider various new policies as workers...more

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EEOC Guidance to Employers: COVID-19 Vaccinations Can Be Required – But Should They Be?

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An issue of key concern to employers now that vaccines are being made available to inoculate against COVID-19 is whether they should require employees to be vaccinated. On Wednesday, December 16, the federal Equal Employment...more

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The EEOC Releases First Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination for Employers

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On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its first direct guidance for employers regarding COVID-19 vaccines approved or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The EEOC is...more

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EEOC Issues Revised Guidance Addressing COVID-19 Vaccines

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On December 16, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued revised COVID-19 guidance addressing questions related to the administration of COVID-19 vaccinations to employees. Section K of the...more

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California and New York Employers Take Note: Anti-Harassment Training Deadlines Are Near

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Employers in California and New York take note—important deadlines related to anti-harassment training requirements are fast approaching. These states require employers to provide almost all non-supervisor employees with...more

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The Reopening Of America: An Employer's Guide For Navigating The New Work World During A Pandemic

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As the country continues to return to some sense of normalcy on a state-by-state basis as a result of COVID-19, employees and employers will soon find that the work environment they are accustomed to has dramatically changed,...more

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Stopping The Spread Of COVID-19 Hate Crimes In Reopened Restaurants

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As restaurants continue to reopen out of economic necessity despite a global pandemic, employers and employees alike remain concerned about the possibility of COVID-19 outbreaks in the workplace. No longer are bad Yelp...more

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Navigating Adapted Operations Advisory Series: Part One - Phased Approach Considerations, Creating and Implementing a COVID-19...

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Who Needs to Know - Employers who are reopening (or have already reopened) by bringing employees back to their workplaces. Why It Matters - Bringing a workforce back to the workplace, whether from teleworking,...more

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Requiring Antibody Tests Violates the Americans With Disabilities Act

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) updated its COVID-19 guidance this week and for the first time addressed the question of may an employer require employees to take a test to determine whether an...more

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EEOC Takes on Antibody Testing, Returning Older and Pregnant Workers Post-COVID-19

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The EEOC recently updated its COVID-19-related Q & A’s to assist employers in navigating “the new world” post-COVID-19 while complying with the federal anti-discrimination laws as employees return to work....more

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EEOC Provides Return-to-Work and COVID-19 Antibody Testing Guidance Under Federal Civil Rights Laws

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As the nation continues the gradual reopening of workplaces and the economy, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its guidance to provide information to employers regarding their...more

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EEOC Issues Updated Pandemic Guidance

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has prepared and is periodically updating its website entitled “Technical Assistance Questions and Answers” related to the many novel challenges confronting employers with...more

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Considerations for Workplace Safety in Light of Updated EEOC Guidance

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COVID-19 has created new, unexplored territory for employers. Even in a pandemic, it’s imperative that employers follow all EEO laws. Since COVID-19 is consistently evolving, it is important that employers continue to follow...more

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