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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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Littler Lightbulb: July 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....more

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act aka the EEOC’s New Baby

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the newest member of the family of federal anti-discrimination laws, is almost one year old! Instead of inviting employers over for cake and photo ops, after one year of accepting...more

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Preparing Employers | New Regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Michigan Labor and Employment Law

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On April 15, 2024 the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published final regulations on the new federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The new regulations, which will take effect June 18, 2024,...more

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FMLA Doesn’t Shield Employee From Dismissal Due to Misconduct Prior to Leave Request, District Court Rules

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On April 29, 2024, in McBeath v. City of Indianapolis, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana granted summary judgment in favor of the City of Indianapolis on a plaintiff’s claims for Family and Medical...more

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Mother's Day "pregnancy" quiz!

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A lot has changed since Mother's Day 2023. Happy Mother's Day weekend, all, including you dads and kids (we couldn't have done it without you)! How much do you know about pregnancy in the workplace in 2023? Take our quiz...more

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Human Resources Compliance Audits (Part 2) UPDATED April 23 2024

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This post is the second installment discussing best practices for conducting a Human Resources compliance audit. The first installment of the series provided an overview of the compliance audit process and practical advice at...more

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Second Circuit Ruling Could “Impact” Discrimination Claims Brought by Remote Workers under NYS Human Rights Law

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In King v. Aramark Services, Inc., No. 22-1237 (March 20, 2024), a Second Circuit panel affirmed the dismissal of claims under the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”), concluding that under New York’s “impact test,”...more

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Littler Lightbulb: March Appellate Roundup

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This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal in the last month....more

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SCOTUS Makes It Harder for Employers to Defend Against Federal Whistleblower Claims

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The Supreme Court recently issued a unanimous pro-employee ruling that makes it harder for employers to defend whistleblower claims. In Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC, the Court rejected the argument that an employer must have...more

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A USERRA Leave Primer for Manufacturing Employers

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Manufacturers rely on consistent employee attendance to operate production lines and meet critical delivery deadlines to customers. The best-laid production plans can be disrupted by employee absences leaving a gap in the...more

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Eleventh Circuit Deepens Circuit Split Over Causation Standard for FMLA Retaliation Claims

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On December 13, 2023, an Eleventh Circuit panel firmly established “but-for” causation as the Circuit’s causation standard for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) retaliation claims. Courts across the nation have adopted...more

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Changes the Game for Expectant Mothers in the Workplace

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This past year has brought with it expanded employment protections for new and expectant working mothers. These protections, in the form of two federal laws, alter the landscape for how employers can consider the needs of...more

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Weekly Checklist: Do Your Job Descriptions Need an Update for 2024?

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FP Weekly often provides readers with a practical and cutting-edge checklist of issues to consider, action steps to take, and goals to accomplish to ensure you remain on the top of your game when it comes to workplace...more

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Genetic Privacy: The Next Target in Class Action Litigation for Illinois Employers

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Illinois employers are likely still reeling from the thousands of biometric privacy class action lawsuits that have flooded court dockets over the last 5 years. Another wave is coming—this time, under the Illinois Genetic...more

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The Employment Law Reporter: Autumn 2023

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Here is what we cover in this issue of Employment Law Reporter Autumn 2023: • The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has affirmed a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York...more

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Pregnant Employees More Protected Than Ever as the PWFA Goes into Effect and the EEOC Releases Resources, Guidance, and Proposed...

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which was signed into law on December 29, 2022, went into effect on June 27, 2023. The EEOC has started to accept PWFA charges and has issued guidance and resources to help employers...more

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What to Expect When Your Employee is Expecting…and Beyond!

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Today, an employee shares joyous news and says, “I’m expecting and due in 20 weeks!” You respond with congratulations, but then start thinking about all the new pregnancy-related legal protections you must comply with. Look...more

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EEOC Drafts Rules on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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Employers should take note – the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("the EEOC") unveiled draft regulations and guidance on the new federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) – and there are numerous noteworthy...more

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Understanding the New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Full Scope of Pregnancy-Related Discrimination Laws for Schools

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On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) went into effect. This new law requires covered employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” for the known limitations of a worker relating to pregnancy,...more

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New Federal Law Adds Protection for Pregnant Workers

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On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) became effective. It impacts employers with fifteen or more employees and provides protections that are distinct from, and in addition to, benefits provided to FMLA...more

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EEOC Accepts Charges Under New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect. According to the House Committee on Education and Labor Report, “when pregnant workers do not have access to reasonable workplace accommodations,...more

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Ready, Set, Go – It’s Time for the PWFA

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It’s time for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). We’ve been warning you that the PWFA is coming and in less than a week, on June 27, the PWFA goes into effect. We’re still waiting on the EEOC’s proposed regulations but...more

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Preparing for Compliance With the PUMP Act and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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Pregnant workers are currently protected under various acts including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for...more

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Quiz!

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Happy Mother's Day weekend. How much do you know about the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which will take effect only six short weeks from now? Take our Mother’s Day quiz and find out! You don’t have to be a mother (or...more

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Littler Lightbulb – April Employment Appellate Roundup

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This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment and labor law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal over the last month. ...more

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