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Blind worker to receive $250,000 for call center’s failure to accommodate
The Results Companies “did not avail itself of the free resources” offered to make a screen reader more compatible with its systems, per the lawsuit.
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Former KPMG manager working remotely in Georgia can sue under New York law, court says
New York human rights laws protect “nonresidents who are not yet employed in the city or state but who proactively sought an actual city- or state-based job opportunity,” a court held.
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TrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of compliance
The HR landscape is ever-shifting, leaving compliance professionals to meet today’s requirements while keeping an eye on the future.
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SCOTUS holds ERISA complainants need not provide extra proof to show prohibited conduct
A unanimous court held that such proof was the burden of the defense — but also raised potential issues that could follow their decision.
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Job offers exclusive to protected groups may present greatest DEI legal risk
Diversity, equity and inclusion mentions fell in federal disclosures since 2023, according to Bloomberg Law.
By Ryan Golden • April 21, 2025 -
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Federal contractor civil rights watchdog places staff on leave amid layoff threat
Civil rights advocacy groups and lawmakers characterized the U.S. Department of Labor’s OFCCP restructuring as a serious blow to civil rights enforcement.
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Judge permanently bans EEOC from enforcing PWFA abortion provision on Catholic association
The Catholic Benefits Association previously received a preliminary injunction in September.
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Retrial undoes $25M jury award to hotel worker who alleged gender pay bias
The victory comes after nearly eight years of litigation including an “odd” prior jury verdict awarding damages to the plaintiff, a former employee at Omni Hotels & Resorts.
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Law students say EEOC ‘grossly overstepped’ its authority in DEI investigations of major firms
The plaintiffs said they “are deeply worried that their data will be divulged, and that they may be targeted as a result,” per the complaint.
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Movie theater chain settles lawsuit alleging it halted workers’ health insurance at age 65
The company instead allegedly expected workers to rely on Medicare, EEOC said.
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Ex-Accenture worker says company denied him promotions to hit DEI goals
With DEI drawing more scrutiny, attorneys have advised companies to review their policies and ensure they are free of quotas, set asides and preferences.
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Union calls for return of ‘unlawfully’ deported tradesworker
SMART characterized the U.S. government’s removal of first-year apprentice Kilmar Abrego Garcia as "unconscionable." El Salvador’s president said Monday he wouldn’t coordinate his return.
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4 big law firms agree not to label lawful programs as DEI, EEOC says
The announcement follows Acting Chair Andrea Lucas’ move last month to investigate several law firms’ diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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High heel dress code lawsuit may proceed, judge says
The plaintiff, a cocktail server with plantar fasciitis, said MGM National Harbor failed to accommodate her need for comfortable shoes.
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Nonprofit employer association must face data breach lawsuit, court says
Employers can reduce the risk of data compromise by testing for vulnerabilities and monitoring who’s trying to get in and out of their networks, an FTC guidance states.
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Personality and mental health assessments can help employers uncover valuable information that they can use to enhance both individual well-being and organizational effectiveness.
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Corporate spy’s confession tees up Deel, Rippling court battle
The alleged mole said he stole information from Rippling at Deel’s direction, an affidavit shows. Deel has promised to debunk the claims in court.
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Oracle settles decade-long lawsuit over commission wages for $15.5M
Plaintiffs claimed the tech company’s commission structure for sales workers violated state wage laws, among other allegations.
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SCOTUS pauses restoration of NLRB’s quorum, asks parties for further briefing
The Trump administration is the beneficiary of the high court’s first formal action in the case, which temporarily blocked the return of Democrat Gwynne Wilcox.
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Report raises eyebrows about claims of rampant ‘red flags’ in retirement plans
A recent analysis warning of widespread ERISA noncompliance is “scaremongering,” one expert told HR Dive. The authors say they’re highlighting the industry’s shortcomings.
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Fired EEOC Commissioner Samuels files lawsuit against Trump
In firing Jocelyn Samuels, Trump “undermined the EEOC’s historic independence and interfered with its statutorily mandated duties to protect workers from discrimination,” per the lawsuit.
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On DEI, employers are either stepping up or stepping back
As employers re-establish their stance, attorneys, former government officials and workplace culture experts are also forecasting the future of DEI.
By Caroline Colvin • April 9, 2025 -
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Bill would nullify PWFA abortion-related protections
The “Love Them Both Act” joins other challenges to EEOC’s controversial interpretation.
By Emilie Shumway • April 8, 2025 -
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Deep DiveTrump’s immigration enforcement against employers has been gradual. That may soon change.
Worksite visits and arrests at smaller worksites are already happening. Operations against bigger employers, coupled with the threat of penalties, are likely fast approaching.
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NLRB quorum restored by DC Circuit as SCOTUS appeal looms
The months-long case directly challenges President Donald Trump’s power to remove members of independent government agencies at will.
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Former EEOC officials say acting chair’s guidance on DEI a ‘grave disservice’ to employers
Employers need a “positive forward-looking framework” for DEI, and the acting chair’s document “is inadequate to that task,” the former officials said.
By Ginger Christ • April 7, 2025
