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Key updates for employers from EEOC's EXCEL conference
Equal employment opportunity and HR professionals gathered to discuss topics ranging from LGBTQ worker rights to accommodations.
July 12, 2021 -
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Suit: Extended Stay America fired worker over transgender presentation
EEOC Chair Charlotte Burrows recently noted that LGBTQ workplace discrimination remains an enforcement priority for the agency.
By Katie Clarey • July 9, 2021 -
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Staffing agency discriminated against deaf employees, EEOC charges
The agency failed to provide sign language interpreters for staff meetings despite repeated requests, EEOC said.
By Emilie Shumway • July 8, 2021 -
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Employers may not need to offer accommodations that violate safety regs, 2nd Cir. says
"An employer cannot be held liable for failing to offer an accommodation that is expressly prohibited by binding federal law," the court said.
By Katie Clarey • July 7, 2021 -
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Court rejects ADA suit from employee whose brother contracted COVID-19
The case touches on a common question among employers, particularly early in the pandemic.
By Ryan Golden • July 7, 2021 -
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Walmart settles EEOC suit alleging manager rebuffed sex harassment complaints
When one woman reported her co-worker's behavior, management told her to "put her 'big girl panties on,'" EEOC said.
By Katie Clarey • July 2, 2021 -
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EEOC: Nursing home kept written policy requiring workers to disclose pregnancies
The facility also fired certain pregnant employees who needed accommodations, the agency said.
By Katie Clarey • July 1, 2021 -
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3 employment law trends to watch in the last half of 2021
Recent case law is raising questions related to topics spanning from LGBTQ rights to race discrimination.
By Katie Clarey • June 28, 2021 -
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Stronger pregnancy discrimination protections may benefit employers, too
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which passed in the House and awaits Senate approval, could help ensure that employers and employees are on the same page with workload expectations.
By Caroline Colvin • June 28, 2021 -
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JBS Swift to pay $5.5M to settle EEOC suit over religious discrimination
The EEOC alleged that Muslim employees were harassed when they tried to pray during breaks, including bathroom breaks, among other things.
By Lisa Burden • June 25, 2021 -
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Biden signs resolution removing overhaul to EEOC conciliation process
The news follows a yearlong process by which the formerly Republican-led commission sought changes to increase opportunities for voluntary charge resolutions.
By Ryan Golden • Updated July 1, 2021 -
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In-N-Out sued over alleged lack of COVID-19 protections
The plaintiff also alleged the company engaged in retaliation against workers when they complained.
By Lisa Burden , Emilie Shumway • June 24, 2021 -
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What to know about service animals in the workplace
Accommodating people with service animals can sometimes be complicated, but there's usually a way to do so, said an EEOC EXCEL panel on the topic.
By Emilie Shumway • June 23, 2021 -
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Texas hospital's vaccine mandate doesn't create wrongful termination, court says
The decision is perhaps one of the most significant to come down from a federal court as U.S. employers work toward vaccination goals.
By Ryan Golden • June 21, 2021 -
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DOL proposal would resurrect 80/20 rule for tipped workers who perform untipped work
The agency's announcement this week is the latest in a series of changes and delays regarding the tip credit.
By Ryan Golden • June 21, 2021 -
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Navigating FMLA and ADA responsibilities following worker injury
Speakers at EEOC's training conference addressed the intertwining responsibilities employers face when someone gets hurt.
By Katie Clarey • June 21, 2021 -
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EEOC officials outline goals, guidance for combating LGBTQ discrimination
The agency published a webpage and several guidance documents this week, which marked the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Bostock decision.
By Ryan Golden • June 18, 2021 -
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EEOC sues car dealership over racist 'trophy' incident
No remedial action was taken in response to the man's complaints, the EEOC noted.
By Lisa Burden • June 18, 2021 -
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With paternity leave, dads get in on ‘baby boot camp’
When parents learn to care for their baby in the months after the birth together, they share responsibilities more equally later on, sources say.
By Caroline Colvin • June 17, 2021 -
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DOL confirms overtime exemption review is in the works
The item appeared as part of the agency's Semiannual Regulatory Agenda.
By Katie Clarey • Updated July 29, 2021 -
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Soliciting mail ballots is objectionable conduct, NLRB rules
The decision sorts out lingering questions from a 2004 ruling, but it only affects elections in certain cases.
By Emilie Shumway • June 15, 2021 -
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3 compliance issues to revisit in light of hybrid work
Communication, updated policies and documentation are key, said Michael Schmidt, labor and employment attorney with Cozen O'Connor.
By Emilie Shumway • June 14, 2021 -
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One year later, how has Bostock impacted employment law?
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision has already appeared in several cases involving Title VII and sexual orientation or gender identity.
June 14, 2021 -
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OSHA withdraws portions of healthcare worker ETS, says it will work on final standard
Nevertheless, the agency said it "strongly encourages" healthcare employers to continue implementing the ETS' requirements.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Dec. 30, 2021 -
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Papa John's store owners pay $3.25M to settle drivers' vehicle reimbursement suit
It's not the first time a class of delivery drivers has filed suit over wage and hour claims related to reimbursements.
By Ryan Golden • June 10, 2021
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