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DOJ, EEOC memo warns employers on DEI compliance
DOJ and EEOC memo warns employers that DEI programs face closer legal scrutiny under federal antidiscrimination laws, urging compliance reviews and adjustments to avoid potential violations.
‘Ames’ ruling challenges ‘McDonnell Douglas’ framework in discrimination cases
The Supreme Court rejected the “background circumstances” rule in discrimination cases, with Justice Thomas signaling a challenge to the McDonnell Douglas framework.
EEOC rulings stress stricter religious accommodations
EEOC federal decisions clarify Title VII religious accommodation duties for dress, grooming and Sabbath scheduling, guiding employers after Groff v. DeJoy.
Appeals Court upholds dismissal of Navy Title VII case
The 1st Circuit upheld dismissal of a Navy employee’s Title VII sex discrimination claim, finding allegations speculative and unsupported, and rejecting a gender-stereotyping argument.
EEOC allows some transgender bias claims to proceed
The EEOC will resume limited review of transgender worker complaints involving hiring, firing, and promotion under stricter oversight by agency leaders.
SCOTUS eases standard for reverse-discrimination claimants
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled a straight woman was not required to assert “background circumstances” showing her employer discriminates against the majority in order to proceed with a Title VII reverse-discrimination suit.
Lawyers prepare for new ‒ and old ‒ Title IX challenges
Editor’s Note: At press time, a federal judge in Kentucky struck down the new rules, finding that the Department of Education had overstepped its authority by expanding the scope of […]
Legal community braces for changes in DEI initiatives
By Jason Boleman and Kris Olson In 2008, the American Bar Association restructured its mission statement to memorialize specific goals for the country’s largest volunteer bar association. Goal III, titled […]
Ho, ho, holiday vacation and pay considerations
The holiday season is almost upon us, along with an increase in employee requests for time off. To ensure a smooth start to the new year, now is the time […]
Review denied in flight attendant’s sexual assault lawsuit
A federal appeals court has rejected a request for an en banc review in the case of a former Delta Air Lines flight attendant who alleges she was assaulted by […]
How to address, investigate workplace harassment
By Shayda Le The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published final guidance on harassment in the workplace earlier this year. While this guidance is not law, it provides employers with an […]
4th Circuit: Ministerial exception forecloses sex bias claim
In Billard v. Charlotte Catholic High School, where a Catholic school teacher was dismissed for planning to marry his same-sex partner, the 4th Circuit ruled that the ministerial exception, despite being initially waived, barred his claims because it involves significant institutional interests.
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