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Priorities for the U.S. Department of Labor and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will likely change once President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Jan 15, 2025

Changes likely to come to key federal employment agencies

By Erin Achenbach Once President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration is in place, enforcement policies at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Department of Labor are expected to shift away from […]

In wage disputes, employers contend with an uneven playing field, a complex regulatory landscape and heavy penalties for making mistakes. (Depositphotos.com)
Jan 6, 2025

Have your clients tread carefully in wage disputes

By Steve Dunn In my 20-plus years as a management-side employment lawyer, I used to receive calls about all kinds of workplace situations, but there is one category that still […]

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Oct 22, 2024

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 […]

Without admitting wrongdoing, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has agreed to pay $45 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the agency discriminated against pregnant workers. (Associated Press file)
Sep 17, 2024

Pregnancy discrimination case settles for $45 million

New England Biz Law Update U.S. Customs and Border Protection will pay $45 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging widespread pregnancy discrimination. The case highlights the need to […]

The theme for the N.C. Association of Women Attorney’s upcoming annual conference in Raleigh is ‘Advocating for and Celebrating Positive Leadership and Inclusive Change in the Workplace and Legal Field.’
Sep 5, 2024

NC Association of Women Attorneys plans Raleigh conference

The North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys will hold its annual conference later this month in Raleigh, capping a monthlong program of special events. The event’s theme is “Advocating for […]

Lowe’s has scaled back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs after two United States Supreme Court decisions in 2023 barred race as a consideration in college admissions and pressure by conservatives. (Associated Press file)
Aug 29, 2024

Rulings, activists push Lowe’s to change some DEI policies

NEW YORK — Home improvement chain Lowe’s is scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining the ranks of several other companies that altered their programs since the U.S. […]


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