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On November 17, 2020, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it is seeking public input on its updated Compliance Manual Section on Religious Discrimination (the Manual).
Representative Joyce Beatty, Democrat-Ohio, recently introduced a bill to nullify Executive Order 13950, which prohibits federal contractors, subcontractors, and grant recipients from inculcating “race or sex stereotyping,” “race or sex scapegoating,” and other “divisive concepts” in their workplace
Twenty-four Arent Fox LLP practices have been recognized in the 2021 “Best Law Firms” rankings that are published annually by US News & World Report and Best Lawyers.
On November 3rd, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division published an opinion letter addressing whether the FLSA requires employers to pay non-exempt employees for time that they spend in voluntary training programs.
Schiff Hardin LLP has received 46 top-tier rankings in the 2021 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” nationally recognizing the firm’s premier practices.
Election Day 2020 is days away. Early voting records have been shattered, with tens of millions of voters already casting their ballots by mail or in-person early voting. Despite these record early voting numbers, tens of millions more will still vote in person on November 3.
The National Urban League and the National Fair Housing Alliance have sued the Trump Administration, seeking to enjoin Executive Order 13950 as unconstitutional.
As travel increases despite ongoing pandemic concerns, hotel operators must address how to welcome back the increased workforce needed to care for more guests.
As we’ve reported, earlier this month the White House issued Executive Order 13950, which prohibits federal contractors, subcontractors, and grant recipients from inculcating “race or sex stereotyping,” “race or sex scapegoating,” and other “divisive concepts” in their workplace trainings.
Trade and professional organizations continue to take issue with Executive Order 13950, Executive Order on Combating Race and Stereotyping.
Under a new presidential executive order, employers may not provide any employee training that teaches employees “cannot and should not attempt to treat others without respect to race or sex” if the employer is a federal contractor.
Under Title VII, if the EEOC determines that reasonable cause exists to believe that an employer has violated the law, it must attempt to resolve the matter through conciliation.
The OFCCP has issued guidance regarding Executive Order 13950.
Alexandra M. Romero, Michael L. Stevens, Darrell S. Gay, Linda M. Jackson, Henry Morris, Jr., Travis L. Mullaney, Kevin R. Pinkney
Government contractors may wish to seek further legal review of all diversity and inclusion training materials used.
Effective January 1, 2021, California employers must provide significantly expanded family and medical leave under state law.
As we previously reported, Maryland has passed several employment laws that go into effect on October 1, 2020.
Yesterday, the US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division proposed a new rule designed to “bring clarity and consistency to the determination of who’s an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act.”
SB 1159 expands the presumption of workers’ compensation liability for employees who contract COVID-19 due to a workplace outbreak.
Adding to various paid sick leave requirements that employers must navigate in the COVID-19 environment, California has once again expanded its state law paid sick leave mandates.
The amended statute will benefit some businesses in California while leaving others wishing for more exemptions and more clarity.
It’s not uncommon for a worker to perform services for an employer – A – that simultaneously benefit another person – B.
A “neutrality agreement” is generally one in which an employer agrees neither to assist nor oppose a union organizing campaign.
Linda Jackson presented at the DC Bar CLE Institute’s virtual event on aging and the legal profession in September.
Yesterday, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission updated its technical assistance document, What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.
On August 3, 2020, USCIS published a final rule that significantly increases the filing fees for certain immigration and naturalization petitions.