The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is growing up very quickly, and the EEOC has been working fervently, through a combination of guidance and enforcement measures, to ensure it thrives. Specifically, just shy of the PWFA’s first birthday, the EEOC’s
Should an employee’s burden to plead and prove workplace discrimination differ depending upon whether they are considered in a “majority” or “minority” group? The U.S. Supreme Court is now set to decide whether an arguably “heightened” standard of proof should
For the first time ever, a judge has ruled that the qui tam provision of the False Claims Act (FCA), which whistleblowers have used to recover $52 billion on behalf of the government since 1986, is unconstitutional.
Companies are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with employment related tasks, such as recruiting and hiring. AI tools are useful to increase efficiency, streamline the recruiting process, and eliminate human bias. However, these tools can pose a
The three federal agencies tasked with enforcement of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) — the Departments of Labor, Health & Human Services (through CMS), and Treasury (the Departments) — issued their Final Rule to implement the
Employers need to be smarter than ever about how they use artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. Laws attempting to regulate the use of AI in the workplace have seemingly kept pace with advancements in the technology itself. Originally intended
A Federal Court has blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s Final Rule (the “Rule”) that was set to broadly ban nearly all forms of non-compete agreements.
On August 20, 2024, Judge Ada Brown of the Northern District of Texas permanently enjoined
With less than three months to go until the general election, politics seem to be a hot topic for discussion these days! However, today’s political climate is more divisive than ever, and there are many reasons why you may not
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) has been using a caffeinated approach to challenge employers in unfair labor practice disputes, with Section 10(j) injunction petitions at the top of the menu, often resulting in drastic relief imposed by
The Office of Inspector General recently announced the more than $5.5 million settlement of a qui tam action brought against Admera Health, LLC (Admera). In addition to the fine incurred, the legal fees typically incurred for defending such claims and
