On September 4, 2020, under an order from the President of the United States, the director of Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Russell Vought, issued a memorandum titled Training in the Federal Government that stated, in part “The President
Employment Discrimination Report
Discussions on Recent Legislation, Noteworthy Cases & Trends in Enforcement
The Employment Discrimination Report, published by Fox Rothschild LLP, focuses on legal developments and compliance issues related to employment discrimination. It covers topics such as workplace policies on language use, vaccination status discrimination, sexual harassment laws, wage transparency requirements, and federal and state regulatory updates affecting employers. The blog provides guidance on navigating complex labor and employment laws, including Title VII implications, state-specific statutes, and federal mandates. It also addresses employer responsibilities, employee protections, and practical considerations for policy implementation and enforcement in various jurisdictions.
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EEOC’s Proposed Updates to Religious Discrimination Guidance Now Open for Public Comment
On November 9, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) voted 3-2 to release a proposed update to Section 12 of the EEOC Compliance Manual addressing religious discrimination. Section 12 of the Compliance Manual has not been revised since…
Colorado’s CROWN Act Bans Natural Hair Discrimination
Earlier this year, Colorado joined a growing list of states that have banned natural hair discrimination. Colorado’s CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act) went into effect on September 14, 2020 with the goal of…
House Passes Bill with Broader Requirements for Accommodating Pregnant Workers
By Jenny Fuller
On September 17, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill, called the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), which would require employers to make reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers. The bill, HR 2694, passed by a 329-73 vote with…
Voting Leave: Do You Know Your State’s Law?
It’s October 30th, only four days from Election Day 2020, meaning there’s still time remaining (albeit not very much) to read up on your state’s laws regarding voting leave from work.
Of course, marking Election Day this year as a…
A Cautionary Tale about Same Race Discrimination
A Black employee complains to Human Resources that her supervisor has directed racial slurs at her. The supervisor is Black too. Is this a defense to liability for the employer under Title VII? Hardly.
The Eighth Circuit considered this issue…
New EEOC Guidance Tackles Employee ADA Rights and Opioid Use
The EEOC has issued new guidance about the rights of employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act as it relates to an employee’s opioid use, addiction, or past addiction. The guidance applies to use of a variety of opioids, whether…
July News from the EEOC
July has brought the announcement of two six-month pilot programs touted by the EEOC for, it believes, expanding opportunities for parties to resolve Charges of Discrimination voluntarily through mediation and conciliation.
While they sound like the same thing, mediation and…
Philadelphia: Employees May Disclose, Refuse to Work in Unsafe COVID-19 Conditions
Can You Fire An Employee for Bringing a Gun to Work?
Can an employer fire an employee for bringing a gun to work? The answer may depend on state law.
Many states have “guns-at-work” laws that require employers to allow employees to leave guns in their locked vehicles parked in the…