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Discrimination
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Simple Justice
The Bubble Wrap Duty
Bed Bath and Beyond apologized for its “lack of sensitivity” in selling “blackface.” Not actual blackface, but jack-o’-lanterns that were black. Black, as in scary for Halloween, but which, if…
Gender and the Law Prof Blog
Placing Elizabeth Warren’s Experience of Pregnancy Discrimination in Historical Context
By Tracy Thomas
Joanna Grossman, The Pregnant Pause: Placing Elizabeth Warren's Experience of Pregnancy Discrimination in Historical Context, VerdictElizabeth Warren reported that her contract as a teacher was not renewed when she was visibly pregnant at…
Employment Law Worldview
Implicit Bias and Disparate Impact Claims: A Primer for Employers (US)
Employers are generally familiar with the complex web of federal and state statutes that prohibit workplace discrimination on grounds including sex, race, color, national origin, religion, genetic information, age, and…
Employment Law Perspectives
New York Bars Non-Disclosure Agreements in All Discrimination Case Settlements
In 2019, the New York State Legislature championed a host of employment laws that strengthen protections for employees. One of those laws codified new requirements for non-disclosure agreements, which are…
California Employment Law Update
California Enacts a Raft of New Employment Laws
By Tony Oncidi
On Thursday, October 10, 2019, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law several new measures that employers will need to comply with by January 1, 2020 and that will generally make…
Hiring To Firing Law Blog
Comments on Social Media about an Employee’s National Origin Could Lead to Allegations of Discrimination
By Lee Tankle
Q: Over the summer, I saw that President Trump tweeted that four minority Democrat congresswomen should “go back” to where they came from. What Human Resources lessons can be learned…
Savine Employment Law Blog
SCOTUS Term Adds To Illinois Employers’ To-Do List
By Gary Savine
Savvy Illinois Employers Will Plan Ahead for Landmark Rulings Today, the Supreme Court kicks off its new term with several employment cases, including cases on appeal from the Seventh Circuit…
Religion Clause
British Employment Tribunal Rules Against Doctor Who Objects To Policy On Pronouns For Transgender Patients
In Mackereth v. Department for Work and Pensions, (Empl. Trib., Oc. 2, 2019), a British Employment Tribunal held that while a doctor's Christian religious beliefs are protected under the Equality…
FB Employment Discrimination Blog
Can You Fire An Employee For Being Gay or Transgender? SCOTUS to Hear 3 Pivotal Cases
By: Amy Epstein Gluck We will soon see—at least under federal law. What am I talking about? Tomorrow, October 8, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will do what…
Race and the Law Prof Blog
Excusing Racism: The Persecution of Donald Trump (Guest Blog Prof SpearIt)
For readers, this title might suggest yet another foray into the many controversies about Donald Trump’s racist tendencies. However, it is not. This article is not about Trump’s treatment of…