In an article published in Law360 on August 25, 2025, Michal Shinnar discusses the Second Circuit’s ruling that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission may continue… The post Michal Shinnar Discusses Second Circuit Ruling Affirming EEOC’s Independent Investigative Authority appeared first on JGL Law.| JGL Law
The Sixth Circuit’s recent decision in Bivens v. Zep, Inc. set forth a significant departure from circuit precedent regarding employer liability for third-party harassment and signaled a potential opening for other courts to challenge the authority of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) guidance in this area. On August 8, 2025, the Sixth Circuit...... Continue Reading| Employment Law Worldview
Since its enactment in 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and its 2024 implementing regulations have drawn a firestorm of criticism from religious and faith-based employers over its employment-related protections for employees seeking or obtaining an abortion. If the recent spate of decisions from within the Fifth Circuit is any indication, the legal tempest...... Continue Reading| Employment Law Worldview
A New York federal court recently ruled in Cecilia Prichard v. Long Island University that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) must| Employment Law Worldview
Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a memorandum to all federal agencies providing guidance for federal-funding recipients on applying federal antidiscrimination laws to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. Though this memo is directed primarily toward federal-funding recipients, it may be helpful for all private employers, who are covered by federal law, as […] The post US Justice Department Issues Guidance on Diversity Programs appeared first on CalChamber Alert.| CalChamber Alert
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has opened the 2024 EEO-1 data-collection cycle and set Tuesday, June 24, 2025, as the filing| Government Contractor Compliance & Regulatory Update
Receiving notice that a complaint has been filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a moment no employer wants to experience. Whether the claim involves race, gender, age, disability or another protected category, an EEOC complaint initiates a formal process that can consume significant time, energy and resources.| Axcet HR Solutions Blog
The EEOC will no longer enforce harassment protections for trans workers after a court ruling, leaving many without federal support in hostile workplaces.| www.transvitae.com
By: Samantha L. Brooks, Andrew Scroggins, and Chris DeGroff Seyfarth Synopsis: The Acting Chair of the EEOC has been renominated to serve another term as commissioner, and testified at her confirmation hearing on June 18, 2025. Confirmation is required for her to continue as Acting Chair. Ms. Lucas’ testimony confirmed her allegiance to the Trump... Continue Reading| Workplace Class Action Blog
On April 23, 2024, the US Department of Labor finally announced its changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations regarding bona fide exempt| ELH / HR4Sight
By: Taylor Iaculla, Andrew Scroggins, and Christopher DeGroff Seyfarth Synopsis: In a dramatic policy shift, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity| Workplace Class Action Blog
By: Ridhima Bhalla, Samantha Brooks, Andrew L. Scroggins, and Christopher J. DeGroff On January 17, 2024, just days before the new presidential term began, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published its annual performance report for the preceding Fiscal Year 2024. The Report highlights a year filled with notable monetary recoveries, an overall surge in new discrimination... Continue Reading| Workplace Class Action Blog
By: Rachel V. See and Andrew L. Scroggins Seyfarth Synopsis: On the afternoon of Tuesday, January 28, 2025, media reports confirmed that President Trump| Workplace Class Action Blog
By: Ala Salameh, Andrew Scroggins, and Christopher DeGroff Seyfarth Synopsis: On January 2, 2025, the EEOC released a report underscoring that a gender| Workplace Class Action Blog
By: Taylor Iaculla, Yoon-Woo Nam, and Andrew L. Scroggins Seyfarth Synopsis: On December 19, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”)| Workplace Class Action Blog
HR Sight is the go-to HR support service tracking new labor laws in every state of the United States. Find out if your company is up-to-date today!| ELH / HR4Sight
By: Adam Rongo, Andrew Scroggins, and Christopher DeGroff Seyfarth Synopsis: On November 15, 2024, the EEOC released its Agency Financial Report (“AFR”) for Fiscal Year 2024. The AFR is intended to provide a description of the Agency’s financial management and offer high-level performance information. This year’s edition marks the sixth version of the publication, following... Continue Reading| Workplace Class Action Blog
New PWFA regulations are effective and California employers need to be aware of several notable PWFA provisions different from California law.| HRWatchdog
An employee who was fired from Ramsey Solutions for disagreeing with Dave Ramsey over COVID and masks has a religious discrimination claim.| The Roys Report
Seyfarth Synopsis: EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling, a Republican who first joined the EEOC in 2020, has announced his departure from the Commission in| Workplace Class Action Blog
By: Matthew J. Gagnon Seyfarth Synopsis: Government agencies and private plaintiffs’ counsel alike send a clear message: employers must take pay equity| Workplace Class Action Blog
Authors: Christopher Kelleher and Andrew Scroggins Seyfarth Synopsis: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has issued guidance tailored to| Workplace Class Action Blog
