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
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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
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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
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House Passes Bill with Broader Requirements for Accommodating Pregnant Workers
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Philadelphia: Employees May Disclose, Refuse to Work in Unsafe COVID-19 Conditions
As many employers begin returning people to work, Philadelphia has passed an ordinance protecting employees who share safety concerns related to COVID-19.
The ordinance requires employers to comply with all
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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
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