In response to a NY federal court decision which held that an unpaid female intern who alleged sexually harassment by a company higher-up was not an employee for purposes of
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Politics of Abortion Cloud Issues for Employers Under NY’s Proposed Women’s Equality Act
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I don’t usually think of the political arguments surrounding abortion being an employment law issue. However, politicians’ views on abortion will likely decide the fate of the Women’s Equality Act…
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New York AG To The NFL: “Employment Discrimination Will Not Be Tolerated In Any Form.”
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At least three National Football League draft prospects were asked recently, in preparation for the upcoming football draft, about their sexual orientation, such as if they have a girlfriend, are …
Employers Must Accommodate Religious Headwear in NY and CA – Two Developments
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There have been a couple of major legal matters just reported that relate to dress, tattoos or grooming habits in the workplace and the impact of Title VII. On May …
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EEOC Releases 2011 Statistics Breaking Down Charges Filed By State and Type
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The EEOC reported some time ago that it had received a record number charges of discrimination for the fiscal year ending 2011 – almost 100,000 nationwide. The EEOC has just…
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