Compliance
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Clorox’s women-in-management hiring goal helps revive man’s bias lawsuit
A jury could determine the use of gender “representation targets” was evidence of discriminatory intent, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said.
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‘Discrete acts’ can lead to hostile work environment, California court holds
A transgender worker who alleged she was removed from a supervisory role at USPS, among other actions, can move forward with her hostile work environment claims.
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The HR landscape is ever-shifting, leaving compliance professionals to meet today’s requirements while keeping an eye on the future.
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‘I can’t find any help’: Employers scramble to solve worker shortages caused by immigration crackdowns
President Donald Trump recently said the government would seek to let some undocumented persons return to the country “if they’re good,” but he was scant on details.
By Ryan Golden • April 28, 2025 -
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Set to open May 20, EEO-1 filing process will remove nonbinary categorization
Withholding the option to identify certain workers as nonbinary can put those who report in a difficult position, HR pros previously told HR Dive.
By Emilie Shumway • April 25, 2025 -
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EEOC reportedly texts survey to professors asking if they’re Jewish or Israeli
An administrative judge for the agency criticized the move as a “complete overreach.”
By Ryan Golden • April 25, 2025 -
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Trump’s order to cease enforcement of disparate-impact liability ‘highly illegal,’ EEOC judge says
The president said disparate-impact liability “undermines our national values” despite the concept being embedded in the amended Civil Rights Act.
By Ryan Golden • April 25, 2025 -
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Sen. Cassidy proposes expanding benefits to independent contractors
In a white paper provided to the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, the Louisiana lawmaker suggested changes to make association health plans more accessible.
By Emilie Shumway • April 24, 2025 -
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Sam’s Club failed to protect employee and customer data, former worker claims
The retailer previously said it was investigating a potential cyber attack related to a vulnerability in a vendor’s file transfer software.
By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2025 -
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EEOC head taps Christian rights advocate for chief of staff
The choice suggests that EEOC could be doubling down on Christian rights in its approach to compliance.
By Ginger Christ • April 23, 2025 -
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HR should seek a DEI ‘refresh,’ not a reboot, says former top EEOC official
Diversity, equity and inclusion programs do not pose legal risks when done right, said Chai Feldblum, who decried the idea that DEI is a “legal minefield.”
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Blind worker to receive $250,000 for call center’s failure to accommodate
The Results Companies “did not avail itself of the free resources” offered to make a screen reader more compatible with its systems, per the lawsuit.
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Former KPMG manager working remotely in Georgia can sue under New York law, court says
New York human rights laws protect “nonresidents who are not yet employed in the city or state but who proactively sought an actual city- or state-based job opportunity,” a court held.
By Laurel Kalser • April 21, 2025 -
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SCOTUS holds ERISA complainants need not provide extra proof to show prohibited conduct
A unanimous court held that such proof was the burden of the defense — but also raised potential issues that could follow their decision.
By Emilie Shumway • April 21, 2025 -
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Job offers exclusive to protected groups may present greatest DEI legal risk
Diversity, equity and inclusion mentions fell in federal disclosures since 2023, according to Bloomberg Law.
By Ryan Golden • April 21, 2025 -
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Federal contractor civil rights watchdog places staff on leave amid layoff threat
Civil rights advocacy groups and lawmakers characterized the U.S. Department of Labor’s OFCCP restructuring as a serious blow to civil rights enforcement.
By Ryan Golden • April 18, 2025 -
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Judge permanently bans EEOC from enforcing PWFA abortion provision on Catholic association
The Catholic Benefits Association previously received a preliminary injunction in September.
By Caroline Colvin • April 17, 2025 -
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Retrial undoes $25M jury award to hotel worker who alleged gender pay bias
The victory comes after nearly eight years of litigation including an “odd” prior jury verdict awarding damages to the plaintiff, a former employee at Omni Hotels & Resorts.
By Ryan Golden • April 16, 2025 -
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Law students say EEOC ‘grossly overstepped’ its authority in DEI investigations of major firms
The plaintiffs said they “are deeply worried that their data will be divulged, and that they may be targeted as a result,” per the complaint.
By Ginger Christ • April 16, 2025 -
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Movie theater chain settles lawsuit alleging it halted workers’ health insurance at age 65
The company instead allegedly expected workers to rely on Medicare, EEOC said.
By Ginger Christ • April 15, 2025 -
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Ex-Accenture worker says company denied him promotions to hit DEI goals
With DEI drawing more scrutiny, attorneys have advised companies to review their policies and ensure they are free of quotas, set asides and preferences.
By Emilie Shumway • April 15, 2025 -
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Union calls for return of ‘unlawfully’ deported tradesworker
SMART characterized the U.S. government’s removal of first-year apprentice Kilmar Abrego Garcia as “unconscionable.” El Salvador’s president said Monday he wouldn’t coordinate his return.
By Zachary Phillips • April 15, 2025 -
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4 big law firms agree not to label lawful programs as DEI, EEOC says
The announcement follows Acting Chair Andrea Lucas’ move last month to investigate several law firms’ diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
By Ryan Golden • April 14, 2025 -
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High heel dress code lawsuit may proceed, judge says
The plaintiff, a cocktail server with plantar fasciitis, said MGM National Harbor failed to accommodate her need for comfortable shoes.
By Caroline Colvin • April 14, 2025 -
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Nonprofit employer association must face data breach lawsuit, court says
Employers can reduce the risk of data compromise by testing for vulnerabilities and monitoring who’s trying to get in and out of their networks, an FTC guidance states.
By Laurel Kalser • April 14, 2025 -
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