The Texas Legislature took the unusual step of creating greater liability for those who engage in sexual harassment with two bills that took effect on September...
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Vaccines and Religious Exemption
Employers need to consider a religious exemption if an employee is claiming one as a reason not to get the vaccine. The question is how...
EEOC Provides New Resources Re: Sexual Orientation and Gender ID Discrimination
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced new resources to help employers, employees, and applicants understand the EEOC’s position regarding sexual orientation and...
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Gaining Ground in State Laws
The Colorado legislature ended its session on June 8, 2021, ushering in some laws a few days early. On September 7, 2021, employers in Colorado...
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Gaining Ground in State Laws
The Colorado legislature ended its session on June 8, 2021, ushering in some laws a few days early. On September 7, 2021 (instead of September...
Arizona Passes Pregnancy Discrimination Protections
On February 5, 2021, Governor Ducey signed HB 2045, amending the Arizona Civil Rights Act to include pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions in the...
Religion and Employment
Religion has surfaced as an issue of more importance in the workplace based on federal court and rulemaking actions. There are several topics concerning religion...
EEOC Unveils New Formal Opinion Letter Process
On December 8, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission unveiled a new process for members of the public, including employers, to request formal opinion letters...
A Reminder To Remain Diligent for Harassment in the Virtual Workplace
Earlier this month, Jeffrey Toobin was fired from the New Yorker after an investigation determined that he exposed himself to colleagues during a Zoom call....
Failure to Accommodate Is Enough to Win an ADA Claim
A Colorado county health inspector sued her employer due to its failure to accommodate her disability of having limited use of her arm. The federal...