In July, the Employment LawScene™ advised our readers that a federal district court granted the EEOC’s motion to seek an…
It is that time of the year again – the holidays are upon us! Along with the holidays comes holiday…
On November 7, 2013, the U.S. Senate passed the Employment Non-discrimination Act (“ENDA”) with a 64-32 vote. The bill would…
Earlier this month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit found that the EEOC failed to establish a…
A recent Employment LawScene™ article discussed the EEOC’s recent heightened efforts to crack down on employers’ use of criminal background…
Wisconsin may soon join fourteen other states that have adopted laws prohibiting employers from requesting usernames and passwords to access…
Although having a criminal record in itself does not afford individuals protection under Title VII, it is the EEOC’s position…
Recently, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center v. Nassar,…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently held that firing a female employee because she is lactating…
Generally, the “ministerial exception” allows religious employers to avoid liability for discrimination claims when making employment decisions concerning employees who…