Discrimination

New and Updated

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  Employment Law Guide

  Discrimination: New Jersey

  Updated to reflect law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of service in the United States Armed Forces, effective January 20, 2026.

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  How To

  How to Prevent Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

  Updated to reflect the rescission of the EEOC's 2024 Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace.

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  How To

  How to Address Restroom and Locker Room Use by Transgender Employees

  Updated to reflect the rescission of the EEOC's 2024 Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace.

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  50-State Charts

  Pregnancy Accommodation Laws by State and Municipality

  Updated to reflect Baltimore, Maryland, law requiring pregnancy accommodations, effective January 10, 2026.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Discrimination: Maryland

  Updated to reflect Baltimore law requiring pregnancy accommodations, effective January 10, 2026.

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  Legal Timetable

  Baltimore Requires Pregnancy Accommodations

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  Handbook Templates

  EEO Handbook Statement: Pennsylvania

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act that prohibit discrimination based on traits and hairstyles associated with an individual’s race or religion, effective January 26, 2026.

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  Legal Timetable

  New York Codifies Disparate Impact Liability

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Discrimination: New York

  Updated to reflect amendment to the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) recognizing disparate impact liability, effective December 19, 2025

• Date:

  January 8, 2026

  Type:

  Editor's Choice

  New Year, New Compliance Requirements: See What's in Store for Employers in 2026

  Updated to reflect amended Oregon paid family and medical leave rules and amended Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, paid sick leave guidance.