Discrimination
New guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) cautions employers that directing employees to use wearable devices in the workplace may violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other federal antidiscrimination laws.
A ballot measure in New York that codifies certain discrimination protections into the state constitution passed on Tuesday.
In the EEOC's first settlement under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a Florida beachfront hotel and resort has agreed to pay $100,000 in damages and implement various measures to ensure compliance with the PWFA.
Several new bills addressing discrimination, language in job advertisements and more will affect employers in California beginning in January 2025.
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said it hopes to secure a win in court to help prevent future pregnancy discrimination.
Illinois becomes the second state, following Colorado, to enact a broad law regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment.
A federal district court has permanently blocked portions of Florida's "Stop WOKE Act" that placed limits on the content of workplace diversity and inclusion training.
A final rule implementing the requirements of the PWFA will take effect on June 18, as scheduled, after one federal court dismissed a challenge by several states attorneys general. However, another court exempted two states from certain abortion-related regulations.
Starting in 2026, Colorado businesses that use artificial intelligence (AI) in certain employment decisions will be required to take reasonable care to protect employees and job applicants from "algorithmic discrimination."
An employee challenging a discriminatory job transfer under Title VII need not show that the transfer caused significant harm, the US Supreme Court has ruled.
News: HR guidance and support on how to develop and implement policies to prevent and respond to employee discrimination claims against protected classes.