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EEOC Gets $110K Settlement for Employer's Ignoring Religious Accommodation Requests as to Vaccine Mandate

From the EEOC: Hank's Furniture, Inc. (HFI), a nationwide furniture retailer, will pay $110,000 and furnish other relief to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. According to the lawsuit, a former assistant manager at HFI's Pensacola, Florida,…

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Texas judges prevent Biden administration from enforcing protections for LGBTQ+ students

Governor Greg Abbott had already directed the Texas Education Agency to disregard the changes to Title IX

Latin Times

Court Rejects Allegedly Anti-Zionist Professors' Claims That University Should Have Stopped Jewish Professors from Filing Religious Discrimination Complaints Against Them

From Lax v. CUNY, decided Friday by N.Y. trial court judge Gina Abadi: Plaintiffs are observant Jewish professors at Kingsborough Community College (Kingsborough), which is part of CUNY [City University of New York]. Defendant Professional Staff Congress (the Union) is the labor union for the faculty. Defendant the New Caucus…

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Two Braidswood Cases From The Fifth Circuit Are Bound For SCOTUS (Updated)

A RFRA defense to Title VII and a new Appointments Clause challenge.

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Judge Halts Federal Mandate On Abortion-Related Time Off For Workers

US District Judge partially halts federal mandate requiring employers to provide time off for elective abortions under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

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This law is a lifeline for pregnant workers even as an abortion dispute complicates its enforcement

A new law strengthening protections for pregnant workers has been a lifeline to many low-wage women seeking accommodations from employers who might otherwise have forced them into unpaid leave

The Independent UK

Judge rules that federal agency can't enforce abortion rule in Louisiana and Mississippi

A federal judge on Monday granted the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, as well as employers in two Southern states, temporary relief from complying with a federal rule that would have required them to provide workers with time off and other accommodations for abortions

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Federal Judge Upholds EEOC Rules On Pregnancy Accommodations

Federal judge denies 17 states' challenge to rules for pregnant workers' accommodations, including abortion-related time off. Ruling seen as victory for pr...

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Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging federal rules to accommodate abortions for workers

A lawsuit challenging federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions lacks standing, a federal judge in Arkansas ruled on Friday

The Independent UK

Texas files lawsuit to avoid federal rule requiring states to pay for gender transition care

"This is yet another example of Joe Biden trying to sidestep the Constitution," said state Attorney General Ken Paxton

Latin Times

Defense Contractor Sued For Age Discrimination In Job Ads

RTX Corporation faces a class-action lawsuit for age discrimination in job ads, violating federal laws.

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Older worker accuses defense contractor of discriminating by seeking recent college grads

A defense contractor is being sued over allegations that it discriminated against older workers in job ads

The Independent UK

Texas sues Biden administration over LGBTQ+ workplace protections

The guidance identifies as unlawful workplace harassment practices such as denying employee accommodations for their gender identity

Latin Times

In 75th lawsuit against Biden, Paxton sues to stop new gender identity guidelines for employers

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton aims new lawsuit at Biden Administration to halt compliance of gender identity mandates in the workplace.

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Gay couple sues New York leaders over denial of IVF benefits in landmark case

Corey Briskin and Nicholas Maggipinto say state’s definition of infertility discriminates against same-sex couples in landmark case

International Business Times UK

Women Represent Just 3% Of The Global Construction Industry, But They Are Still Being Harassed

Construction companies are still refusing to hire women, despite an ongoing staffing crisis and demand for new recruits in the front-line manual sector.

WEKU

What abortion politics has to do with new rights for pregnant workers

A new regulation to protect the rights of pregnant workers is the subject of an anti-abortion lawsuit because it includes abortion as a pregnancy "related medical condition."

WEKU

17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion

The lawsuit comes after federal regulations were published on implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The language means workers can ask for time off to obtain and recover from an abortion.

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Republican Attorneys General Sue EEOC Over Abortion Accommodations Rule

Republican attorneys general challenge EEOC rule on abortion accommodations under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

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Republican Attorneys General Challenge Federal Rules On Abortion Accommodations

Republican attorneys general from 17 states challenge federal rules on abortion accommodations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, sparking controversy.

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Sheetz Faces Lawsuit For Alleged Discrimination Against Minority Job Applicants

Sheetz Inc. faces lawsuit for alleged discrimination in hiring practices against minority job applicants. EEOC seeks remedies for affected applicants.

Salon

Abortion leave covered by federal law

Abortion advocates say this is a reminder that pregnancy justice and access to abortion are "deeply connected"

Latin Times

Job discrimination complaints seen as barrier to address Latino underrepresentation in college faculty

A GAO study identified the process of employment discrimination complaints as a significant barrier to addressing this

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US Employers Required To Accommodate Abortion And Birth Control

US employers must accommodate employees seeking abortions or using birth control as per EEOC guidelines.

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New Regulations Provide Job Accommodations For Abortion And Pregnancy

Federal regulations clarify job accommodations for abortions and pregnancy-related conditions under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

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