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California's State Attorneys Union Leads Charge Against Return-to-Office Orders

The governor wants state workers to return to their offices at least two days a week by June 17. California Attorneys, Administrative Law Judges, and Hearing Officers in State Employment, the attorneys union better known as CASE, says the directive is arbitrary.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Fired for Wanting Less Diversity Efforts? White Employee Sues HP

"The statement made by the plaintiff regarding the defendant's DEI efforts were falsely branded as 'dogpiling,' and 'racist' by managers in the employ of the defendant, including the plaintiff's supervisor, Dean Wicke," the complaint alleged.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

New Federal Pregnancy Regulations: Five Key Takeaways and Five Key Action Steps for Employers

EEOC regulations have expanded coverage beyond what employers might expect. Employers should become familiar with these requirements and take certain risk-reducing actions before the regulations take effect June 18.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

EEOC Suit Signals Trouble Ahead for Employers That Auto-Reject Applicants Who Fail Background Check

The lawsuit against convenience store chain Sheetz "may shape the way employers approach criminal background checks and internal policies," Dentons shareholder Jennifer Sun Park said.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Litigation Over Alleged 'Quiet Quitting' Fizzles Out With Discontinuance

Both parties withdrew their actions pursuant to stipulations. The case made national headlines as firms grappled with hybrid work.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Attorney General Proposes Disparate Impact Discrimination Rule Under LAD

"We no longer live in a time where 'I meant well' or 'I didn't think' are accepted excuses for denying equal opportunity to anyone," New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. "This rule will help make New Jersey a more equitable and welcoming state for all of our residents."
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Attorney General Seeks Special Counsel for Federal Employers' Liability Act

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office announced its most recent request for qualifications for law firms to act as special counsel for Federal Employers' Liability Act matters.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Developments in Mental Health Parity Litigation

This article analyzes the NQTL Regulations and two recent decisions adopting standards for pleading a claim under the Parity Act based on an alleged violation of the NQTL Regulations, and offers several steps employers and claims administrators should consider in seeking to avoid litigation of Parity Act claims.
10 minute read

Daily Business Review

Noncompete Rule: Boon for Workers or Government Overreach?

It is expected that the rule will remain the subject of fierce debate and court challenges for years to come. Nonetheless, when the rule takes effect on Sept. 4, 2024, many workers will rejoice in their newfound freedom, while their employers may bemoan the changing business landscape.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Former Penn State Athletics Doctor Wins $5.25M Verdict for Wrongful Demotion

According to the plaintiff's lawyer, the case is the first to be brought by a physician claiming to have been discharged for doing his legal duties to take care of student-athletes.
3 minute read

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