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The EEOC and the Department of Justice have been stamping out diversity, equity and inclusion programs in federal contractors’ and even private employers’ employment policies. New guidance from the DOJ for federal contractors clarifies how antidiscrimination laws apply to programs or initiatives involving discriminatory practices, including DEI programs.

A recently filed EEOC lawsuit provides a timely reminder for employers regarding the religious accommodations process and why you must not ignore a now-two-year-old Supreme Court religious accommodation case involving time off for religious services.

OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week, taking place August 11–17, offers a national platform to recognize progress in workplace safety while providing fresh ideas for building healthier, more resilient organizations.

A memo encourages federal employees to display religious items, pray in groups when off the clock and encourage co-workers to join their faith.

Here’s a template you may use to explain the salient details of deductions for tips and federal overtime to employees.

Are temp workers covered under PWFA after clocking in once, even though they have not worked more than 1,250 hours?

After the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, it became clear that discriminating against a member of a majority is just like discrimination against a member of a minority group.

Five states and the District of Columbia have changed their paid leave laws to provide greater protection for workers and greater burdens for employers.

When Paramount sought to merge with Skydance, an apparent condition precedent for approval by the Federal Communications Commission was that the resulting merged organization eliminate all diversity, equity and inclusion programs or initiatives.

Have you ever presented an employee the option to resign or get fired? Maybe you believed you were helping the employee to graciously exit the workplace without the embarrassment of a termination. However, doing so today just may fall under the no-good-deed-goes-unpunished category.