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New York City Amends Its Anti-Discrimination Law to Combat Height and Weight Discrimination Posted on: June 06, 2023 In: Labor & Employment
New York City has adopted an amendment to its Human Rights Law aimed at eradicating discrimination based on height or weight. The legislation applies to employers, housing providers, and operators of public accommodations in the city. In the words of Mayor Eric Adams: “It shouldn’t matter how tall you are or how much you weigh when you’re looking for a job, are out on the town, or trying to rent an apartment."
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new york city, human rights, discrimination, employment law, human resources
A CROWNing Achievement for Massachusetts Posted on: November 01, 2022 In: Labor & Employment
On the heels of other jurisdictions that have enacted similar legislation over the past few years, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed the CROWN Act into law on July 26, 2022, making Massachusetts the 18th state to enact such protections. The Massachusetts CROWN Act went into effect on October 24, 2022.
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massachusetts, discrimination, hairstyle, crown act, dress code
Three Key Employment Law Considerations for Film Studios and Production Companies Posted on: September 27, 2022 In: Labor & Employment
Employment law compliance continues to be an active risk mitigation area for film production companies and producers on film projects. This post covers three important considerations to help limit exposure before the cameras start rolling.
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entertainment industry, independent contractors, payroll, discrimination, human resources, employment law, california
Pennsylvania Federal Court Dismisses Religious Discrimination Class Action Challenge to Healthcare Employer’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing Requirements Posted on: September 22, 2022 In: Labor & Employment
On August 26, 2022, a putative class action brought on behalf of over 100 employees of a healthcare clinic, challenging the clinic’s policy requiring that its employees either receive COVID-19 vaccines or be tested twice weekly for the virus, was dismissed by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The court rejected the claim that the employer’s COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements constituted religious discrimination.
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pennsylvania, covid-19, discrimination, class action, vaccinations
Fifty Years of Progress: The Legal History of Title IX Posted on: September 09, 2022 In: Sports Law
This year, we celebrate 50 years of Title IX, the landmark legislation implemented to outlaw discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded educational settings. Over the course of a half-century, Title IX has been monumental in creating access and opportunities for women and members of the LGBTQ community in education and sports and establishing a means of legal accountability. While the road to equality has not been perfect, nor is it complete, Title IX has made major contributions to many lives.
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title ix, civil rights, women's rights, student-athletes, discrimination, lgbtq
Federal Appellate Court Extends ADA Employment, Public Accommodations, and Transportation Protections to Transgender People Posted on: August 30, 2022 In: Labor & Employment
On August 16, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit – one of the nation’s historically conservative jurisdictions – became the first federal appellate court to extend Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protections to transgender people, declaring that gender dysphoria can qualify as a disability under the ADA, reviving a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by a transgender woman over a Virginia detention center’s decision to place her in men’s housing.
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ada, 4th circuit, lgbtq+, gender dysphoria, discrimination
New Posters Required to Be Displayed by New Jersey Employers Posted on: August 29, 2022 In: Labor & Employment
On the heels of the adoption by the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) of a new “Know Your Civil Rights” campaign, the DCR has issued new and updated rules and regulations to raise public awareness about civil rights under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and Family Leave Act (FLA). The new regulations, which took effect on August 1, 2022, update the DCR’s requirements for the posters that covered entities are required to conspicuously display.
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new jersey, civil rights, family leave, discrimination, human resources
Department of Education’s New Proposed Regulations Coincide with 50th Anniversary of Title IX Posted on: July 07, 2022 In: Sports Law
The U.S. Department of Education released its long-awaited proposed amendments to the regulations for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Title IX. The Department has stated that the intent of the proposed amendments is to “restore crucial protections for students who are victims of sexual harassment, assault, and sex-based discrimination” that were weakened by previous regulatory changes.
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title ix, department of education, student-athletes, sexual harassment, discrimination
New Jersey Adds Age Discrimination Protections for Workers Aged 70 and Older Posted on: November 17, 2021 In: Labor & Employment
On October 5, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law legislation that provides new protections for persons aged 70 and older under the umbrella of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). The new law is designed to enable older workers to “retire by their own volition” and protect their financial independence. The law is effective immediately.
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new jersey, lad, discrimination, age discrimination, human resources, legislative alert
Charlotte Enacts Non-Discrimination Ordinance: A Growing Trend Among Local Governments Posted on: August 27, 2021 In: Labor & Employment
Throughout the country, employers are being confronted with layers of laws that will likely further complicate the already complex task of managing a business. For example, on August 9, 2021, the Charlotte City Council amended its non-discrimination ordinance (NDO) to include broader anti-discrimination protections for individuals designated as “Protected Classes” by the city. The NDO created a new provision in the Charlotte City Code prohibiting employment discrimination by private employers.
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charlotte, ndo, discrimination, civil rights act, employment law
I’ll See You in (Oregon) Court!: Oregon Court of Appeals Rules Employees Protected in Seeking Legal Advice About Employment Posted on: May 28, 2021 In: Labor & Employment
Rohrer v. Oswego Cove, LLC is the latest case to address whether a common law wrongful discharge claim is preempted by statute. The issue in the case was whether the action alleged by the plaintiff – seeking out legal advice about her employment – fell within the scope of any statute.
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employment law, wrongful discharge, discrimination, retaliation, human resources
Dear Employers, Read This to Avoid a Hairy Situation: Hairstyles Protected Under Colorado Anti-Discrimination Laws Posted on: March 23, 2021 In: Labor & Employment
Employers in the Centennial State should take note that Colorado has joined a growing list of states in enacting the “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2020,” also known as the “CROWN Act of 2020.” Under Colorado’s CROWN Act, employers may be held liable for racial discrimination based on an employee’s hair texture, hair type, or a protective hairstyle commonly or historically associated with race.
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colorado, crown act, discrimination, hairstyle, dress code

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