When drafting equal employment opportunity and anti-harassment policies, employers often list the protected classifications upon which they will not base unfavorable employment decisions. Federal law ...

In this series, we will explore some of the ways states vary from one another in their employment laws. When it comes to employment relationships, employers usually hold all the power over employees.

In light of the rapid changes at the federal level, the Illinois General Assembly has passed significant measures aimed at ...

DENVER — Employers are no doubt facing a challenging cultural climate with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion. But ...

Attacks on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs (widely referred to as DEIA) have been a central theme in the early days of the second Trump administration, including in a shameful ...

"Everything old is new again" is an apt truism when it comes to the area of employment law these days. Employment policies, such as anti-discrimination/harassment and ...

With several state and local laws going into effect and a new president about to take office, workplaces of all sizes are sure to experience a 2025 policy shake-up. And yet, “a lot of business owners ...

Last June, the Supreme Court took a major step forward on protections for LGBTQ+ workers when it handed down a landmark 6-3 decision in Bostock v. Clayton County. In Bostock, the Court ruled that ...

Recognizing the additional importance of learning outside the classroom through externships, the William C. Wefel Center for Employment Law has established an Employment Law Semester in Washington, ...

August 27, 2024 - The nature of companies' operations has transformed dramatically in recent years, with many companies becoming virtual and employing people around the world. Cryptocurrency companies ...

If you’re running a business in Pennsylvania, one new state law and two pieces of pending legislation could impact you and your employees. Here’s what you need to know about these changes, or ...