Wisconsin Supreme Court Expands ‘Arrest Record’ Protections
Quick Hits The Wisconsin Supreme Court interpreted the phrase “any … other offense” in the WFEA to include noncriminal offenses. The court’s interpretation is the final chapter in extended, seesaw…
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Increased Workplace Protections for Veterans: Dole Act Amends USERRA
Takeaways The Dole Act modifies USERRA’s anti-retaliation provisions, potential remedies, and more. It expands safeguards for veterans transitioning back to civilian life and returning to work. The Dole Act is…
Read More »Appeals Court Denies Trump Administration’s Bid to End Deportation Protections for Venezuelans
The case is one of several challenging moves by the Trump administration to cancel the temporary legal status of hundreds of thousands of people. Source link
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Second Circuit Adopts Broad Reading of ADA Protections in Recent Workplace Accommodations Case
Quick Hits In a decision on March 25, 2025, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that employees with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the ADA even…
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Iowa Becomes First to Remove Gender Identity Protections
Iowa Becomes First to Remove Gender Identity Protections. Iowa Removes Gender Identity Protections in Landmark Vote In a historic and controversial decision, Iowa lawmakers on Thursday became the first in…
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Venezuelans sue Trump administration for ending legal protections
WASHINGTON — Venezuelans with temporary legal protections have sued the Trump administration over its decision to strip about 350,000 immigrants of their status by April 7. Temporary Protected Status allows people to…
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Trump Gets Rid Of Anti-Rape Protections To Own The Libs – See Also
Trump Gets Rid Of Anti-Rape Protections To Own The Libs – See Also – Above the Law Skip to content × Love ATL? Let’s make it official.Sign up for our…
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California Wildfires Trigger Price-Gouging Protections for Renter
As devastating wildfires displace thousands in Los Angeles County, Governor Newsom has declared a state of emergency. In the wake of this crisis, California’s price-gouging laws impose strict limits on rental…
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Texas Pushes EEOC on Workplace Gender Identity Protections
Texas and the Heritage Foundation have asked a Texas federal court for a quick-turnaround decision on their bid to block EEOC guidance that reinforces LGBTQ+ harassment protections in the workplace….
Read More »Conservative States Seek to End Protections for Immigrant ‘Dreamers’
An appeals court is considering a challenge that could end DACA, which has allowed hundreds of thousands of young undocumented immigrants to live and work in the United States. Source…
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Tropical Storm Insurance Policy Protections Reviewed
With Tropical Storm Helene projected to intensify into a major hurricane and make landfall on Florida’s west coast as early as Thursday of this week, here are some insurance-related steps…
Read More »Newsom Signs Bill That Adds Protections for Children on Social Media
The California legislation comes amid growing concerns about the impact of cellphones and social media on adolescents’ mental health. Source link
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DOL Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act
Implementation of the requirements for compliance with the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) has presented unique challenges to employers in the retail and restaurant industries…
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Tia Martarella Discusses the Future of Anti-Discrimination Healthcare Protections Under the Affordable Care Act
Tia Martarella discusses the Supreme Court’s involvement in the Affordable Care Act’s anti-discrimination mandate and what that will mean for the interpretation of its nondiscrimination protections, specifically regarding sexual orientation…
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Florida initiative to enshrine abortion protections in state constitution collects enough signatures to appear on 2024 ballot – JURIST
The Florida Division of Elections released data Friday confirming that the group Floridians Protecting Freedom (FPF) successfully gathered the required number of signatures to put an amendment on the Florida…
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NYC Delivery Worker New Pay Protections
New York City has become the first major U.S. city to establish a minimum pay-rate for app-based restaurant delivery workers. The new law goes into effect July 12, 2023. Popularity…
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New York Legislative Update: Freelancer Protections, Discrimination Claims, Settlement Agreements
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed bills enacting the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, extending the statute of limitations to file a lawsuit alleging unlawful discriminatory practices, and barring the…
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New York City’s New Pay Protections for App-Based Delivery Workers Temporarily Stayed by Appellate Court
New York City is still undertaking efforts to become the first major U.S. city to implement a minimum pay-rate for app-based restaurant delivery workers. The new law was initially scheduled…
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Catherine Cano Comments on Federal Protections for Working Mothers
Catherine Cano comments on employer compliance with changes in pregnancy fairness laws and the legal risks associated with a violation of pregnant workers’ rights in “Minnesota fines Menards for penalizing…
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