Category: Discrimination
Federal Court Prohibits Sexual Orientation Discrimination, But California is Ahead of the Game
This week, a federal court of appeals for the Seventh Circuit made headlines when it became the first appellate court in the nation to hold…
California Restroom Sign Law Effective March 1
Starting March 1, 2017, all single-user toilet facilities in any business establishment, place of public accommodation or government agency must be identified as “all-gender” toilet…
Retaliation Charges Top the List Again
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released detailed breakdowns of the 91,503 charges of workplace discrimination that the agency received in fiscal year 2016. Year after…
California Proposes Regulations on Transgender Protections, Including Restroom Issues
Last year, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) proposed amendments to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to specifically address protections for…
EEOC Seeks Input on Guidance Addressing Unlawful Harassment
Yesterday, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) stated that it is seeking public input on a proposed enforcement guidance addressing unlawful harassment under federal…
Flu Shots: EEOC Settles Case Related to Religious Accommodation
Each year, the flu season hits the United States. The length and severity of the season is unpredictable and varies from year to year, partly…
