Tag: discrimination

EEOC Addresses National Origin Discrimination Against American Workers
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EEOC Addresses National Origin Discrimination Against American Workers

Employers who utilize workers on visa programs, such as the H1-B visa program, have seen recent developments that have made the use of the program…

Free 2026 New Employment Laws White Paper
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Free 2026 New Employment Laws White Paper

After another busy year, the California Legislature passed hundreds of bills for Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign into law or veto. Many new labor-…

Avoid Holiday Party Headaches
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Avoid Holiday Party Headaches

The holiday season is here — including Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the Winter Solstice, Christmas and more. It’s when employers and their employees often let loose…

‘Furry’ Query Shows Advisability of Formalized Dress Code Definitions
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From the Experts: ‘Furry’ Query Shows Advisability of Formalized Dress Code Definitions

One of our employees is a “furry” and has asked to come into the office dressed as a furry. Do we have to accommodate this…

District Court Enjoins SB 399 Enforcement Limiting Employer Speech
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District Court Enjoins SB 399 Enforcement Limiting Employer Speech

On September 30, 2025, the U.S. District Court preliminarily enjoined enforcement of SB 399, which prohibited employers from taking — or threatening to take — adverse…

DOJ Issues DEI Compliance Guidance
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DOJ Issues DEI Compliance Guidance

Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a memorandum to all federal agencies providing guidance for federal-funding recipients on applying federal antidiscrimination laws to…

Keeping Up with Mid-Year Employment Law Updates
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Keeping Up with Mid-Year Employment Law Updates

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad, CalChamber Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment Matthew Roberts and…

OFCCP Updates for Federal Contractors
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OFCCP Updates for Federal Contractors

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently proposed regulatory changes that will wind down federal contractor affirmative action programs under now-rescinded Executive Order…

U.S. Supreme Court Issues ‘Reverse Discrimination’ Decision
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U.S. Supreme Court Issues ‘Reverse Discrimination’ Decision

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that members of a majority group claiming workplace discrimination do not need to meet a heightened evidentiary standard to…

Level Up Your HR Skills at HR Boot Camp
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Level Up Your HR Skills at HR Boot Camp

Can you let a new employee start working while their drug test or background check is pending? Do you know when meal break premiums are…