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Seattle mayor hires investigator to look into SPD harassment claims, 'evaluating' chief

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell hired an independent investigator to review claims of sexual harassment against the city's police chief and a top lieutenant.

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Summary Of The EEOC's Final Regulations Implementing The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) became effective on June 27, 2023. On August 11, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...

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How Did A White Man Convince A Jury To Award Him Over $10M For Race And Gender Discrimination? - Advertising, Marketing & Branding

In 2013, a healthcare provider hired a white man—let's call him plaintiff—as its Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications. And he crushed it, receiving strong performance reviews...

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EEOC's Final Rule Regarding Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Final Rule, scheduled to take effect on June 18, 2024.

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Edward Dwight, Once Picked to Be the First Black Astronaut in Space, Aims for Orbit at Last

Six decades ago, Mr. Dwight’s shot at becoming the first Black astronaut in space was thwarted by racism and politics. Now, at 90, he’s finally going up.

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SCOTUS's Job Transfer Ruling Raises Greater Risk Of DEI Disputes - Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Philip Berkowitz discusses the Supreme Court's decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis that makes it easier for employees to bring workplace discrimination claims against unwanted job transfers.

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Expecting The Unexpected - Employee Benefits & Compensation

April showered us with quite a few unexpected and impactful legal developments in the workplace.

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Caitlin Clark Should Not Have To Take Her Shots For Less - Employee Benefits & Compensation

In fact, the University of Iowa basketball player was selected first in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Draft.

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Enacted New York State Budget Includes First-In-Nation Statewide Paid Prenatal Leave (But Other Proposals Are Left On The Table) - Employee Benefits & Compensation

On April 20, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law New York State's Budget for fiscal year 2025. The enacted Budget includes appropriation bills...

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Employment Law And Geopolitics: Key Considerations For The C-Suite - Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

The intersection of employment law and geopolitics presents complex challenges for organizations operating in a globalized world.

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