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Reverse discrimination claims boosted by Supreme Court

by Paige Good and Harrison Kosmider, McAfee & Taft

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5th Circuit upholds Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The U.S 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to employers in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi) recently rejected a Constitutional challenge to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) by the state of Texas...

Oct 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi

Department of Justice issues new antidiscrimination guidance

On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memorandum for all federal agencies titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination.” This memo directly applies to...

Oct 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi

Employee motivation: It’s not the thought that counts!

One of the best articles you’ll ever read on employee motivation is “The Little Things That Make Employees Feel Appreciated” by Kerry Roberts Gibson, Kate O’Learly, and Joseph R. Weintraub from The Harvard Business...

Oct 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Second Circuit revives discrimination claims

New York employers need to know about a recent employment law decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the federal appellate court that has jurisdiction over the U.S. District Courts in New York...

Oct 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · New York

$98 million Texas verdict goes poof!

The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (the appeals court covering Texas) recently approved the setting aside of a huge verdict for 14 employees in a race discrimination case. For a variety of lessons, read on. Texas jury...

Oct 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Be prepared for more audits of your E-Verify process

We’re witnessing more of an emphasis on immigration enforcement, which is increasingly being felt by employers and involves a noticeable uptick in federal agency inquiries directed at workplaces. With more of a focus on...

Oct 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · California · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Adopting AI in the Midwest: CEO wins and fails

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just a Silicon Valley buzzword anymore—it’s reshaping how companies across the Midwest operate. From farms to financial firms, manufacturers to law practices, AI is unlocking new levels...

Oct 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota

Three new Maine employment laws going into effect

It’s the time of year when Maine employers have to get up to speed on the new laws taking effect. This year, there are three employment laws you should pay attention to. Earned paid leave law Effective September 24, 2025...

Oct 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont

Proactively supporting workers’ mental health benefits everyone

As the social stigma associated with mental health lessens each year, the rates of formal mental health diagnoses continue to rise. With a formal diagnosis, it becomes easier for a person to navigate a treatment plan and...

Oct 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · New York · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Litigation risks increase as more employers use AI tools in hiring process

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment decision-making has continued to rise since its inception. Nowhere is this more evident than in hiring decisions. Employers have used AI to help screen résumés...

Oct 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont