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For months, news outlets predicted not only that President Donald Trump would lose the 2020 presidential election but also that Democrats would dominate most of the other political races. After election night, it was...

Dec 31, 2020 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Motivated by a summer of protests as well as a recognition of inequality in their ranks, a number of high-profile corporations recently committed to make their workforces—especially their leadership—more diverse. But...

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A recent report from the National Women's Law Center (NWLC) includes a startling statistic about how often employees say they experience retaliation after reporting instances of sexual harassment. The organization found...

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Receiving a discrimination charge from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) can be unnerving, but here are five keys for employers to make the process go more smoothly and successfully. Key #1: Reserve your...

Dec 31, 2020 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

A limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine will become available before the end of 2020. While that is good news for those of us who look forward to returning to our favorite prepandemic activities, it presents difficult...

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An October 2020 Forbes.com article on harassment in the work-from- home world identified eight "red flag" signs of misconduct. "Just like the working environment has changed to a home-based environment, so has workplace...

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A recent report from the National Women's Law Center (NWLC) includes a startling statistic about how often employees say they experience retaliation after reporting instances of sexual harassment. The organization found...

Dec 20, 2020 · Employment Law Letter · California

The year 2020 has been a challenging one for our nation and the world. In addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has faced heightened racial tensions and a deep political divide culminating in a contested...

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On November 30, 2020, the Office of Administrative Law approved the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s (Cal/OSHA) Emergency COVID-19 Prevention Regulation, which became effective immediately. The...

Dec 06, 2020 · Employment Law Letter · California

Some workplace cases provide multiple lessons about employment discrimination. Recently, the 8th Circuit (which covers Arkansas and Missouri employers) rendered a decision providing guidance on discrimination, harassment...

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