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Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which makes it illegal for employers to discriminate because of sex, also covers sexual orientation and transgender status. The...
Category: Employment Law
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly altered daily life in the United States. Stay-at-home orders, according to the New York Times, have now been adopted by at least 37 states and the District of Columbia, and...
Guidance for Reacting to the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 20, 2020
Issue 1: Health and Safety The situation is rapidly evolving, and employers must continue to frequently monitor guidance from the Center for Disease Control and local public health organizations. The CDC has provided...
The number of reported cases of COVID-19 continues to rise. Faced with the spread of the COVID-19, employers must address the impact of COVID-19 in the workplace. The focus should be on workplace safety. However, employers...
The Definition of “Sex” in Employment Law Cases
February 17, 2020
Federal circuits are at odds over who exactly is included in Title VII’s ban against discrimination on the basis of “sex” and the Supreme Court is set to settle the score. Title VII, as you know, makes it “an unlawful...