Chelsie Vokes

Jul 5, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Brigid Harrington |Peter Martin |Chelsie Vokes

On Friday, June 28, the Supreme Court struck down 40 years of legal precedent by invalidating the doctrine of Chevron deference in its decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. The Supreme Court’s decision will reverberate through the federal government, shifting power from federal agencies in the executive branch to the judiciary and presenting uncertainty for employers in highly regulated industries, such as healthcare and higher education.

Jun 11, 2024 | bowditch.com | Chelsie Vokes

By Chelsie A. Vokes  •  June 11, 2024 Earlier this year, the EEOC published its final rule Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which will take effect on June 18, 2024. The legislation is the first major expansion of pregnant workers’ rights in more than four decades.

May 27, 2024 | wbjournal.com | Chelsie Vokes

10) Pregnant workers will soon have more legal power so they can work safely and deal with health conditions. Regulations interpreting the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act go into effect on June 18. 9) Federal pregnancy protection rules were way out of date. When Congress passed PWFA last year, it marked the first major expansion of pregnant workers’ rights in more than four decades. While Massachusetts updated its law in 2018, the federal regulations contain new rules.

Apr 30, 2024 | bowditch.com | Chelsie Vokes

By Timothy P. Van Dyck and Chelsie A. Vokes  •  April 30, 2024 On April 29, 2024, the Equal Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released its final guidance Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace (the “Final Guidance”).

Feb 20, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Chelsie Vokes

Dartmouth College made headlines on February 5, 2024, with its announcement to once again require applicants to submit standardized testing scores. This decision marks a return to traditional admissions criteria and highlights a broader national conversation surrounding the fairness and efficacy of standardized testing in college admissions. Test-optional and test-blind admissions gained traction during the pandemic due to the challenge of safely administering tests.