George Whipple
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2 weeks ago |
natlawreview.com | John F. Kuenstler |Douglas M. Oldham |Frances Green |George Whipple
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently held that an employee who was neither disabled nor perceived as disabled was entitled to back pay damages under the ADA The court found that a medical exam requirement was a form of disability discrimination, even though the plaintiff had no actual or perceived disability Given this ruling, employers should be cautious when requiring medical examinations and ensure they are clearly job-related and consistent with business necessity While...
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3 weeks ago |
natlawreview.com | George Whipple
This week, we highlight new guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related discrimination. We also examine the Acting EEOC Chair’s letters to 20 law firms regarding their DEI practices, as well as the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Director’s orders to retroactively investigate affirmative action plans.
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1 month ago |
natlawreview.com | George Whipple
As featured in #WorkforceWednesday®: This week, we’re covering a change in leadership at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the reinstatement of National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) member Gwynne Wilcox (restoring a crucial quorum), and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) focus on new enforcement priorities. Lori Chavez-DeRemer was sworn in as the U.S. Secretary of Labor on March 11, 2025, after receiving bipartisan support from the Senate.
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2 months ago |
jdsupra.com | George Whipple
This week, we’re highlighting notable employment law updates from federal agencies and the courts, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. EEOC Releases FAQs on the State of the Agency The EEOC, under the leadership of Acting Chair Andrea Lucas, recently released answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) following President Trump's series of executive orders affecting the agency.
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Aug 14, 2024 |
natlawreview.com | George Whipple
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