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Aug 9, 2024 | 
today.westlaw.com | Scott P. Jang |Samia M. Kirmani
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Scott P. Jang |Samia M. Kirmani
When a “dispute” arises under the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) depends on when the specific facts of the case show a “conflict or controversy” exists between the parties, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit held in affirming the trial court’s order denying a motion to compel arbitration. Famuyide v. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., No. 23-3201 (Aug. 5, 2024).
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Samia M. Kirmani
Skip to main content June 10, 2024 Volume XIV, Number 162 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found.
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Samia M. Kirmani |Michael Thomas
What do missing bolts on an airplane door and employer diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs have in common? Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton is determined to link the two. Many DEI initiatives are lawful, and the AG’s initiative is a reminder to employers to ensure their DEI programs are carefully designed, documented, and implemented to comply with applicable law.
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Jun 9, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Samia M. Kirmani |Michael Thomas
What do missing bolts on an airplane door and employer diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs have in common? Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton is determined to link the two. Many DEI initiatives are lawful, and the AG’s initiative is a reminder to employers to ensure their DEI programs are carefully designed, documented, and implemented to comply with applicable law.
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May 21, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Scott P. Jang |Samia M. Kirmani
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) gives an employee the option of bringing claims related to sexual assault or harassment in court instead of arbitration. The EFAA, however, applies only to a “dispute or claim” relating to sexual assault or harassment that “arises or accrues” on or after March 3, 2022. What constitutes a “dispute” and when does it “arise”? Those terms are not defined in the EFAA.
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May 20, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Scott P. Jang |Samia M. Kirmani
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and
Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) gives an employee the option of
bringing claims related to sexual assault or harassment in court
instead of arbitration. The EFAA, however, applies only to a
"dispute or claim" relating to sexual assault or
harassment that "arises or accrues" on or after March 3,
2022. What constitutes a "dispute" and when does it
"arise"? Those terms are not defined in the EFAA.
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May 16, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Scott P. Jang |Samia M. Kirmani
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) gives an employee the option of bringing claims related to sexual assault or harassment in court instead of arbitration. The EFAA, however, applies only to a “dispute or claim” relating to sexual assault or harassment that “arises or accrues” on or after March 3, 2022. What constitutes a “dispute” and when does it “arise”? Those terms are not defined in the EFAA.
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Apr 4, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Daniel Harris |Samia M. Kirmani |Michael Thomas
The Alabama Legislature has enacted 2024 Ala. Act 34, limiting the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts of state agencies, public universities, and public boards of education. The new law goes into effect Oct. 1, 2024. Although the new law does not apply to private sector employers, employers should track pending DEI-related legislation in Alabama and other states in which they have employees.
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Apr 2, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Samia M. Kirmani |Michael Thomas |Daniel Harris
The Alabama Legislature has enacted 2024 Ala. Act 34, limiting the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts of state agencies, public universities, and public boards of education. The new law goes into effect Oct. 1, 2024. Although the new law does not apply to private sector employers, employers should track pending DEI-related legislation in Alabama and other states in which they have employees.
