Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Does It Actually Fill in the Gaps?
On August 11, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for enabling rules… Read More
Employment Law
After Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision, Attorneys General Set Their Sights on Employment DEI Programs
The Supreme Court issued a major decision at the end of June when it outlawed affirmative action for colleges in… Read More
The Incomplete Guide to Religious and Title VII Accommodations
The Supreme Court’s decision in Groff v. Dejoy is a consequential case for employers facing religious accommodation requests. The Court… Read More
Recent Changes to Local Rules in the Eastern District of North Carolina
On January 7, 2022, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina notified the public of… Read More
Burden of Proof: Fourth Circuit Reaffirms that Employees Must Show Discriminatory Intent
One of the most important decisions in employment discrimination law this year remains the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision… Read More
The War on Noncompete Agreements: NLRB General Counsel Says the NLRA Forbids Them
On May 30, 2023, Jennifer Abruzzo, General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), issued a memorandum arguing that… Read More
The End of the COVID-19 Pandemic Declaration and Impact on EEO Laws
The Biden administration announced the end of the COVID-19 pandemic declaration on May 11, 2023. While the news has been… Read More
FTC Extends Comment Period for Proposed Ban of Noncompete Agreement
As our firm first reported on January 9, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission is currently accepting comments for its proposed… Read More
CBD Oil & Its Implication on Drug Policies in the Workplace – 2023 Update
2023 UPDATE Since our last update on CBD Oil and its implication in the workplace, there have been a few… Read More
The Federal Trade Commission Announces Proposed Rule Eliminating Most Non-Compete Provisions in Employment Agreements
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed rule eliminating most non-compete provisions in employment agreements. The… Read More
