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On September 23, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Chris Gantt-Sorenson gave an inside look at the latest developments shaping the workplace. This session broke down recent shifts at the EEOC and reviewed how the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) is impacting wage laws.…
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently issued significant decisions against two federal employers for failing to provide reasonable religious accommodations to their employees. These decisions underscore the importance of treating religious accommodations as a fundamental right under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, rather than a secondary consideration.
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Employers increasingly look to competitors when recruiting experienced talent — but these hiring decisions can carry significant legal risk. From trade secret misappropriation to claims involving restrictive covenants and fiduciary breaches, hiring from a competitor can trigger costly litigation.…
The United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, rejecting a heightened burden for plaintiffs in “majority-groups” to meet their evidentiary burden in discrimination cases under Title VII.
Marlean Ames, a heterosexual woman, worked for the Ohio Department of Youth Services. In 2019, Ames applied for a…
Join us for a one-hour session exploring the latest guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Chris Gantt-Sorenson will review two technical assistance documents issued on March 19, 2025, by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ):
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Guest speaker Jacob Modla, Cromer Babb & Porter, joins HSB’s Chris Gantt-Sorenson for a practical discussion on how legally sound decisions can still create risk if not handled correctly. They cover some of the most common errors that…
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a press release on March 19, 2025, to introduce two technical assistant documents “focused on educating the public about unlawful discrimination related to ‘diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)’ in the workplace.” The EEOC and DOJ explain DEI is a broad term that is…
In Lampo v. Amedisys Holding, LLC and Leisa Victoria Neasbitt, the South Carolina Supreme Court establishes important legal precedent regarding contract formation for arbitration agreements between employers and employees. Specifically, the Court held that an employee’s silence does not constitute acceptance to form a binding contract that requires the employee to resolve all disputes by…
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Many of our webinar attendees ask us to provide general guidance on FMLA and ADA guidance on an ongoing basis due to the complicated nature of these two laws and how they intertwine with each other in both leave…
As employers navigate the complexities of a new political era and evolving regulatory framework, staying ahead of these changes isn’t just advisable — it’s essential.
Several executive actions have already influenced employment practices in the initial weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term. Meanwhile, courts in several important cases in 2024 sided with employer interests.…
