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Labor: EEOC issues final rule on reasonable factors other than age under the ADEA

By Wendy Voss, Lindsay Clizbe | May 21, 2012

On March 30the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its final rule, meant to clarify the “reasonable factors other than age” (RFOA) defense available under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Labor: EEOC issues guidance on using criminal records to make employment decisions

By John Kuenstler | May 14, 2012

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued “Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.”
Muslim woman wins discrimination verdict against Southwestern Bell

By Cathleen Flahardy | May 7, 2012

A jury has ordered AT&T to pay a former employee, who was a Muslim, $5 million in punitive for creating a “hostile work environment” based on the woman’s religion.
Labor: Pay now or pay later

By Craig Oliver | April 30, 2012

The perils of giving scant attention to EEOC responses
9 notable GCs in the news

By Alanna Byrne | April 20, 2012

Tracking some of the most-significant quotes from general counsel in the mainstream media
NY bar urges law firms to stop age discrimination

By Cathleen Flahardy | April 18, 2012

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has called on law firms to stop discriminating against lawyers based on age.
Labor: 5 factors to consider when mounting an ADEA defense

By John Kuenstler | April 16, 2012

In response to two Supreme Court decisions, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a final rule amending its current Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) regulations.
Labor: Establishing a disability under the ADAAA

By Wendy Voss | April 9, 2012

The Americans With Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), which became effective on Jan. 1, 2009, made a number of significant changes to the definition of “disability” under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Labor: Demanding applicants’ social media passwords may open the door to discrimination claims

By John Kuenstler | April 2, 2012

Following reports of employers requesting Facebook usernames and passwords from job applicants as part of the interview process, such controversial practices and their potential legal ramifications have gained significant attention.
EEOC rule defines "reasonable" in ADEA cases

By Mary Swanton | March 1, 2012

Commission seeks to outline employers' defense in age discrimination litigation