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Two Braidswood Cases From The Fifth Circuit Are Bound For SCOTUS (Updated)

A RFRA defense to Title VII and a new Appointments Clause challenge.

Reason

Judge Halts Federal Mandate On Abortion-Related Time Off For Workers

US District Judge partially halts federal mandate requiring employers to provide time off for elective abortions under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

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This law is a lifeline for pregnant workers even as an abortion dispute complicates its enforcement

A new law strengthening protections for pregnant workers has been a lifeline to many low-wage women seeking accommodations from employers who might otherwise have forced them into unpaid leave

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Judge rules that federal agency can't enforce abortion rule in Louisiana and Mississippi

A federal judge on Monday granted the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, as well as employers in two Southern states, temporary relief from complying with a federal rule that would have required them to provide workers with time off and other accommodations for abortions

The Independent UK

Federal Judge Upholds EEOC Rules On Pregnancy Accommodations

Federal judge denies 17 states' challenge to rules for pregnant workers' accommodations, including abortion-related time off. Ruling seen as victory for pr...

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Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging federal rules to accommodate abortions for workers

A lawsuit challenging federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions lacks standing, a federal judge in Arkansas ruled on Friday

The Independent UK

Texas files lawsuit to avoid federal rule requiring states to pay for gender transition care

"This is yet another example of Joe Biden trying to sidestep the Constitution," said state Attorney General Ken Paxton

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Defense Contractor Sued For Age Discrimination In Job Ads

RTX Corporation faces a class-action lawsuit for age discrimination in job ads, violating federal laws.

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Older worker accuses defense contractor of discriminating by seeking recent college grads

A defense contractor is being sued over allegations that it discriminated against older workers in job ads

The Independent UK

Texas sues Biden administration over LGBTQ+ workplace protections

The guidance identifies as unlawful workplace harassment practices such as denying employee accommodations for their gender identity

Latin Times

In 75th lawsuit against Biden, Paxton sues to stop new gender identity guidelines for employers

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton aims new lawsuit at Biden Administration to halt compliance of gender identity mandates in the workplace.

The Texas Tribune

Gay couple sues New York leaders over denial of IVF benefits in landmark case

Corey Briskin and Nicholas Maggipinto say state’s definition of infertility discriminates against same-sex couples in landmark case

The Guardian - US

Women Represent Just 3% Of The Global Construction Industry, But They Are Still Being Harassed

Construction companies are still refusing to hire women, despite an ongoing staffing crisis and demand for new recruits in the front-line manual sector.

International Business Times UK

What abortion politics has to do with new rights for pregnant workers

A new regulation to protect the rights of pregnant workers is the subject of an anti-abortion lawsuit because it includes abortion as a pregnancy "related medical condition."

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17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion

The lawsuit comes after federal regulations were published on implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The language means workers can ask for time off to obtain and recover from an abortion.

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Republican Attorneys General Sue EEOC Over Abortion Accommodations Rule

Republican attorneys general challenge EEOC rule on abortion accommodations under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

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Republican Attorneys General Challenge Federal Rules On Abortion Accommodations

Republican attorneys general from 17 states challenge federal rules on abortion accommodations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, sparking controversy.

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Sheetz Faces Lawsuit For Alleged Discrimination Against Minority Job Applicants

Sheetz Inc. faces lawsuit for alleged discrimination in hiring practices against minority job applicants. EEOC seeks remedies for affected applicants.

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Abortion leave covered by federal law

Abortion advocates say this is a reminder that pregnancy justice and access to abortion are "deeply connected"

Latin Times

Job discrimination complaints seen as barrier to address Latino underrepresentation in college faculty

A GAO study identified the process of employment discrimination complaints as a significant barrier to addressing this

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US Employers Required To Accommodate Abortion And Birth Control

US employers must accommodate employees seeking abortions or using birth control as per EEOC guidelines.

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New Regulations Provide Job Accommodations For Abortion And Pregnancy

Federal regulations clarify job accommodations for abortions and pregnancy-related conditions under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

The Guardian - US

Seven organizations the far right is targeting for diversity efforts post-affirmative action

Conservatives are taking legal action against public and private organizations that aim to aid women and people of color

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Beauty Company Sued For Firing Deaf Worker On First Day

Illinois beauty company sued for disability discrimination after firing deaf worker on first day.

Reason

Race-Based Refusal to Consider Questions at Employer Town Hall / Removal of Posts on Internal Forum May Be Illegal Discrimination

From Tyree B. v. Raimondo, decided by the EEOC on Oct. 18 but just posted to Westlaw last week: The Agency framed Complainant's claims [of, among other things, race discrimination based on his being white] as follows: Agency officials have ignored, dismissed, disregarded, suppressed, mischaracterized, and mislabeled Complainant's communications and…

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