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In a groundbreaking decision that has sent shockwaves through the employment law landscape, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has expanded the scope of discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. For decades, the Fifth Circuit held that an employee alleging discrimination had to prove that the adverse employment action they suffered
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The Department of Labor’s recent guidance on the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) brings important developments in protecting the rights of employees who need to express breast milk while at work. The PUMP Act, signed into law on December 29, 2022, extends and amends the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
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The recent Supreme Court decision on a work stoppage case carries significant implications for trucking companies. As we consider the details of the case and the court’s ruling, it may set some interesting limits on how and when workers can strike, specifically as it pertains to employer property. The case centers around a dispute involving
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