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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) became law on December 29, 2022, ushering in a new standard for pregnant employees in the workplace. This act, effective as of June 27, 2023, requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
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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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A significant decision regarding religious exemptions for federal contractors has recently been made by the Department of Labor (DOL). Rescinding a controversial rule implemented during the previous administration, the DOL has chosen to reenact its longstanding policy on religious exemptions. This decision has far-reaching implications for employment law and affects both corporations and individuals representing
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