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I was a clinical professor at IIT – Chicago Kent College of Law from 1979 through the spring of 1999.

Millions of women (and men) across Texas could be impacted by a new law that took effect on September 1 – but not the one you likely have in mind.

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court held yesterday that a plaintiff who does not file a timely charge challenging the adoption of a particular employment practice may nevertheless assert a disparate impact claim that challenges the employer’s subsequent application of that practice.

Cook County also issued minor amendments to its Rules governing the Ordinance, in July 2018.

Under the new laws, employers will also be required to notify employees about their lactation rights in a written policy.

On June 18, 2020, the First Department issued Hosking v. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr., 2020 N.Y. Slip Op. 03484 (1st Dept. June 18, 2020)

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has recently signed into law a bill that impacts settlement agreements entered into by employers and employees that resolve claims of harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

On November 2, 2023, the New York City Council passed a bill requiring the New York City Department

On Sept. 12, 2019, the New York City Council passed a law, Int. 0136-A, that expands the scope of the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) to provide protections for freelancers and independent contractors.

In the final hours of the 2023 legislative session, the New York Legislature passed Assembly Bill 1029C / Senate Bill 7551A, the "Clean Slate Act." If signed by Governor Hochul, it will provide for

One year after enacting sweeping legislation targeting sexual harassment, the New York State Legislature capped off its 2019 legislative session by passing a flurry of laws

On August 23, 2018, New York State issued FAQs and other draft guidance regarding the recently passed New York State anti-sexual harassment laws.

On June 19th, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted to pass omnibus legislation greatly strengthening protections against sexual harassment.

The NSW Parliament yesterday passed the Modern Slavery Bill 2018. It is now awaiting assent and a commencement date, however businesses should not wait and begin planning for the new obligations.

As of October 15, 2018, New York City employers are now required to engage in a "cooperative dialogue" when an employee requests a workplace accommodation.

On May 26, 2023, New York City enacted an ordinance amending the New York City Human Rights Law to ban employment discrimination on the basis of a person's height and weight.

On May 26, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams signed into law an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) designed to combat size discrimination.

In a September 11, 2018 opinion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reversed a lower court decision and in doing so clarified the applicable test for determining joint