On April 26, 2014, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions held a roundtable discussion entitled “Economic Security for Working Women.” In his opening statement, Chairman Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) stated that “Too many... More »
On March 12, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) held a public meeting that according to EEOC Chair Jacqueline A. Berrien “helped the EEOC understand how social media is being used in the employment context and what impact it may have on th... More »
In October of 2013, New York City enacted the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (Act). Under the new law, most employers in New York City must provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers. This post will explain what the Act accomplishes, why it was nece... More »
On November 7, the United States Senate passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 (ENDA) in a bipartisan vote of 64 – 32. The bill protects individuals from discrimination in employment, including hiring and firing decisions, and compensation ... More »