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Hair Discrimination: The New Protected Class and What Employers Need to Know to Stay Ahead

As employers know, they must keep an eye on the ever-changing landscape of employment discrimination laws. One of the more recent developments in this arena is the passage of laws banning discrimination based on hairstyles or textures commonly associated with

Posted in CROWN Act, Discrimination, Human Resources

Connecticut Passes Legislation Enhancing Employer’s Obligations Regarding Sexual Harassment Training and Notification to Employees

Connecticut has joined the growing number of states passing or enhancing laws aimed to deter sexual harassment in the workplace. On June 18, 2019, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law a bill entitled “An Act Combatting Sexual Assault and

Posted in Labor & Employment, Sexual Harassment, State and Local Laws

Pennsylvania Court Joins Trend in Holding No-Hire Agreements are Unenforceable as a Matter of Law

On January 11, 2019, in Pittsburgh Logistics Systems, Inc. v. BeeMac Trucking, LLC and BeeMac Logistics, LLC, a panel of nine judges sitting en banc affirmed a ruling holding that a no-hire agreement between two companies was unenforceable as a

Posted in Labor & Employment
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