News & Analysis

On October 21, 2015, Governor Cuomo signed into law five bills that will provide greater protection for women in the workplace.

On October 6, 2015, California's Governor signed into law Senate Bill 358, legislation intended to increase wage transparency and which will make it more difficult for an employer to defend against an equal pay claim.

The world of Big Data has arrived, and it is beginning to affect employers and their decision-making in ways undreamed of even a few years ago.

The EEOC has issued a potentially groundbreaking decision finding that discrimination based on "sexual orientation" can be brought under Title VII.

The U.S. Supreme Court issued what can only be described as a landmark decision, ruling that the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires all states to permit marriage between same-sex couples.

On June 22, 2015, Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed into law a new statute that extends workplace harassment, discrimination and retaliation protection to unpaid interns.

West Virginia's Legislature and Governor have taken dramatic steps this legislative session to improve the business climate for employers.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc. resulted in an expected outcome but provided an unexpectedly small amount of practical guidance for employers.

Continuing the trend by federal agencies toward greater protections for transgender employees, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released “A Guide to Restroom Access for Transgender Workers” on June 1, 2015.