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Legislative lowdown: San Francisco EEOC settles two pregnancy discrimination cases

The agency found two separate employers either failed to accommodate—or outright dismissed—workers who disclosed they were pregnant.


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World of HR: Japan eases overtime regulations for some employers

The country has struggled to address labor shortages in recent years.


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Judge denies SHRM’s motion to end ADA lawsuit

The courts denied summary judgment, sending the dispute to trial (or settlement conference).


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World of HR: Employment tribunal in the UK overturns pay gap ruling

The court found that some pay gaps could be justified based on an organization’s recruitment and retention needs.


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Legislative lowdown: EEOC votes to overhaul federal discrimination complaint process

Under a proposed rule, federal employees who file discrimination complaints against their agencies would no longer be guaranteed a hearing with an EEOC administrative judge.


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Legislative lowdown: Federal agencies issue guidance on wellness programs

Employers need not pay employees retroactively in order to satisfy legal requirements regarding wellness programs that promote healthy habits, such as quitting smoking.


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Deloitte agrees to pay $21.5 million to settle False Claim Act accusations

It’s the second federal contractor to settle with the Department of Justice over claims related to DEI programs without admitting to any wrongdoing.

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