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Second Circuit Clarifies When DEI/Implicit Bias Training Can Create a Hostile Work Environment—And What Texas Employers Should Do | JD Supra
On September 25, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a significant decision in Chislett v. New York City Department of Education et al, partially reversing summary judgment and allowing a hostile work environment claim to proceed to trial.
Second Circuit Clarifies When DEI/Implicit Bias Training Can Create a Hostile Work Environment—And What Texas Employers Should Do – Jackson Walker
By Jamila M. Brinson, Dawn S. Holiday, and Ariel Perez On September 25, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a significant decision in Chislett v. New York City Department of Education et al, partially reversing summary judgment and allowing a hostile work environment claim to proceed to trial.
DEI Under Scrutiny: What Employers Must Know About New EEOC and DOJ Guidance | JD Supra
Following multiple executive orders from President Donald Trump concerning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), employers have been eagerly awaiting agency guidance to clarify the scope and implications of what is considered “illegal DEI” in the workplace.
DEI Under Scrutiny: What Employers Must Know About New EEOC and DOJ Guidance – Jackson Walker
By Jamila M. Brinson, Dawn S. Holiday, and Ariel Perez Following multiple executive orders from President Donald Trump concerning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), employers have been eagerly awaiting agency guidance to clarify the scope and implications of what is considered “illegal DEI” in the workplace.
Representation Matters: The History, the Journey, the Impact
According to the American Bar Association, there are more than 1.3 million lawyers in the United States. From 2014 to 2024, the legal profession grew by over 41,000 lawyers. However, while the number of lawyers steadily increased, the representation of Black lawyers has remained stagnant, holding firm at just 5 percent of the legal population, the same as it was a decade ago.
DEI in the Spotlight: Employer Strategies for a Shifting Landscape | JD Supra
WHERE WE ARE On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order titled, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the “Order”).
DEI in the Spotlight: Employer Strategies for a Shifting Landscape – Jackson Walker
By Dawn S. Holiday On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order titled, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the “Order”).
Texas Hair Bias Ruling Does Not Give Employers A Pass - Law360 Employment Authority
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U.S. Department of Labor’s Final Rule on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act | JD Supra
On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced the issuance of the final rule, Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). According to the DOL, the 339-page final rule and guidance will reduce the risk that employees are misclassified as independent contractors, applies to workers in any industry, and provides greater consistency for businesses to engage with individuals who are in business for themselves.
EEOC Releases Regulations to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Seeks Public Comments | JD Supra
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) was signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022, and became effective on June 27, 2023. The PWFA requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide “reasonable accommodations” for a worker’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an undue hardship.
EEOC Releases Regulations to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Seeks Public Comments – Jackson Walker
By Dawn S. Holiday The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) was signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022, and became effective on June 27, 2023. The PWFA requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide “reasonable accommodations” for a worker’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an undue hardship.
As the CROWN Act Gains Momentum in Texas, Employers Should Prepare | JD Supra
On April 13, 2023, the Texas House of Representatives passed House Bill 567, known as the Texas CROWN Act, that would prohibit race-based discrimination in schools, workplaces, and housing.
As the CROWN Act Gains Momentum in Texas, Employers Should Prepare – Jackson Walker
By Dawn S. Holiday On April 13, 2023, the Texas House of Representatives passed House Bill 567, known as the Texas CROWN Act, that would prohibit race-based discrimination in schools, workplaces, and housing.
Why Are Diversity & Inclusion Programs Missing the Mark on Meaningful Change?
In the past few years, attorneys and the public at large have been inundated with information regarding the value of effective diversity and inclusion programs. The terms “diversity” and “inclusion” have become increasingly popular as they relate to workplace environments, and so has the pressure to obtain a competitive advantage through the avenue of employing diverse teams with diverse talent.
Employers’ Obligations to Pay Wages for Workdays Missed During Winter Storm Uri | JD Supra
During the week of February 15, 2021, many North American states experienced yet another record-setting weather-related event, unofficially known as Winter Storm Uri. For Texans, the storm brought rare sights of ice, snow, and days of below freezing temperatures, along with rolling and sustained power and water outages across the area.
Congress Declines to Extend FFCRA Mandatory Leave Deadline, But Continues Tax Credits to Employers Who Provide FFCRA Leave Beyond Deadline | JD Supra
On December 21, 2020, the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly passed H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R.133), a significant government funding bill which provides appropriations for certain departments of the federal government as well as economic stimulus provisions due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Policy Recover Matters
While first-party bad faith claims may appear to be a dying notion in other jurisdictions, the tort-based claim in Texas is alive and well. Throughout the years, courts have continued to search for ways to define the common-law standard and balance it with public interest due to the unequal bargaining power in the insured-insurer relationship.1 For this reason, the law of bad faith in Texas is constantly evolving.
First Look - Winter Issue 2018
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