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    Pennsylvania Bans Hairstyle Discrimination

    Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law that protects hair textures and hairstyles tied to racial and cultural identity from discrimination in the workplace.












































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Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order blocked for now

A federal judge in Maryland has issued a preliminary injunction blocking President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship.

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Private-sector DEI programs land in DOJ crosshairs

Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed the Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division to "investigate, eliminate, and …

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Preventing employee burnout: Employers must take the lead

Employee burnout can damage your talent strategy and productivity. Learn about the the conditions that lead to employee …

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EEOC orders review of LGBTQ+ discrimination claims

In response to Executive Order 14168, the EEOC has directed its staff to elevate discrimination claims implicating sexual …

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EEOC Firings Could Accelerate Trump’s Agenda

President Trump has removed two Democratic members from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

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NLRB memo advises on how to harmonize labor and EEO Requirements

Both the National Labor Relations Act and EEO laws against discrimination should be given full effect by employers, …

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Global legislative changes to look out for in 2025

Our international editor Ronelle Barreto presents shifts in the future legislative landscape in 26 different countries – at …

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Ask Our Experts: Form I-9

Review our guidance on two important I-9 questions we received through the Ask Our Experts service.

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FLSA exemptions don’t require higher burden of proof

Today the US Supreme Court ruled that employers need to show that an employee is exempt only by a …

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