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Millions of Americans will sit down tomorrow and pretend that every dish on the table is:

  • cooked through (optimistically),
  • technically food, and
  • made with love,
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    Most employers are not trying to police anyone’s hairstyle, but vague grooming or “professional appearance” rules can sometimes cause problems. Pennsylvania’s upcoming CROWN Act aims to prevent that by making it clear that hair texture and protective styles are protected traits under the PHRA. That means it is a good time for employers to review their policies and make sure ...

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    The EEOC just refreshed its national origin educational materials. They focus on anti-American discrimination. But turn the examples around and you see an equally important point: pro-American favoritism can violate Title VII too.


    TL;DR: Title VII protects all national origin gr...

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    Some lawsuits keep you guessing. This one did not. When a court reviews missed deadlines, clear directives, and an internal investigation confirming the same issues, the outcome writes itself.

    And as the Fourth Circuit reminded everyone, reporting discrimination does not make documented performance problems disappear.


    TL;DR: </stron...

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    Led Zeppelin was decades ahead of the ADA, but “good times, bad times” captures exactly how episodic disabilities can look in the workplace. Some employees have great days. Others have rough days. Most have both. And under the ADA, those fluctuating limitations still count. A recent Sixth Circuit decis...

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