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Transgender bathroom case makes it to Supreme Court
by Rachael L. Loughlin On October 28, 2016, the Supreme Court granted the request of the School Board of Gloucester County to consider whether the Court should overturn a decision of the Fourth Circuit...
View ArticleWith Trump win, many employment initiatives in question
Recent employment initiatives undertaken by the Obama administration could be in jeopardy under Donald Trump’s presidency, but employers still need to comply with those laws and regulations for now,...
View ArticleSupreme Court will consider class action waivers
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a trio of wage and hour cases involving arbitration agreements that require workers to waive their right to pursue employment claims as a group. In recent...
View ArticleSCOTUS nominee ‘excellent’ choice for employers
President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court’s vacant seat may be good news for employers, according to employment law attorneys. Gorsuch is known for adhering to...
View ArticleSupreme Court’s action on transgender rights keeps employers watching
The U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement that it has decided not to hear arguments in a case regarding restroom access for transgender students doesn’t directly affect employment, but it puts employers on...
View ArticleIn ‘landmark’ ruling, appeals court says sexual orientation discrimination is...
Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of their sexual orientation, a federal appeals court ruled for the first time on April 4. With its “landmark” ruling,...
View ArticleSenate confirms ‘proemployer’ Gorsuch to Supreme Court
The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch. Because Gorsuch is known for adhering to the letter of the law, his confirmation likely is good news...
View ArticleSupreme Court ruling allows ‘travel ban’ Executive Order to take limited effect
On June 26, the last day of the current term, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to determine whether the “travel ban” Executive Order’s (EO) focus on primarily Muslim countries violates the First Amendment...
View ArticleTexas Supreme Court balks at extending spousal benefits to same-sex couples
by Jacob Monty Monty & Ramirez, LLP The Texas Supreme Court ruled this week that the City of Houston’s extension of its employee benefits to married same-sex couples goes further than is required...
View ArticleSupreme Court tackles case posing threat to public-sector unions
Employers—especially public-sector employers—are eagerly awaiting the outcome of a case going to the U.S. Supreme Court that may deal a blow to unions’ ability to collect dues. On September 28, the...
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