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Seventh Circuit Declares Sexual Orientation Protected by Title VII

In a historic decision yesterday, the Seventh Circuit determined in Hively v. Ivy Tech Community College (opinion here) that sexual...

Recent Political Events a Strong Reminder for Employment Law Training

Of course, you’d have to live in the deepest of caves to not be aware of recent, major political stories...

Top 5 Labor and Employment Law Developments of 2016

At the end of the calendar year, it is worth pausing a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come...

EEOC Reveals Its Hand with Release of Updated Strategic Plan

Back in 2012, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provided guidance to the public on what especially draws its attention through...

In the News: Prayer Breaks and Religious Accommodations

Last week, local manufacturer Ariens Co. made headlines when it fired seven Muslim employees for taking unscheduled prayer breaks in...

Employment Law & the Supremes: A Supreme Court Update

We’re confident all of you easily recall our artfully written post, Employment Law & the Supremes: A Supreme Court Preview,...

It’s the Cola: Pepsi Settles Conviction Record Discrimination

In January, Pepsi Beverages entered into a pre-litigation settlement of $3.13 million to resolve race discrimination charges that were filed...

MORE Holier Than Thou: New Case Tests Limits of Ministerial Exception

Sometimes leaving the TV on for background noise can yield results. About 2 weeks ago, I caught a brief teaser...