The landscape of transgender employment laws is evolving globally, with various jurisdictions adopting laws that ensure inclusivity and non-discrimination in the workplace. This area is one of the most complex issues in employment law systems and has generated much controversy. Notwithstanding this, many global companies seek to support and promote the interests of women regardless of their gender identity or
Continue Reading The Emerging Law on Women’s Advancement Programs and Transgender Rights: A Cross-Border PerspectiveWebinar: Global Perspective on DEI Identification
By Kathryn Weaver and Caitlin Lane
About the Program: Join us for the sixth installment of our DEI Webinar Series: “A Global Perspective on DEI Identification. For employers operating solely within a single country, compliance with DEI standards and data collection policies is challenging enough. Employers with international operations must also deftly navigate the ever-changing landscape of cross-country issues
Continue Reading Webinar: Global Perspective on DEI IdentificationWebinar: Developments and Strategies in the Current Landscape of DEI Programs
About the Program: During this third installment, on June 20, 2024, Seyfarth attorneys explore common DEI programs and practices, including the effects of recent cases and developments. The webinar examines the structure and logistics of these programs, as well as common challenges to implementation. Our experienced panel will analyze different types of DEI programs and efforts, assessing the risks
Continue Reading Webinar: Developments and Strategies in the Current Landscape of DEI ProgramsSCOTUS Issues Highly Anticipated Muldrow Decision, Rejecting Heightened Harm Requirement in Adverse Action Analysis
By Annette Tyman, Matthew J. Gagnon, Brandon L. Dixon, and Taylor Iaculla
Seyfarth Synopsis: The United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in one of the most anticipated employment cases of this term. In Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, the Court considered whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in transfer
Continue Reading SCOTUS Issues Highly Anticipated Muldrow Decision, Rejecting Heightened Harm Requirement in Adverse Action AnalysisEmployers Should Take Note Of New Federal Workplace Accessibility Guidance
By Kristina Launey and John W. Egan
Seyfarth Synopsis: Recent guidance from the EEOC on federal agencies’ disability accommodation obligations contain insights for private employers as well.
The EEOC recently published an article, Providing an Accessible Workplace, which while directed at federal agencies also includes important guidance for private employers as well. As the nation’s largest employer, the federal
Continue Reading Employers Should Take Note Of New Federal Workplace Accessibility GuidanceA Toast to Diversity?: Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Suit Against Diageo Heats Up
By Owen Wolfe, Eddy Salcedo, and Grayson Moronta
Seyfarth Synopsis: In May 2023, music and entertainment mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, through his company, Combs Wines and Spirits LLC, commenced a lawsuit in New York Supreme Court alleging that Diageo North America, a publicly-traded alcoholic beverage company, engaged in discriminatory conduct against brands owned by Black entrepreneurs, despite touting
Continue Reading A Toast to Diversity?: Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Suit Against Diageo Heats UpAnnette Tyman Joins Panel Discussion on DEI Issues at 2023 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Annual Conference
Seyfarth Synopsis: Annette Tyman, Chair of Seyfarth’s People Analytics practice, will join a panel discussion on “Turning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Data into Sustainable Change and Action” at the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Annual Conference, April 19-23, 2023.
The panel discussion will focus on increasing an understanding of considerations and recommended approaches relating to
Continue Reading Annette Tyman Joins Panel Discussion on DEI Issues at 2023 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Annual Conference