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EEOC Webinar Answers Important COVID-19 Questions

Date:

April 1, 2020

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) hosted a webinar providing valuable advice and answers to employers' Frequently Asked Questions concerning COVID-19 and compliance with federal antidiscrimination laws.
Walmart Settles Nationwide Pregnancy Discrimination Case for $14 Million

Date:

October 29, 2019

Walmart has agreed to pay $14 million to resolve a class action Pregnancy Discrimination Act case. The suit accused the nation's largest retailer of denying pregnant women similar accommodations that it provided for workers with disabilities.
Maine Significantly Expands Employment Laws

Date:

September 23, 2019

Many notable employment law developments recently took effect in Maine, including new wage theft and noncompete agreement laws, new pregnancy accommodation requirements and more.

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News: HR guidance on how to confront the legal challenges in managing an employee who is pregnant and preventing discrimination based on pregnancy.

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