“OK Boomer” is a common catchphrase, often used in the context of a younger person being dismissive of an older person. The person on the receiving end of the quip may not be a “Boomer” per se (i.e., a member Baby Boomer generation), and should the recipient of the quip point that fact
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Recent Headlines Demonstrate the Need for Policies and Training
America’s dad, America’s newscaster, and Louisiana’s Secretary of State all recently occupied headlines regarding allegations of sexual misconduct. Last month, a Norristown, Pennsylvania jury found Bill Cosby guilty of three counts of sexual assault. This was the same Bill Cosby who played the role of Dr. Cliff Huxtable on The Cosby Show in the 1980s…
TGIF! The End of an Action-Packed Few Weeks in Employment Law
It’s been a busy end of February. For employers, the past two weeks have included several notable decisions:
Dodd-Frank Does Not Protect In-House Whistleblowers
Last Wednesday, on February 21, 2018, the United States Supreme Court unanimously held that the anti-retaliation provision of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank”) does not…
Transgender Rights Take Center Stage in Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Saks Fifth Avenue
On January 26, 2015, Saks Fifth Avenue withdrew a pleading that had sparked the attention of federal agencies and gender rights activists. In so doing, Saks abandoned its previously-pled position that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the federal anti-discrimination statute, does not protect transgender individuals. Gender rights activities tout the withdrawal…