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Although the Trump Administration’s policy of conducting raids to round up undocumented individuals has been in the news lately, employers should understand that the Administration has also vigorously enforced immigration laws as applied to the...By: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

The U.S. women’s soccer team celebrated their victory over the Netherlands at a victory parade in Lower Manhattan last week. Amid the champagne and confetti showers, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) signed into law two bills aimed at combating pay gaps in the...By: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Let's get this party started. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has announced that its web portal is now ready to accept "Component 2" compensation data from employers....By: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

The litigator's secret weapon: good manners. William Hanson, the etiquette columnist for the Daily Mail, provides fun and snarky advice on how to be polite. Last week, he had a column on email etiquette, which got me thinking about the ways that...By: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Mark your calendars! Oral argument has been scheduled in two cases that will address whether Title VII prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity....By: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Effective January 1. In 2006, R&B singer India.Arie released a song titled “I Am Not My Hair.” The song highlights the struggle many Black people face when deciding between wearing a natural hairstyle versus a more Eurocentric hairstyle in order to...By: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

The OFCCP has finalized one of its award programs. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, in partnership with the Office of Disability Employment Policy, has announced one of its award programs for federal contractors....By: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

The EEOC has a treasure trove. Woo-hoo! The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has just posted a wealth of information about submission of "Category 2" compensation data....By: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Happy holiday weekend! With the Fourth of July approaching, we will go out with a bang. How much do you know about employment law in the news from this week or so? Take our quiz and find out! As always, the answers appear immediately after each...By: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

This claim against the "Museum of Sex" should fail. Have you ever heard of the Museum of Sex in New York City? It's a real thing....By: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP