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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Gender-Affirming Care
On December 4, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. Three families with transgender youth and one medical … Read more
SEC Charges Seven Companies with Violations of Whistleblower Protection Rule
On September 9, 2024, the SEC announced that it had settled charges against seven public companies for requiring their employees to sign agreements that violated SEC Whistleblower Protection Rule 21F-17(a), which provides that no “person … Read more
Jury Awards $930,000 to Transgender Employee Subjected to Harassment and Retaliation
September 5, 2024, Washington, D.C. – A DC Superior Court jury has awarded $930,000 to Diana Portillo, a transgender employee of a Washington, DC McDonald’s franchise, after finding she had been harassed because of her … Read more
Jonathan Puth Named 2025 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in Employment Law – Individuals
Correia & Puth, PLLC partner Jonathan Puth has been recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for Employment Law – Individuals in the Washington, D.C. area. Lawyers recognized with this award … Read more
Five Correia & Puth, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2025 Best Lawyers® in Washington, D.C. list
We are pleased to announce that five Correia & Puth lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Washington, D.C. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become … Read more
Correia & Puth Attorneys at National Employment Lawyers Association Annual Conference
From June 26-29, Correia & Puth attorneys attended the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) Annual Conference. NELA is a national organization of plaintiff-side employment lawyers dedicated to advancing worker’s rights. Partner Subhashini Bollini moderated an … Read more
Federal Court Finds Third-Party Artificial Intelligence Software Companies May be Liable for Discrimination in Employment Decisions
Kelsey Speyer On July 12, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California held that third-party software companies can be liable under federal anti-discrimination laws for discrimination in the workplace that … Read more
Correia & Puth Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
Today, Correia & Puth celebrates the 10-year anniversary of our firm’s founding. We are grateful for all the years we have spent fighting for our courageous clients and pursuing justice and dignity in employment for … Read more
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Releases Final Rule on Workplace Harassment
On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released final enforcement guidance on workplace harassment. According to the EEOC, the final rule serves as a “single, unified agency resource on EEOC-enforced workplace … Read more
