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National Institute for Workers’ Rights Publishes Concerted Activity Report
Jimmy Starke A recent report from the National Institute for Workers’ Rights (NIWR) provides a blueprint for employees to file claims against employers who retaliate against them for speaking to other workers about their job … Read more
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Issues Final Regulation on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
On April 15, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a final rule on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), clarifying protections for employees who need pregnancy related accommodations while employed and helping employers … Read more
Lauren Khouri Speaks at National Employment Lawyers Association’s Spring Seminar
On April 5, 2024, Correia & Puth’s Lauren Khouri spoke on a panel titled “Emerging Issues in Title IX Litigation,” at the National Employment Lawyers Association’s Spring Seminar in Denver, CO. Lauren Khouri, with Adria … Read more
Federal Circuit Issues Ruling on Equal Pay Act in Boyer v. United States
Jimmy Starke On March 26, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit held that setting an employee’s salary based on their prior compensation does not justify a gender-based pay gap between two … Read more
Linda Correia Featured in Upcoming Issue of Forbes Magazine
In an upcoming feature in Forbes Magazine, Linda Correia speaks about her career in employment law, Correia & Puth’s litigation and policy work, and the future of remote work and AI. Addressing employer abuse, Correia … Read more
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association Hosts Annual Conference
On March 1, 2024, the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association (MWELA) hosted its annual conference under the leadership of Correia & Puth Partner and MWELA President Lauren Khouri. The event featured attorneys, judges, and outside … Read more
National Center for Transgender Equality Publishes 2022 US Trans Survey Report
On February 7, 2024, the National Center for Transgender Equality, in partnership with the National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition, the TransLatin@ Coalition, and the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance, published a first look at … Read more
Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Pro-Whistleblower Ruling in Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC
Jimmy Starke On February 8, 2024, the Supreme Court unanimously affirmed protections for whistleblowers with their ruling in Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC. The case hinged on a law called the Sarbenes-Oxley Act (SOX), … Read more
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Launches REACH Initiative
On January 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) launched a new outreach initiative aimed toward vulnerable workers and underserved communities. Through the REACH initiative, as it is called, EEOC officials will hold a … Read more