In Pontinen v. U.S. Steel Corp., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled in favor of an employer that rescinded a job offer on the grounds that the job applicant posed a direct threat to himself and others in the workplace. Under the Americans With Disabilities Act, an…
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act—A Closer Look, as the Date for Implementation Approaches
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will go into effect June 27, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said it will begin accepting violation complaints beginning the same day. Under the law, employers with at least 15 employees are required to make reasonable accommodations for the…
EEOC Announced Year-End Litigation Round-Up for Fiscal Year 2023
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed 143 new employment discrimination lawsuits in fiscal year 2023, representing more than a 50% increase over fiscal year 2022 suit filings, according to preliminary data. The fiscal year 2023 suit filings include 25 systemic lawsuits, almost…
EEOC’s Priorities for 2024 and Beyond
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s newly released Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2024 to 2028 sets forth six issues that will be prioritized by the agency. These include the use of artificial intelligence tools to screen and assess applicants during the hiring process and…
11th Circuit: Employers Can Define the Essential Functions of the Job, but Must Be Able to Back It Up
In Lewis v. Union Home Mortgage Corp., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit recently held employers can define the essential functions of the job and employees must be qualified to perform those essential functions. The 11th Circuit found that Union Home established, through the…
Jobs With No Experience Are Growing as Companies Emphasize Skills
A growing share of employers are relaxing demands that job candidates have a certain amount of experience to be considered for openings, especially in high-wage positions that require college degrees, according to an analysis by job site Indeed. Earlier this month, just 30% of Indeed job postings…
Colorado Employers Take Note: Are You Complying With the Job Application Fairness Act?
Under the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, employers must comply with a provision prohibiting them from asking job applicants to disclose their age on employment applications by July 1. The law prohibits employers from asking questions in initial applications about the applicant’s date of…
Now Available for Preorder: ASA Certified Search ConsultantSM Program
Starting today, you can preorder the association’s new certification package, which has been specifically designed for search and placement professionals. The ASA Certified Search Consultant program focuses on federal employment laws specific to recruiters and on state licensing and registration laws applicable to direct hire firms. ASA will release study tools, a practice exam, and…
Now Available for Preorder: ASA Certified Search ConsultantSM Program
Right now, you can preorder the association’s new certification package, which has been specifically designed for search and placement professionals. The ASA Certified Search Consultant program focuses on federal employment laws specific to recruiters and on state licensing and registration laws applicable to direct hire firms. ASA will release study tools, a practice exam, and…
Now Available for Preorder: ASA Certified Search ConsultantSM Program
Right now, you can preorder the association’s new certification package, which has been specifically designed for search and placement professionals. The ASA Certified Search Consultant program focuses on federal employment laws specific to recruiters and on state licensing and registration laws applicable to direct hire firms. ASA will release study tools, a practice exam, and…
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