religion

While some protections under Title VII have been undermined, religious accommodation has become a focal point. Here is how: The Supreme Court raised the bar for an employer to deny a request from the low “de minimus cost” to the … Read More

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been without a quorum for months. No quorum, no power. (Let’s skip the what happened and how we got here.) The EEOC should have a quorum very soon:  3 members–2 Republicans and one … Read More

Discrimination is illegal. Still. The laws have not changed. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs are not illegal. Preferences and discrimination are illegal–same as it ever was. Why are organizations throwing out the baby with the bath water? Confusion. On … Read More

Many years ago, we took our kids on a Segway tour of Boston. At the end of the operational instructions we were told–in a terrific accent–“Just don’t be wicked stupid.” That advice would have really helped Blue Cross of Michigan … Read More

The US Supreme Court has a blockbuster case before them that could change the standard for employers to accommodate requests based on religion. On Tuesday, arguments in Groff v DeJoy were heard.  Oral argument is not a definitive indicator on … Read More