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Oct 22, 2024

How to address, investigate workplace harassment

By Shayda Le The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published final guidance on harassment in the workplace earlier this year. While this guidance is not law, it provides employers with an […]

A protestor marks the first anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization by holding a neon sign June 23, 2023, in front of the tribunal’s Washington chambers. (Associated Press file)
Oct 14, 2024

10 South Carolinians face pregnancy-related charges after Dobbs ruling

South Carolina is one of the handful of states that has charged women with pregnancy-related crimes in the year after the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its Dobbs decision, the […]

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Oct 10, 2024

Lawsuits boost enforcement of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

In a significant push to enforce the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has recently taken legal action against multiple employers for alleged violations of […]

Without admitting wrongdoing, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has agreed to pay $45 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging the agency discriminated against pregnant workers. (Associated Press file)
Sep 17, 2024

Pregnancy discrimination case settles for $45 million

New England Biz Law Update U.S. Customs and Border Protection will pay $45 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging widespread pregnancy discrimination. The case highlights the need to […]

Gov. Maura Healey is one of two Massachusetts officials and a nonprofit official being sued after the state started a campaign urging pregnant women not to seek help from ‘crisis pregnancy centers.’ (Associated Press file)
Aug 30, 2024

Pregnancy centers sue Massachusetts over campaign

BOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey launched a $1 million taxpayer-funded initiative in June designed to discourage people from seeking help from “crisis pregnancy centers” that are typically religiously affiliated […]

Sep 19, 2023

EEOC proposes expansive Pregnant Worker Act rule  

By Pat Murphy   The newly proposed rule to implement the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act paints an employee’s right to a reasonable accommodation with a broad brush while maintaining a […]

Feb 21, 2018

Bill to likely ban all abortions advances in South Carolina

COLUMBIA (AP) South Carolina senators have advanced a bill that would likely ban all abortions in the state. Local media report the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-9 Feb. 20 to advance […]


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