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OWBPA mishap supports age bias claim, plaintiff says

By Robin E. Shea on November 6, 2026Posted in Age Discrimination, Evidence, Older Workers' Benefit Protection Act, Settlements, Severance

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Calling the plaintiff "Grandpa" probably didn't help, either. Continue Reading ›

Employer was unfair? That's not enough for an intentional infliction claim.

By Robin E. Shea on October 30, 2026Posted in Discrimination, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Wrongful Discharge

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If the employer was horrendous, horrific, and heinous, maybe. Continue Reading ›

It's official: EEOC scraps Obama-era criminal history guidance

By Robin E. Shea on October 30, 2026Posted in Background Checks, Discrimination

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We knew it was coming. Continue Reading ›

3 workplace horrors that keep employment lawyers up at night

By K. Maxwell Bernas on October 28, 2026Posted in Labor Relations, Wage-Hour

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Now that’s scary. Continue Reading ›

2 employee selections, 2 age discrimination claims

By Robin E. Shea on October 22, 2026Posted in Age Discrimination, Discrimination, Hiring, Reductions in Force

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One employer nailed it. The other? Don't ask. Continue Reading ›

Supreme Court ends ex-NLRB member’s suit to reclaim seat

By David P. Phippen on October 21, 2026Posted in Administrative Procedure, Elections, Labor Relations, Politics, Supreme Court

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Gwynne Wilcox's lawsuit is finally over. Continue Reading ›

Arizona Cardinals win in latest challenge to NFL arbitration process

By Christopher R. Deubert on October 20, 2026Posted in Sports Law

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The shield fights back. Continue Reading ›

4 must-haves for your workplace accommodation policy

By Robin E. Shea on October 16, 2026Posted in Reasonable Accommodation

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“Workplace accommodation policy? What’s that?” Continue Reading ›

EEOC to scrap criminal background guidance

By Robin E. Shea on October 9, 2026Posted in Discrimination, Hiring

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Not a surprise, given the Administration’s stance on “disparate impact.” Continue Reading ›

"Interactive process" applies to religious accommodation requests, too

By Robin E. Shea on October 2, 2026Posted in Reasonable Accommodation, Religion

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An employer learns the hard way. Continue Reading ›

This is Constangy’s flagship law blog, founded in 2010 by Robin Shea, who is chief legal editor and a regular contributor. This nationally recognized blog also features posts from other Constangy attorneys in the areas of immigration, labor relations, and sports law, keeping HR professionals and employers informed about the latest legal trends.

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