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EEOC Unveils Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Performance Report

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has unveiled its comprehensive report on the agency’s performance for fiscal year (FY) 2023, spanning from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023. Aligned with its strategic plan...

Your OSHA Rights: The Right to Appoint a Representative

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a finalized amendment to a regulation regarding the designation of a representative to accompany OSHA inspectors during workplace inspections. But why is this significant? In the...

Crafting Restrictive Covenants in Retail: Lessons from Labor Board Directives

Amid the shifting dynamics of the retail sector, where intellectual property (IP) holds paramount importance and competition is intense, the utilization of restrictive covenants stands as a cornerstone for safeguarding proprietary assets. Through the lens...

The EEOC Issues Two Updates on Litigation Program

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) unveiled the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Office of General Counsel (OGC) Annual Report, spanning from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023. Additionally, they introduced a new data...

Trademark Essentials: Proactive Approaches to Preventing Disputes and Clarifying Consumer Perception

Trademark disputes pose significant challenges, both in terms of time and cost. By taking proactive steps to assess risks and avoid infringement, emerging companies can save valuable resources. At the core of most trademark disputes...

Texas Prohibits COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Employers (US)

COVID-19 vaccinations have stirred discussions within workplaces, especially since their widespread availability in late 2020. Initially, some states prohibited government employers from mandating vaccinations for employees, leaving private sector policies to individual employers. Now, this...

EEOC Publishes Dual Reports on Disabilities in the Federal Workforce

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has unveiled two comprehensive reports shedding light on the status of individuals with disabilities within the federal workforce. Entitled “Optimal Strategies for Leveraging Schedule A to Recruit, Employ...

Evolution of Non-Compete Agreements: Navigating a Dynamic Legal Terrain

The propriety of restrictive covenants – including covenants not to compete – has long been a contentious topic in the realm of employment law for DC Civil Lawyers. Many debates center on balancing the interests...

Engage with Employees: Exploring ADA Accommodations Together

DC Employment Lawyers Note: Navigating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) demands employers to offer reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Essential to this process is the “interactive process,” wherein employers and requesting employees collaborate...

Be Mindful of Your Audience: Sharing Confidential Information with AI Programs May Lead to Claims of Trade Secret Misappropriation

AI tools like ChatGPT and Otter are increasingly utilized by employees to streamline business tasks. Otter, specifically, serves as an AI Meeting Assistant, offering real-time transcription and summarization of meetings, audio recording, slide capturing, action...
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