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California Proposes Adding ‘Criminal History’ as a Protected Characteristic

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California Proposes Adding ‘Criminal History’ as a Protected Characteristic
California employers familiar with the state’s already complex anti-discrimination laws will want to pay close attention to Assembly Bill (AB) 2064, which would add “criminal history” as a new…
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August 19, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Wyoming lawmakers are grappling with a provocative question: Can corporations hold religious beliefs that deserve legal protection, potentially reshaping the boundaries of freedom and discrimination?

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Supreme Court debates corporate religious rights amid concerns over discrimination laws
Supreme Court affirms closely held corporations can exercise religious beliefs, raising concerns over potential abuses.
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January 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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The Arkansas Senate is grappling with a controversial bill to combat antisemitism in schools, balancing the need for student safety with the protection of free speech.

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Arkansas Senate debates antisemitism bill amid concerns over constitutionality and free speech
Senators review bill aimed at combating antisemitism while facing criticism on free speech issues.
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March 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Delta claims company made it up to Marine vet with prosthetic legs after crew booted him from exit row seat nypost.com/2025/11/13/u...

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Delta claims company made it up to Marine vet with prosthetic legs after crew booted him from exit row seat
Delta said in a statement – two days after The Post sought comment — that it “apologized directly” to the flier and took other actions to fix the situation.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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The Equality Act

The Equality Act would provide consistent and explicit anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people across key areas of life…

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The Equality Act
The Equality Act would provide consistent and explicit anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people across key areas of life, including employment,…
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September 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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California 2025: The Next Wave of New Employer Compliance Obligations Is About to Hit

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California 2025: The Next Wave of New Employer Compliance Obligations Is About to Hit
The California Legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom have again enacted a number of laws that will affect California employers. This Insight summarizes the significant changes to California employment...
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December 19, 2024 at 3:51 PM
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Tennessee is on the verge of a monumental change as lawmakers propose transferring civil rights enforcement to the Attorney General's office, raising questions about the future of protections against discrimination.

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Tennessee Senate approves transfer of civil rights enforcement to Attorney General's office
Senate bill shifts enforcement from Human Rights Commission to Attorney General by July 2025.
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April 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Utah's Senate is taking a bold step to redefine workplace protections by proposing to lower the harassment threshold for small businesses from 15 to just 10 employees—what could this mean for the state's economy?

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Utah Senate committee debates lowering workplace discrimination threshold from 15 to 10 employees
Senators discuss proposed changes to workplace protections affecting Utah's small businesses and discrimination laws.
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February 5, 2025 at 11:46 AM