On November 19, 2015, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its annual Performance and Accountability Report (PAR), which highlights key EEOC developments over the past fiscal year, ending September 30, 2015.
On November 17, 2015, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held an employer’s rejection of an employee’s rescission of resignation can “sometimes constitute an adverse employment action” and may be considered retaliation under Title VII.
The EEOC has issued a proposed rule to amend the regulations implementing Title II of GINA as they relate to employer wellness programs that are part of group health plans.
In a case of first impression at the appellate level, the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District of Missouri has held that the Missouri Human Rights Act does not prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation.
On October 6, 2015, California's Governor signed into law Senate Bill 358, legislation intended to increase wage transparency and which will make it more difficult for an employer to defend against an equal pay claim.
