The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (“ENDA”) was introduced on April 25 as S-815. A companion bill HR 1755 was introduced in the House. The legislation prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Notwithstanding 39 Senate sponsors or co-sponsors, passage will be difficult. Similar measures have been introduced in
EEOC Hears Testimony Concerning Employer Wellness Programs and the Need for Agency Clarification
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Leslie Silverman, former EEOC Commissioner, now Co-Chair of Proskauer’s Government Regulatory and Contract Compliance Group, was part of a panel that testified before the EEOC today concerning the need for clearer guidance from the agency with respect to the interplay between wellness programs and anti-discrimination laws.
Proskauer Presents Webinar On Recent Compensation Developments
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Today, Proskauer partners Larry Lorber, Connie Bertram and Leslie Silverman presented a webinar entitled “The OFCCP’s New Compensation Standards: What Does It Mean For Federal Contractors And For Pay Equity Claims Before The EEOC And Federal Courts?” The webinar reviewed the OFCCP’s recent Directive 307 adopting new standards for compensation reviews. It also analyzed both the OFCCP’s and EEOC’s strategies for analyzing compensation issues. Proskauer provided practice guidance to employers to assess their compensation systems in light of these agencies’ renewed emphasis on compensation. To access the program, please continue reading.