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Last month, we discussed the fact that the Supreme Court has granted certiorari in a case involving Gavin Grimm, a transgender student in Virginia, and his attempt to use men’s restrooms and locker-room facilities in his school district. The critical issue in the case involves the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) interpretation of a federal prohibition on sex discrimination in schools. The DOE concluded that the term “sex” includes gender identity and sexual orientation, initially permitting Grimm the access he desired. After his county school board implemented a policy in direct contrast to the DOE’s interpretation, Grimm filed suit in district court, challenging the policy. The case was dismissed, and subsequently appealed by Grimm to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. In G.G. ex rel. Grimm v. Gloucester Cty. Sch. Bd., 822 F.3d 709 (4th Cir. 2016), the Fourth Circuit, giving deference to the DOE’s interpretation of federal regulations, overruled the district court’s dismissal, and upheld the DOE’s interpretation of the meaning of “sex.”
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Looking Back and Looking Forward: Labor and Employment Trends for 2018
By Robert G. Brody and Alexander Friedman
President Trump had an eventful first year in the labor and employment arena. With his first year in office now wrapping up, this is a perfect time to look back at how the Trump Administration's policies have shaped labor and employment law issues at both the federal and state level, and where we expect to go in 2018.
Third Circuit's Paid Breaks Ruling a Bright Line, But Not an Open Door
By David Gialanella
A federal appeals court offered a clear rule earlier in 2017, in holding that employees must be paid for breaks lasting 20 minutes or less, but private suits on that issue have been few, and appear poised to remain so, practitioners say.
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of a Bad Sexual Harassment Policy
By Erin Mulvaney
How can companies make sure they have sexual harassment policies in place to protect interests and employees? The authors talked to several attorneys about common pitfalls and the lay of the land in the corporate environment right now. Here are highlights from those conversations.
Employee Claims in Bankruptcy Pose Significant Liability Exposure
By Shane G. Ramsey and David M. Barnes, Jr.
When a corporation determines to file for Chapter 11 protection, questions concerning the status of existing labor and employment agreements and viability of employee claims immediately arise. Indeed, there are litanies of potential pitfalls for companies that file for bankruptcy without strictly following the requirements of federal or state employment laws.
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