Can Employers Host Women-Only Workplace Events? EEOC Sues Coca-Cola Over Alleged Title VII Violation
In its recently filed lawsuit, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleged that Coca-Cola Northeast violated federal law when it excluded male employees from an employer-sponsored event. The EEOC alleges that Coca-Cola Northeast excused female employees who attended the event from their regular work duties over the two days, paid them their regular wages without requiring them to use vacation, and paid for lodging, meals, and related expenses. The company did not invite male employees to attend.
Thomas v. EOTech, LLC: Employers Cannot Shorten EEOC Filing Deadlines Under Title VII or ADEA
The Fourth Circuit recently held that agreements with employees may not prospectively shorten the time for employees to bring claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. The court found that such agreements impermissibly interfere with the statutes' unique remedial structure.
Summer Reading: Five Documents Independent Schools Should Review This Summer
As the academic year begins to wind down, the summer break offers a valuable window for reflection and preparation. For independent school leaders, it's an ideal time to step back from day-to-day demands and ensure that key institutional documents are current, compliant, and aligned with your school's mission and evolving needs.
Attorney Spotlight
We Want to Hear from You
What legal issues are keeping you up at night?
We are continuing to monitor key trends and significant updates that affect employers across a wide variety of industries. We want to make sure we touch upon issues that are of concern to you. We invite you to take a moment and let us know what you would like to hear more about in this newsletter. Click below to email our team of attorneys.
About the Labor and Employment Group
The national, 40-person Labor and Employment team at Venable provides guidance and support across the full spectrum of workplace dynamics – helping employers control costs, avoid disputes, and defend themselves when litigation arises. Allison Gotfried, editor of this newsletter, invites you to share the content with your colleagues and reach out with any questions.