What is Executive Order 11246? Executive Order 11246 is a U.S. federal order issued on September 24, 1965, aimed at promoting equal employment opportunities and prohibiting discrimination in the workplace by federal contractors and subcontractors. The order is a key component of efforts to ensure nondiscrimination and affirmative action in employment practices. Key Provisions of…
Landmark Pregnancy Discrimination Class Action Settled for $45 Million In a landmark victory for workplace equality, the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency has agreed to pay a staggering $45 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging widespread pregnancy discrimination against its officers and agricultural specialists. This settlement, hailed as a significant step…
Proposition 22 “Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act” Passes In November 2020, 58.6 percent of California voters passed Proposition 22, or the “Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act”. (“Prop 22”) Prop 22 added Section 7448 to 7467 to California’s Business and Professions Code. An “app-based driver” is a person who works as a driver or…