On February 11, 2025, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, alleging that the coffee chain’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs violate both Missouri and federal civil rights laws. The lawsuit, initiated in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern D
Michigan has recently enacted significant changes to its labor laws, affecting minimum wage rates, tip credits, and paid sick leave. These changes are the result of a lengthy legal and legislative process aimed at balancing employer concerns with worker protections. The journey began in 2018 when
Amid a charged political climate and faced with a mandate from the Michigan Supreme Court, the Michigan Legislature embarked on an urgent mission to craft new laws addressing minimum wage and paid sick time policies. The legislative agenda was shaped by necessity rather than choice, as lawmakers
On February 14, 2025, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) made a significant decision to rescind a series of enforcement guidance documents issued during the Biden administration, a move that sent ripples through labor relations circles across the country. The rescinded documents covered a
Duke University has reached a settlement in a pay discrimination lawsuit filed by Rachel Lance, a professor in the School of Medicine. In August 2023, Lance accused the university of gender-based pay discrimination and retaliation, highlighting the disparities between her salary and that of her
The primary care workforce in Massachusetts is under significant strain, with state residents facing challenges in accessing basic preventive care. This growing crisis means patients are often unable to receive timely and essential health services necessary for maintaining overall well-being. In
