Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section

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In case you missed it, check out “Muldrow v. City of St. Louis: A Huge Win for Employees in Employment Discrimination Claims” in the November/December 2024 Bar Journal. The article is written by Jennifer D. Zumarraga, who retired last year from Sass Law Firm, and Annabella Tubbs, a law clerk at the firm. The article explores the history of Title VII’s harm standard as interpreted by the circuit courts pre-Muldrow, the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in?Muldrow, and how the?Muldrow?decision broadened the type of harm that is actionable in Title VII and other anti-discrimination laws. It also discusses questions the?Muldrow?decision raises concerning what constitutes an “adverse action” in the context of retaliation claims. Finally, the article offers some criticism of the differing standards applicable to discrimination claims versus retaliation claims and suggests possible reform.

Did you know? The Florida Bar InReach catalog allows you to search for Labor & Employment Law CLE, and we've created a link that goes directly to the courses! You can buy downloadable audio and online seminars (on-demand). Check out bit.ly/LE_Law_CLE for direct access to some of our recent programs: ?? Litigation Skills and Technology (9 CLE, 1 Technology) ?? 25th Labor and Employment Law Annual Update and Certification Review (17.5 CLE; 17.5 Labor and Employment) ?? Practicing in Front of State Labor and Employment Agencies (8 CLE; 8 Labor and Employment; 8 State & Federal Government & Administrative Practice)

Ask A Mediator! All You Wanted to Know About EEOC's Mediation Program: Free webinar on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (EST). - Katherine Perez, EEOC Dallas District Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator - Manuel Medina, EEOC San Antonio Office Mediator - Ian Shoff, EEOC Dallas Office Mediator - Katherine Gonzalez, EEOC Dallas Office Mediator - Barbara Fuller, EEOC Dallas Office Mediator - Gwen Sneed, EEOC Dallas Office Mediator

Registration is OPEN! Make plans to join us at the beautiful Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key for 2025 Advanced Labor Topics, a two-day, in-person, educational and networking event you don’t want to miss. The LE Section Executive Council meets from 5–6 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, and the CLE program is scheduled for Friday, April 25, and the morning of Saturday, April 26. Register now at bit.ly/LE_ALT25. In-person attendance* at Advanced Labor Topics is an incredible opportunity to learn from nationally renowned speakers. Experienced litigators, arbitrators, mediators, and members of the judiciary will discuss the latest developments in labor and employment law. Hear the latest updates first-hand from key government agencies and well-known leaders in their respective specialty practice areas. Gain labor and employment law insights directly from the sources and share in the experience with your fellow practitioners in this dynamic area of law. Course number 8963 is approved for 9 CLE, 1 Technology, 1 Professionalism, and 9 Labor and Employment Law board certification credits. Labor and Employment Law Section members register for $550; non-section members only $595. *Audio and video recordings of the course will be available to purchase online after the program is presented.

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THIS WEDNESDAY (3/5): Don't miss this all-new program designed for attorneys and legal professionals looking to expand their technological proficiency while sharpening their litigation expertise. Register now at bit.ly/LE_8808. This CLE will offer a comprehensive overview of the latest techniques and strategies that can transform your practice. Topics include jury selection, mediations in a digital age, going paperless, A.I. and litigation, discovery disputes, motions for summary judgment, and using tech to bolster your case. (8808) 9 CLE and 1 Technology. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your practice and stay competitive in an ever-evolving legal landscape!

Save the dates! Registration opens SOON for our 2025 Advanced Labor Topics, a two-day, in-person event at Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key. We hope to see you there.

REMINDER: Don't miss our February 27 Labor & Employment Law CLE and Happy Hour in Tampa! Register now at bit.ly/LE_2-27_CLE The Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section, Hillsborough County Bar Association Labor & Employment Section, and Clearwater Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section have teamed up to bring you a “Top Employment Law Updates for 2025” CLE and Happy Hour on February 27 at the Chester H. Ferguson Law Center in Tampa. Our expert speakers are Yvette Everhart, Sass Law Firm, and Rachael Wood, Johnson Pope. The events start at 4:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Today (2/19), U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Acting Chair Andrea Lucas announced “The EEOC is putting employers and other covered entities on notice: if you are part of the pipeline contributing to our immigration crisis or abusing our legal immigration system via illegal preferences against American workers, you must stop. The law applies to you, and you are not above the law. The EEOC is here to protect all workers from unlawful national origin discrimination, including American workers.”