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Customs & Border Protection Employees Reach $45 Million Settlement After Uncovering Widespread Pregnancy Discrimination https://lnkd.in/eC7zjMfn

I am excited to announce "Workplace Diversity after Students for Fair Admissions: A Chat with EEOC Chair Burrows." This is a #free webinar presented by the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association Bench Bar Committee, and co-sponsored by the?Bar Association of the District of Columbia?&?National Bar Association. Join us for a virtual discussion with panelists Chair Charlotte Burrows (EEOC Chair), Judge Todd Edelman (D.C. Superior Court Judge), Maya J. (Associate Attorney at Gilbert Employment Law, P.C.) and Jocelyn Cuttino (Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and founding member of the firm’s multidisciplinary workplace culture consulting team) on the latest employment cases following #SCOTUS’ decisions in the affirmative action cases, SFFA v. UNC Chapel-Hill and SFFA v. Harvard. We will unpack recent 4th and 10th Circuit cases, among others, hear from Chair Burrows on the impact of these decisions and the Commissions’ response, and then discuss strategies to respond to relevant legal arguments meant to hamper diversity initiatives in the workplace. Register here: bit.ly/mwela-sffa

GEL Attorney to Present at the NELA Annual Convention GEL Counsel?Andrew J. Perlmutter will be a presenter at the annual convention?of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), to be held in Philadelphia, PA, on June 26-29, 2024. Mr. Perlmutter will participate in a panel entitled “Representing Federal Sector Employees 101″ on June 28, 2024. The NELA convention is the largest gathering of plaintiffs’ employment lawyers nationally. For more information or to register, go to?https://lnkd.in/ekfxuhtE.

If you spend your day advising managers on leave and attendance inquiries, performance management plans, and conduct issues, you won’t want to miss the upcoming Advanced Employee Relations training on May 14-16! ?? Register today to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4dIY3lR This engaging course will provide experienced practitioners with the tools to navigate the complexities of employee relations with confidence. Whether you attend one day, or all 3, you’ll have the opportunity to: ?? Explore nuanced approaches to administering sick leave, LWOP, and FMLA ?? Develop a successful system for managing performance, from appraisal systems to performance plans ?? Establish effective disciplinary programs We hope to see you there! #EmployeeRelations #LegalTraining #Leadership

#ICYMI: We are so proud to announce that our client, Marina Portillo, was awarded $455,714 in damages for a case she brought against her former employers after she was sexually assaulted in the workplace. The appalling nature of Ms. Portillo’s experience underscores the importance of having advocates who will tirelessly fight for your right to a discrimination-free workplace. Read more about the case: https://bit.ly/4b5M8fq

#ICYMI: On March 11, the Tenth Circuit issued an appellate ruling upholding the dismissal of a Title VII lawsuit that claimed a DEI training created a hostile work environment. This ruling is just the tip of the iceberg, and courts around the country are expected to weigh in on similar issues in the near future. Kevin Owen, partner at Gilbert Employment Law, spoke to The National Law Journal about the recent decision, noting that the training material and glossary terms cited in the complaint are not the norm in all DEI workshops.? Specifically, Mr. Owen told The National Law Journal, that he would “be cautious in assuming that any DEI training automatically leads to a finding of racial animus.”? The case highlights the importance of employers working with counsel to vet materials for DEI programs and initiatives. Read more about the case here: https://bit.ly/3TvUN3L

You might see some familiar faces at the National Employment Lawyers Association’s 2024 Spring Seminar. Our very own Gary Gilbert, Partner, Kevin Owen, Partner, and Grace Carter, Of Counsel, will be speaking on and moderating various panels this year. In exploring the theme, “Representing Federal and Public Employees,” our colleagues will be covering everything from how to effectively represent your client before the EEOC to the nuances of representing federal employee whistleblowers. We're honored to contribute to NELA’s Spring Seminar and share our insights with fellow legal professionals. To learn more or register for the event, visit: https://bit.ly/3Tqkbb5

On March 12, 2024, we honored Equal Pay Day, a day that is selected to symbolize how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned the previous year.? On June 10, 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the #EqualPayAct into law. This landmark legislation required that all individuals in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work, regardless of their gender.? It’s been 61 years since this law took effect, yet women from every corner of the country still bear the brunt of the gender wage gap – especially women of color.? According to an analysis by Pew Research Center (https://pewrsr.ch/3x4ltky) women earned an average of 82 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2022. Since 2005, Gilbert Employment Law has handled all types of gender-related workplace disputes and has advocated on behalf of employees at every organizational level nationwide. We believe that every individual, regardless of their gender, deserves a workplace free from discrimination. That’s why we remain steadfast in our fight for pay parity and a more just, equitable workplace for all. If you are facing inequity in the workplace, contact our office today: https://bit.ly/3TIuIzF #EqualPay #GenderPayGap #Discrimination

As anyone in Washington, D.C. knows, the District’s 911 call and dispatch center has been plagued with critical failures. We are proud to represent Cleo Subido, the former interim director of the Washington, D.C. Office of Unified Communications (OUC), who fought to address these issues, improve transparency at the agency – and was fired because of it. Read Ms. Subido’s recent interview with ABC about the issues at the District’s 911 call and dispatch center, and about the retaliation she experienced here: https://bit.ly/3TyxZ4M Speaking up about or reporting your employer’s wrongdoing should never place a target on your back. Here at GEL, we understand that brave and ethical action can be risky and we never stop fighting for our clients in pursuit of the justice they deserve. If you are facing retaliation in the workplace for blowing the whistle, contact us here: https://bit.ly/3PlWzmJ

Just like race or gender, sexual orientation is a protected class. That means employers cannot discriminate against workers due to their sexual orientation. Do you know what sexual orientation discrimination may look like in the workplace? Learn more below. ??