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Employer thought it would get this harassment suit thrown out.

By Robin E. Shea on April 10, 2026Posted in Civil Procedure, Harassment, Wrongful Discharge

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Bless its heart. Continue Reading ›

Blake Lively's Title VII claim didn't "bloom": She wasn't an employee.

By Rachael Rustmann on April 7, 2026Posted in Independent Contractor, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment

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Not very sexy, but a dismissal is a dismissal. Continue Reading ›

Simply divine! 10 "easy" steps to religious accommodation

By Robin E. Shea on April 2, 2026Posted in Reasonable Accommodation, Religion

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These are nothing short of miraculous. Continue Reading ›

FY 2027 H-1B Cap Update: Lottery results released, filing period has begun!

By Punam Singh Rogers on April 2, 2026Posted in Immigration

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What employers need to know. Continue Reading ›

FMLA and ADA Compliance: Five keys for employers on leave and accommodations

By Darrick L. McDuffie and Kristin Titley on April 1, 2026Posted in Americans with Disabilities Act, ConstangyTV, Family and Medical Leave Act, Webinars

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In a recent webinar on FMLA and ADA compliance, we discussed common compliance traps under the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, and what employers can do to avoid them. Continue Reading ›

Stop saying the average NFL career is about three years

By Christopher R. Deubert on March 24, 2026Posted in Sports Law

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Garbage in, garbage out. Continue Reading ›

Up Close: 10 "easy" steps to disability, pregnancy accommodation

By Robin E. Shea on March 20, 2026Posted in Americans with Disabilities Act, Pregnancy, Reasonable Accommodation

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"Easy" may be an exaggeration, but these aren't too bad. Continue Reading ›

Former NFL player pursues duty of fair representation claim against union

By Christopher R. Deubert on March 17, 2026Posted in Sports Law

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When is a union’s mistake actionable? Continue Reading ›

Age law saves employer in lawsuit having zero to do with age

By Robin E. Shea on March 13, 2026Posted in Age Discrimination, Older Workers' Benefit Protection Act, Settlements

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Older Workers Benefit Protection Act to the rescue! In a race-sex-retaliation case. Continue Reading ›

Flores is back in the game against NFL. Now what?

By Christopher R. Deubert on March 10, 2026Posted in Sports Law

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Does the NFL fight or punt? Continue Reading ›

This is Constangy’s flagship law blog, founded in 2010 by Robin Shea, who is chief legal editor and a regular contributor. This nationally recognized blog also features posts from other Constangy attorneys in the areas of immigration, labor relations, and sports law, keeping HR professionals and employers informed about the latest legal trends.

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