In this episode, AGG Employment partners Theresa Kananen and Rick Mitchell discuss significant changes in the federal government’s approach to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and what this means for employers.

The conversation examines DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel’s recent position on disparate impact liability and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s decision to rescind its longstanding affirmative action guidelines. They also analyze recent decisions from the Supreme Court of the United States and what employers should consider when reviewing hiring practices, diversity initiatives, and other workplace programs involving protected characteristics.

In this episode, AGG Employment partners Ed Cadagin and Megan Mitchell unpack new Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") guidance on telework and reasonable accommodations.

Although the guidance is directed at federal agencies under the Rehabilitation Act, it offers important insight into how the EEOC is likely to evaluate similar issues under the ADA for private employers. Ed and Megan discuss when telework may be required, how employers can reassess pandemic-era remote work arrangements, and best practices for handling accommodation requests in the workplace. The team shares actionable guidance to help organizations navigate telework decisions with confidence.

In this episode, AGG Employment attorneys Ashley Kelly, Theresa Kananen, and Lindsey Locke share what employers need to know about political speech in today’s workplace.

They address common misconceptions about the First Amendment, explain how the NLRA can protect certain employee discussions — even when politically charged — and highlight how discrimination laws and state protections may come into play. Through practical examples, the team shares smart, balanced strategies for managing workplace conduct while minimizing legal risk.