Kerri Beatty

EEOC Files Lawsuit Against Coca-Cola Alleging Sex Discrimination for Holding a Women Only Networking Event

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On February 17, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) filed a federal lawsuit against Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Inc. (“Coca-Cola”), claiming that the company violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act by excluding male employees from a company sponsored event. The complaint alleges that in September 2024, Coca-Cola held a two-day networking event at … Read more

New York City Issues Guidance Regarding the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act York City

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The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) has released guidance on the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”) and its recently enacted amendments.  As we previously reported, the amendments took effect on February 22, 2026.  The guidance is presented as a FAQ document which can be found … Read more

Reminder: New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act Amendments

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As a reminder, the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”) has been amended expanding its leave entitlements to employees.  The amendments went into effect on February 22, 2026. The amended ESSTA requires employers to provide employees with a minimum of 32 hours of unpaid safe and sick time immediately upon hire … Read more

EEOC Investigates Nike Over Alleged Discrimination Against White Employees

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has filed a motion in a Missouri federal court disclosing an investigation into allegations that the sportswear company, Nike may have violated Title VII “by engaging in a pattern or practice of disparate treatment against white employees, applicants, and training program participants in hiring, promotion, demotion, or separation decisions … Read more

EEOC Signals Shift in Priorities by Urging White Males to File Workplace Discrimination Claims

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In a recent social media post, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) Chair Andrea Lucas brings the agency’s shift in priorities to the forefront by urging white males to file claims if they have experienced workplace discrimination based on their race or sex.  Specifically, on the social media platform X, Andrea Lucas stated, “Are you … Read more