Worldwide: Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

The Ninth Circuit's landmark interpretation of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act establishes critical timing standards for when disputes arise and claims accrue. This decision determines whether employees can bypass arbitration agreements when pursuing sexual harassment claims, hinging on whether key events occurred before or after March 3, 2022.

Lawyer and workplace investigator Rachel Turnpenney discusses the critical shift from an advocate's mindset to a neutral investigator's approach when conducting workplace investigations. The conversation explores the unique challenges of sexual misconduct investigations, including managing heightened emotions, balancing urgency with trauma-informed processes, and identifying recurring patterns in workplace harassment cases.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Title IX permits schools to limit participation in girls' and women's sports to students assigned female at birth, and that state laws restricting such participation do not violate the Equal Protection Clause. This landmark decision provides critical guidance for educational institutions and state policymakers on athletic eligibility rules. The Court's 9-0 decision on Title IX and 6-3 ruling on constitutional grounds establishes clear parameters for schools navigating t