In a significant win for employers, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit reversed a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision that found a national retailer violated federal labor law by prohibiting an...more
Earlier this year, North Carolina enacted Senate Bill 311, known as the "Law and Order Act," which significantly amends the North Carolina Workplace Violence Prevention Act (WVPA). The amendments broaden the scope of conduct...more
On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division released four new opinion letters interpreting the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). ...more
10/31/2025
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The contemporary workplace is characterized by unprecedented generational diversity. Having a multigenerational workforce can lead to diverse perspectives, knowledge sharing, enhanced productivity, and mentoring...more
9/26/2025
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Last week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released two technical assistance documents focused on potential unlawful discrimination related to diversity,...more
3/28/2025
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is facing scrutiny over the alleged removal of numerous workplace safety documents from public access, particularly those containing words such as "diverse,"...more
In the recent transition of presidential power, President Donald Trump issued a number of executive orders and has taken actions regarding administrative personnel that have a direct impact on private employers who interact...more
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued a memorandum this week titled "Remedying the Harmful Effects of Non-Compete and 'Stay-or-Pay' Provisions that Violate the National Labor...more
10/11/2024
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A shift to greater wage transparency continues across the U.S. as the District of Columbia is set to require employers to include salary ranges for open positions. The Pay Scale and Benefits Disclosure Amendment, more...more
It’s that time of year again. March Madness is around the corner and people are buzzing about brackets. Maybe you are even hosting a company-wide bracket contest. While these friendly contests can keep employees engaged and...more
Today employers have at their disposal many applications and automated solutions to help them with making employment decisions such as hiring, firing, promotion, or discipline. However, using these applications and automated...more