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Weintraub Tobin

(Podcast) California Employment News: Equal Pay Enforcement and Pay Data Reporting Updates

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Senate Bills 642 and 464 are set to take effect at the start of the new year, bringing important changes to the California workplace. Weintraub employment attorneys Lizbeth “Beth” West and Lukas Clary break down these new...more

Oppenheimer Investigations Group

How to Scope Investigations of “Bullying” Complaints

Because bullying is not illegal, some may wonder why allegations of bullying or abusive conduct need to be investigated at all. However, though bullying may seem less serious than unlawful conduct such as harassment,...more

Clark Hill PLC

Can an Employer Deduct Credit Card Costs from Employee Tips?

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These days, a lot of restaurant customers pay for food and drinks with a credit card, and they often leave a tip by credit card, rather than leaving cash. Credit card companies usually charge restaurant owners transaction...more

Goodwin

How to Secure and Retain Top Talent in Asset Purchases

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Recent research shows that acquired workers are nearly twice as likely to leave post-deal, with attrition increasing significantly during the first 12 months post-buyout, underscoring the critical and often underestimated...more

A&O Shearman

UK Pensions: What's new this week? November 2025 # 3

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Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. Updates to professional sole trustee code- The Association of...more

Weintraub Tobin

Furloughs Extending Beyond a Standard Pay Period Are Treated as Terminations

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For some industries, and in particular, construction, periods of slow work are inevitable. When no work is available, many employers place their employees on “furlough” – an unpaid, non-working status, but still on the...more

McAfee & Taft

Context matters: Balancing business interests and political speech

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Political speech in the workplace has continued to be a hot topic since the 2024 elections. “Political speech” can be defined as an expression of political views, affiliation, or activities within a professional setting. One...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Administrative Complaint and Subsequent Lawsuit Deemed Related Claims First Made Before EPL Coverage Incepted

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A federal district court determined that there was no coverage for a claim where a related claim was first made before the policy period began. A former employee of the insured company filed an administrative complaint...more

Jones Day

Minnesota Employers Should Review Paid Leave and Sick Time Policies for 2026

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On January 1, 2026, the Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave statute ("Minnesota Paid Leave") becomes effective, meaning Minnesota joins a growing number of states with paid leave programs. In addition, the Minnesota...more

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Employers Grapple With GLP-1 Coverage for Weight Loss

Whether and how to cover GLP-1 medications for weight loss is a challenging issue for many employers. As obesity rates remain high in many states, employers are making tough decisions about whether and how to cover GLP-1...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Employ Globally, Comply Locally: Cross-border employment and the Massachusetts Wage Act

A recent Massachusetts federal court decision should serve as an important reminder to employers that the Massachusetts Wage Act can apply even to an individual residing and working in another country, as long as there are...more

Jones Day

EU Pay Transparency: What Employers Need to Know

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The EU Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970), adopted in May 2023, aims to close the gender pay gap and strengthen enforcement of the principle of equal pay for equal work. It introduces binding obligations for employers to...more

Clark Hill PLC

December 2025 Visa Bulletin: Things of Quality Have No Fear of Time

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Foreign nationals and their sponsoring US employers eagerly await the monthly release of the US Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin, to confirm when they will be eligible to apply for permanent residence in the US: the...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Class Action Decisions Published October 2025

Highlights from this issue include: District Court Jurisdiction and Rule 23(f) Appeals. The Fifth Circuit held the filing of a Rule 23(f) petition does not divest the district court of jurisdiction to withdraw and reissue a...more

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Delaware Supreme Court Weighs Enforceability of Noncompete Agreements After Forfeiture of Equity Shares

The Supreme Court of the State of Delaware is considering a case regarding whether a former executive’s noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements, which were agreed to in exchange for company shares, remain enforceable if...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

New NCAA Betting Policy Fits Trend Of Eased Restrictions

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Starting Nov. 22, the NCAA plans to allow student-athletes and athletics staff to bet on professional sports in states where it's legal. The change was originally slated for Nov. 1 but was postponed by the Division I Board to...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

The Mirage of Simplicity

I’ve been in this business long enough to know that the only thing “simple” about a 401(k) plan is the way people pretend it is. Every provider brochure says “turnkey,” “easy to administer,” or my personal favorite, “set it...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

IRS Releases Updated Retirement Plan Annual Limits and Includes Unexpected Increase

The IRS released the cost-of-living adjustments for qualified defined contribution plans for the 2026 tax year (IRS Notice 2025-67). The following chart summarizes the key increases applicable to defined contribution plans...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

IRS Announces 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustments

The IRS announced cost-of-living adjustments for various benefit plan limitations and thresholds that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The limits for 2026 and 2025 and the applicable sections of the Internal Revenue Code are...more

Hogan Lovells

Yes, but – UK Court of Appeal rules on whistleblowing detriment

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The UK's whistleblowing legislation protects employees from being dismissed or subjected to a detriment by their employer because they have blown the whistle. An employer can also be vicariously liable if one employee...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Webinar] Before the Ball Drops: Top Employee Benefits Issues to Tackle Now - December 2nd, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET

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Join our Employee Benefits team for a concise webinar covering the top benefits issues plan sponsors should begin thinking about before year-end. From compliance deadlines and administrative issues to plan document changes...more

Fisher Phillips

Massachusetts High Court Sets New Limits on Noncompetes: 5 Things Employers Need To Know

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The Massachusetts Superior Court recently clarified the enforceability of noncompetition agreements by parent companies under the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (MNAA), serving a warning to employers in the...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Columbus Employers Face New Pay Transparency Rules

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The City of Columbus, Ohio, has joined a growing list of jurisdictions adopting pay transparency laws intended to promote pay equity. On November 4, 2025, Mayor Andrew Ginther signed an ordinance that introduces new...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

DHS to propose overhaul of OPT program for international students

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is preparing a proposed rule that is expected to significantly change the Optional Practical Training program. The OPT program allows international students to work in the United...more

DCI Consulting

[Webinar] Major Changes for Higher Ed: Preparing for DOJ Inquiries and New IPEDS Requirements - December 2nd, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm...

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Higher Education continues to be targeted by the Administration’s enforcement efforts to ensure compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws. Employment and admissions practices are subject to increased scrutiny by...more

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