[Panel] Labor Law Under the Trump Administration
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California Employment News: Understanding the Workplace Know Your Rights Act
How to Plan Ahead with Employment Agreements
Tricks, Not Treats: Frighteningly Common Employment Pitfalls to Avoid
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State Law Trends, “Captive Audience” Ban Clash, Rhode Island Menopause Law - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
California Employment News: New Enforcement Tools for Wage Theft Judgments
From “Houston, We Have a Problem” to Workplace Safety: Lessons from Apollo 13 - Hiring to Firing Podcast
As the calendar turns to 2026, employers across the country face a fresh wave of labor and employment law changes that will reshape workplace compliance, employee rights, and business operations. From expanded protections for...more
My nonlawyer friends often assume non-compete agreements are not enforceable, usually because they had read an old headline about the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) proposed rule banning non-competes or an article...more
Businesses operating in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia recently received much-needed clarity from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals on how to determine whether their workers are independent contractors or employees – a...more
Es ist wieder soweit: Zum Ende eines jeden Geschäftsjahres stehen nicht nur die strategische Planung für das kommende Geschäftsjahr, sondern auch die Zielvereinbarungen bzw....more
On October 25, 2025, the New York City Council enacted into law amendments to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”) and the Temporary Schedule Change Act (“TSCA”). The amendments will take effect on February 22, 2026....more
October 2025 may very well be remembered as a turning point in the U.S. labor market. According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, employers announced approximately 153,000 job cuts last month, marking the highest October total...more
Private sector employers in New York should get ready to comply with or certify their exemption from the New York State Secure Choice Savings Program (“New York Secure Choice”), the state’s mandatory employer-facilitated...more
Key Takeaways - In 2025, Illinois boosted paid breaks for nursing mothers, NICU leave, and organ donation rights for part-time employees. Significant amendments to the Workplace Transparency Act will require new...more
On January 21, the day after President Trump designated Andrea Lucas as Acting Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Commission issued a press release describing Ms. Lucas’s priorities as including the...more
This month’s legal developments include a key case decided in New Jersey that supports a less stringent application of that state’s ABC test for independent contractor (IC) status. In late April 2025, the New Jersey Labor...more
US trade restrictions targeting labor rights concerns in foreign countries and their potential effects on US competitiveness have expanded again in recent months, widening the field of trade risks companies must consider. The...more
The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE Act 2.0”) makes many changes impacting retirement plans. Among the most significant are changes affecting “catch-up” contributions. The IRS recently finalized regulations relating to these...more
As the new year approaches, Illinois will ring in 2026 with a new wave of legislative changes impacting employment practices. Among the most notable are expansions to employee leave entitlements and new limitations on certain...more
The House is expected to vote on the continuing resolution (CR) and minibus package as early as 4 pm tomorrow, with members on their way back to Washington, D.C. in anticipation of the vote....more
On October 30, 2025, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an important decision in Amazon.com Services, LLC v. Malloy when it concluded that Nevada’s wage and hour laws do not incorporate the federal Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947...more
Every employment relationship eventually reaches an end. How that departure is handled can influence an organization’s culture, legal posture, and reputation. A structured exit interview offers more than a formality. It...more
Every business has something that gives it a competitive edge—a process, client list, formula, or strategy that sets it apart. Protecting that information is not only essential to maintaining an advantage in the market but is...more
As of January 20, 2025—inauguration day—most of us who keep a close eye on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) expected that significant changes to key NLRB policies and precedents would soon be in the offing, as has...more
This week, we examine what employers should anticipate as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)—which currently has only one active member, a Democrat, and four vacancies—moves closer to regaining a quorum and resuming...more
On November 6th, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling that found Home Depot unlawfully terminated a Minnesota employee who refused to remove a Black...more
New York State lawmakers recently passed a bill to prohibit employers from requiring workers to repay certain costs if they leave their jobs. The bill has not been signed or vetoed by Governor Kathy Hochul yet....more
As part of this year’s budget, New York State added Section 139-m to the State Finance Law, which requires bidders on competitive state procurements to certify that they have a written policy addressing gender-based violence...more
2025 has already been a roller coaster for plan sponsors—regulatory change, cybersecurity threats, shifting fiduciary standards. But—brace yourselves—2026 is going to test all the work you thought you had under control....more
In a recent case decided on October 31, 2025, the Fifth Circuit gave a resounding “no” to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in its effort to award compensatory damages to individuals who are the victims of unfair...more
Takeaways- • Puerto Rico Occupational Safety and Health Administration (PR OSHA) has increased penalty amounts for workplace safety violations. • The new penalty structure ensures consistency with federal OSHA...more
