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When Sports and Employment Law Collide — Playbook of Considerations When Starting an Investigation

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Allegations of misconduct are not unique to a certain type of workplace, but when they occur in sports, a larger spotlight and the potential for serious financial and reputational damage often follow. An effective...more

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Policy Week in Review – November 2025

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Record 43-Day Shutdown Ends; Federal Government Reopens  - As a quick recap, the House passed the original Continuing Resolution (CR) in September to fund the federal government through November 21; the CR then went to the...more

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Courts Renew Scrutiny of the False Claims Act’s Qui Tam Provisions

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Key Takeaways - Courts Revisit the Constitutionality of the FCA: Recent federal decisions reflect renewed judicial scrutiny of the False Claims Act’s qui tam provisions, which authorize private individuals to bring...more

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No Investigation, More Litigation: The New EEOC Disparate Impact Dilemma for Employers

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From the employer’s perspective, the EEOC’s policy of closing charges that allege only disparate impact discrimination—without investigation—could significantly increase the risk of private litigation. The EEOC’s...more

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Canada: British Columbia Restricts Employer Requests for Sick Notes

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Effective November 12, 2025, British Columbia employers face new limitations under the Employment Standards Act (the “ESA”) regarding their ability to request medical documentation for short-term health-related absences....more

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Senate Introduces Sweeping Labor Law Reform

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Earlier this week, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-L.A.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, unveiled a transformative set of bills that, if passed, would substantially modify the National Labor...more

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Workplace Know Your Rights Act Notices, Effective February 1, 2026

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Starting on February 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, employers must provide each current and new employee with a stand-alone written Workplace Know Your Rights Act Notice via regular communication methods (e.g., in person,...more

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Marriage Equality Holds Steady: Keep Your Workplace Ready

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With the Supreme Court choosing not to revisit the legality of same-sex marriage, employers and employees alike can count on continued access to spousal benefits and legal protections—covering everything from health insurance...more

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What Happens When an Arbitration Agreement is Illegible?

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The California Supreme Court heard arguments earlier this week on whether an arbitration agreement that is illegible is enforceable. The case raises interesting, if esoteric, legal questions about what constitutes the meeting...more

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IRS Releases 2026 Limits for Benefit Plans

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The Internal Revenue Service has released cost of living increase numbers for many retirement and welfare plan limits for plan years commencing in 2026. The elective deferral limit for 401(k) and 403(b) plans increased from...more

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Minnesota’s Upcoming Paid Leave Program and Changes to Break Requirements Take Effect, January 1, 2026

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On January 1, 2026, Minnesota’s Paid Leave Law, which provides partial wage replacement benefits for time away from work under certain circumstances through a state-run program, will take effect. In addition, changes in...more

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Benefits Catch-Up - Q3 2025

With so much happening in the employee benefits world, we bring you Benefits Catch-Up, our catch-up contribution to help you keep up with recent developments....more

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IRS Issues 2026 Limits for Retirement Plans

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On November 13, 2025, the IRS announced in Notice 2025-67 cost-of-living adjustments to the tax-qualified retirement plan dollar limits for 2026. Most of the applicable dollar limits currently effective for 2025 will increase...more

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Did you know?

McNees’ Benefits Group will be issuing a “Did you know?” series throughout the year providing short compliance reminders. Did you know that the IRS has published cost of living adjustments for retirement plans for the year...more

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Competing for Talent: The UK CMA’s Guidance on Anti-competitive Recruitment Practices

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The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published detailed guidance on how UK competition law applies to certain human resources (HR) practices, focusing on what UK businesses “need to know when recruiting workers...more

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New Jersey Federal Court Says Remote Employee’s Retaliation Claims Belong in Pennsylvania

The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey ruled that a claim by a remote employee in New Jersey over her Pennsylvania employer’s attempt to end her remote work arrangement, which allowed her to work from home in...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Eighth Circuit Reverses Finding That Writing 'BLM' on Uniform Is Protected By National Labor Relations Act

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

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

As 'SAD' Season Approaches, Employers Should Be Sensitive to Accommodation Requests

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that primarily occurs during fall and winter months. SAD is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and low energy, and may affect sleep, appetite, and...more

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‘Thou Shalt Not Lie’: Termination Without Notice Due to (Attempted) Trial Fraud

If legal proceedings arise between an employee and employer, there may be a strong temptation to present the facts in a more favorable light than they actually are. If an employee makes false claims in legal proceedings...more

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Employment Law Update: USCIS Issues Guidance on $100,000 Fee on New H-1B Petitions

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In our October 30 Employment Law Update, we addressed the Department of Labor’s announcement of its program to step up audits of employers participating in the H-1B program. The Presidential Proclamation issued on the...more

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Third Circuit Ruling Makes It Easier for Employers to Settle Hybrid Wage and Hour Actions

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Issuing a landmark decision in a case of first impression, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has clarified the relationship between federal claims brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state law...more

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Historic shift as Thailand launches first-ever parental leave and extends maternity benefits

On 7 November 2025, the Labour Protection Act (No.8) B.E. 2568 (2025) was published in the Royal Gazette of Thailand. The act aims to, among other things, (1) amend the maternity leave entitlement and (2) introduce new...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

La Colombie-Britannique propose d’allonger le congé avec protection d’emploi pour maladie ou blessure grave

Le 20 octobre 2025, le gouvernement de la Colombie-Britannique a déposé le projet de loi 30 intitulé Employment Standards (Serious Illness or Injury Leave) Amendment Act, (le « projet de loi 30 »), lequel propose d’allonger...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

Another Big Fish in the 401(k) Pond

So, Creative Planning just bought SageView Advisory. Another week, another acquisition in the retirement plan world. At this point, consolidation is like the weather forecast, inevitable and rarely surprising....more

Groom Law Group, Chartered

2026 Retirement Plan Limits Announced

The IRS has issued Notice 2025-67, announcing that many of the key retirement plan limits will increase next year. Most limits are subject to modest increases, with some remaining the same. For example, the compensation...more

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