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NLRB Formally Reinstates the 2020 Joint Employer Rule

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Executive Summary: The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has officially reinstated a narrower standard to determine joint employer status under federal labor law by formally reinstating its 2020 rule and withdrawing a...more

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EEOC Chair Reminds Largest Employers of Their Legal Compliance Obligations Related to DEI Initiatives

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In a February 26 letter, EEOC Chair, Andrea Lucas, in forceful and unmistaking terms, reminded the chief executive officers, general counsel, and board chairs of 500 of the largest employers in the United Staes of their...more

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NLRB Declines to Expand Remedies in Refusal-to-Bargain Cases

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On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision in Longmont United Hospital declining to expand the remedies available in certain refusal-to-bargain cases. The Board reaffirmed its 1970...more

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DOJ Pays First $1 Million Award Under New Antitrust Whistleblower Program

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Key Takeaways: The DOJ has issued its first award under the new USPS antitrust whistleblower program, confirming the program is active and tied to real enforcement outcomes, including a deferred prosecution agreement and...more

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What Employers Need to Know about New DOL Changes to Independent Contractor Rule

In a significant shift from Biden-era policy, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new proposed rule that would reshape the landscape of worker classification. Published on February 27, 2026, the proposal moves to...more

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The Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Is Rising Again, and Your Business May Be Affected

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If your business holds a contract with the federal government, an upcoming minimum wage increase may affect your bottom line. ...more

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Joint Employer Whiplash Continues—But the 2020 Rule Is (Officially) Back

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On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB” or “Board”) issued a final rule formally restoring the Board’s February 2020 joint-employer regulation under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). The...more

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California Wage-and-Hour Compliance in 2026: Core Labor Code Risks and the Continuing Impact of PAGA

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Key Highlights: PAGA reforms elevate the importance of proactive compliance: The 2024 amendments reallocate penalties, expand cure opportunities, and give courts more discretion to reduce penalties for good-faith...more

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The Fifth Circuit says this is Sirius business: The IRS loses its fight against the limited partner exception to Self-Employment...

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Upsetting a string of wins for the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") in the Tax Court, the Fifth Circuit recently rejected the "functional analysis" test for determining whether a limited partner's partnership income is...more

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Backlog Be Gone: NLRB to Boost Efficiency with New Unfair Labor Practice Charge Intake Procedures

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On December 23, 2025, the National Labor Relation Board’s (NLRB) then-acting general counsel announced new, agency-wide procedures that may fundamentally alter how NLRB unfair labor practice charges are processed and,...more

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Proposed DOL Rule Would Simplify Independent Contractor Status - A Little Bit

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I was in Italy last week and visited Vatican City. Passport control at the Rome airport was annoyingly slow, but getting in and out of Vatican City – a sovereign nation – was surprisingly easy....more

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EEOC Recission of Harassment Enforcement Guidelines

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On January 22, 2026, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) voted to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace (“Harassment Guidance”)....more

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IRS Issues Updated 402(f) Safe Harbor Rollover Notices Reflecting SECURE 2.0

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued Notice 2026‑13, providing updated safe harbor notices (one for distributions from Roth accounts and one for distributions for non-Roth accounts) that plan administrators may...more

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Easier? U.S. Department of Labor Publishes 146-Page Notice with Proposed Regulations to “Make it Easier” to Distinguish Employees...

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One of the most intractable problems in employment law is sometimes knowing whether someone working for someone else is an “employee” or not. Getting that right or wrong can have enormous legal consequences for the worker and...more

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Is the Law on Handbooks Changing Again? 5 Steps for Employers After NLRB General Counsel’s New Guidance on Work Rules

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The National Labor Relations Board’s General Counsel just issued guidance last week addressing how Regional Offices should approach enforcement of unfair labor practice charges involving employer work rules and handbook...more

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DC AG Settles Snyder-Era Commanders Case

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District of Columbia AG Brian Schwalb reached a settlement with the Washington Commanders, former owner Daniel Snyder, the National Football League, and Commissioner Roger Goodell to resolve allegations that they violated the...more

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A Spark of Trouble: Walmart Hit With $100M Judgment over Gig Program

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The FTC and 11 states have reached a settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that the company deceived delivery drivers and consumers in violation of the FTC Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and state consumer protection...more

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Federal Focus on DEI Initiatives Expands in Corporate Hiring Practices and Regulated Industries

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Recent remarks from Trump Administration senior officials signal an expanding federal focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives—particularly where they intersect with corporate hiring, promotion, and...more

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Ontario Labour Arbitration Decision Shows Proving Cannabis Impairment Is Key to Upholding Termination

A recent Ontario labour arbitration decision provides helpful guidance for employers managing cannabis use in safety-sensitive workplaces. In MSC Toronto o/a Continuous Colour Coat Limited v United Steelworkers Local 3950-65,...more

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Your 2026 Illinois Employment Law Compliance Check Up: Are You Current on Legislative Changes?

While it may feel like a rollback of employment law compliance requirements and enforcement priorities at the federal level, state legislatures continue to enact and amend state employment laws....more

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California Court of Appeal Creates Test for Distinguishing Volunteers from Employees

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On January 6, 2026, the First District Court of Appeal in Spilman v. The Salvation Army, 117 Cal. App. 5th 913 (2026), held that volunteers are neither owed wages nor entitled to rights under the California Labor Code and...more

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No Signature, No Arbitration: Fifth Circuit Sends Strong Warning to Employers

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In a decision that is likely to surprise many employers who have mandatory pre-dispute arbitration programs where they have obtained the unequivocal assent of their employees to arbitrate their disputes, a federal appeals...more

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How Deep Is Your Bench? Preparation for Collective Bargaining

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Imagine that your business has a collective bargaining agreement that is set to expire in a few months when, suddenly, the person primarily responsible for “carrying the ball” abruptly resigns. In an instant, the person...more

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Spain Is Overhauling Its Immigration Process: What This Means for Multinational Employers

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Spain is preparing to modernize and standardize its historically fragmented immigration system with a centralized digital platform that is set to roll out in 2026. For employers recruiting foreign talent, this overhaul is...more

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What California Employers Need to Know about Military Leave Protections

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As the situation in the Middle East progresses, and National Guard and Reservists are called to serve, employers will likely have employees who require leave of absence to fulfill their obligations to the military. While...more

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