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Several Changes Likely Coming to Illinois Employment Laws Following the 2026 Legislative Session

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Although there appear to be some changes coming to Illinois employment laws this year (amendments that have passed by the Illinois Legislature and await the Governor’s signature), likely because it is an election year, none...more

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Non-Disparagement Severance Clause Restrictions Persist In The Second Trump Administration, For Now

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On March 3, 2026, Administrative Law Judge Robert A. Giannasi held that employer Valley Radiology violated Section 8(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act (the “Act”) by offering an employee a severance agreement with...more

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Canada: Le Québec annonce une nouvelle réglementation sur la prévention de la violence à caractère sexuel en milieu travail

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Le gouvernement du Québec a récemment1 approuvé un nouveau Règlement concernant les mesures visant à prévenir ou à faire cesser la violence à caractère sexuel en vertu de la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail....more

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DOL Proposes Joint Employer Rule: Key Implications for Employers

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a new joint employer rule that could significantly expand employer liability under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Migrant...more

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States Take Aim at AI in Employment Decisions: Illinois’s Disclosure and Anti-Discrimination Requirements, Enforcement Gaps Under...

This is part of a series from Nelson Mullins' AI Task Force. We will continue to provide additional insight on both domestic and international matters across various industries spanning both the public and private sectors. ...more

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Beyond De Minimis: Navigating Religious Accommodation After the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Groff v. DeJoy

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires employers to accommodate the religious practices of their employees unless doing so would impose an “undue hardship on the conduct of the employer’s business.” Based on one...more

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Four Letters, Big Risk: Why TIPS Still Defines Employer Conduct

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Even sophisticated employers can find themselves on the wrong side of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) when frontline interactions cross the line. A recent case involving Starbucks out of Seattle is a timely reminder...more

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Canada: Québec Announces New Regulation on Preventing Sexual Violence at Work

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The Québec government recently approved a new Regulation respecting the measures to prevent or put a stop to sexual violence under the Act respecting occupational health and safety. The Regulation raises the bar for Québec...more

Fisher Phillips

The Visa Bulletin for July: Final Action Dates and an Employer’s Immigration Action Plan

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Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This...more

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[Webinar] Gaining Confidence in Your Workplace’s AI Usage - June 23rd, 8:30 am - 9:30 am EST

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The AI-driven tools your organization is using for recruiting, performance evaluation, workforce management, and termination decisions may be creating legal exposure for your organization. Evaluating these tools is crucial,...more

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Governance & Sustainability Roundup – June 17, 2026

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Welcome to our Governance & Sustainability Roundup — Our regular briefing that gives a quick overview on what has recently happened in the world of governance and sustainability that may be of interest to your company, your...more

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Rest Assured: Virginia Enacts Paid Sick Leave Law

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Virginia recently enacted HB 5, a paid sick leave (PSL) law, requiring all commonwealth employers to provide paid sick leave on a phased schedule beginning July 1, 2027. Employees will accrue up to 40 hours of PSL annually....more

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FIFA’s 2027 Transfer System Overhaul

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On June 10, 2026, FIFA approved a new regulatory framework for the global football transfer system, including a new version of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) and related amendments to the...more

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New Jersey Cannabis Law: How the Sanders Decision Affects Employers

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Until the New Jersey Appellate Division’s decision in Sanders v. The Levari Group, d/b/a First Choice Freezer[MS1] , No. A-2715-23 (May 26, 2026), it was unclear whether an individual could bring a private lawsuit alleging...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Florida Supreme Court raises bar for whistleblower claims

But employers should not lower their standards. The Florida Supreme Court recently resolved a long-standing conflict concerning the Florida Private Sector Whistleblower Act. In Gessner v. Southern Company, the Court...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order Regarding Growing AI Trend in Employment

On May 21, 2026, Governor Newsom signed Executive Order N-6-26, directing state agencies to study the workforce effects of AI and develop recommendations on policy responses, training, safety-net measures, and possible...more

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NJ Clarifies Medical Provider Claims in Cross-Border Workers’ Comp Cases

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A recent unpublished decision from the New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation clarified the limits of its jurisdiction over medical provider claims arising from out-of-state workplace injuries....more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

U.S. Section 301 Forced Labour Findings: Implications for Canadian Trade and the Emerging Legislative Response

On June 2, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released findings from investigations under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 targeting forced labour in global supply chains. Canada was among...more

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Department of Labor Issues New Opinion Letter Addressing Whether Exempt Employees May Be Paid on an Hourly Basis for Secondary,...

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The United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently issued a new opinion letter addressing how employers must pay employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). While opinion letters are not binding legal...more

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Philadelphia Employers Get New “Fair Chance” Compliance Tool: 7 Steps to Consider Taking Now

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Employers in Philadelphia just received a new tool to help comply with the city’s ban on criminal history inquiries, which was significantly expanded in January. This year’s changes to Philly’s “fair chance” or “ban-the-box”...more

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Work This Way, A Labor & Employment Podcast | Using Humor to Strengthen Leadership and Culture with Cassie Thompson of Red Rover

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Recorded at the Greenville SHRM 2026 HR and Leadership Conference, hosts Tina and Keely welcome Cassie Thompson, Director of People Operations at Red Rover, to highlight the undervalued role of humor in leadership. Cassie...more

Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP

Massachusetts Wage Act Compliance: Details Matter. Massachusetts Decisions Clarify When Compensation Is (and Isn’t) a “Wage”

As most employers in Massachusetts are aware, the Massachusetts Wage Act, G.L. c. 149, § 148, requires employers to pay all “wages” – including salary, holiday and vacation pay, and commissions – in a timely manner. As...more

Fisher Phillips

We Predict That a Prediction Market Policy is In Your Future: 3 Steps to Crafting an Effective Policy

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Odds are good that someone in your workplace has money riding on the next interest rate decision, election outcome, or season finale of a reality show – and your existing workplace policies might not cover this new trend....more

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 425 -- USTR's Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs

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Michael Volkov examines USTR's unprecedented Section 301 forced labor tariff proposal, analyzing how the Trump Administration is leveraging a decades-old trade statute to rebuild broad tariff coverage following the Supreme...more

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Employment in the news | June 2026

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The normal pre-summer flurry of activity started early this year. Unfair dismissal changes will take effect in January 2027 as expected. The government launched consultations on guaranteed hours for zero and low-hour workers...more

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