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Wage and Hour Around the Corner: From Zoom to Room Staying on Solid Legal Grounds with a Remote Staff or an Office Return

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The rules governing the employment relationship are always changing. Laws creating new employer obligations, technology solutions making work more efficient and more complicated, and rules governing the resolution of disputes...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

March 2025 California Employment Law Notes

We invite you to review our newly-posted, March 2025 California Employment Law Notes, a comprehensive review of the latest and most significant developments in California employment law....more

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

What Employers Need to Know About Shifting Caselaw and Legislation

As employers navigate the complexities of a new political era and evolving regulatory framework, staying ahead of these changes isn't just advisable — it's essential. Several executive actions have already influenced...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Navigating the Transition the Return to Office Trend

The complex shift from remote work to in-office work requires careful consideration to balance efficiency and employee well-being. This crucial balance directly impacts employee satisfaction, retention, and organizational...more

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5 Ways to Support Employees in the Sandwich Generation Managing Child and Elder Care

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It’s hard enough to juggle a career and childcare responsibilities — but many employees with young children also have aging parents who need their help, too. Expenses, time constraints, emotional decision-making, and...more

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Seyfarth’s SCOTUS Employment Law Roundup: A Win for Employers Defending Exemptions Under the FLSA, and Two Other Cases to Watch

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In an important opinion for employers defending against misclassification claims, the Supreme Court has issued its first major employment law decision of the current term in EMD Sales v. Carrera, with two other marquee...more

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SoCal Wildfires: Guidance For Employers Supporting Their Workforce Through Difficult Times

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Wildfires continue to sweep through Southern California, leaving thousands of people displaced as well as burning businesses to the ground. Beyond the personal and community impacts, wildfires present unique challenges for...more

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Employers Can Expect a more business-friendly EEOC in a Second Trump Administration

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Under the Biden administration, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), the agency that administers and enforces federal workplace civil rights law, advanced numerous employee-friendly initiatives, with a...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

3 things that will make an employer's case go down to defeat

Mayday! Mayday! Lately I’ve written about some court decisions that were good for employers. (See here and here.) The reason the outcomes were good is that the employers did the right things before their cases even got to...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Top Five: The Biggest Labor & Employment Developments from 2024

As we close out 2024 and look to 2025, I polled members of Spilman, myself included, to get their take on some of the biggest labor and employment developments from 2024 that have or will impact employers. You can find more...more

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AI in the Workplace: Legal Pitfalls and the Department of Labor’s Roadmap for Employers

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how businesses operate. From automating repetitive tasks to streamlining decision-making, AI has become a powerful tool for increasing efficiency and fostering innovation....more

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DOL Announces Proposed Rule to Phase Out Subminimum Wage for Workers With Disabilities

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The Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule that would phase out the ability of employers to pay employees with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage. Currently, under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor...more

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What Should Employers Consider About a Four-Day Workweek?

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The four-day workweek is a hot topic of discussion among employers and employees. There are different ways for businesses to implement a four-day workweek, such as keeping a 40-hour workweek with employees working ten hours a...more

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Bosses, don’t roll the dice with your employees. You could be personally liable.

You have probably heard about the plight of Rudy Giuliani. Once known as “America’s Mayor” for his handling of the attack on the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, Mr. Giuliani has fallen on hard times. Because of a $148...more

Cozen O'Connor

Fall 2024 Employer Check-up: Reduce Risk When Using AI Vendors’ Hiring Tools

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Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new initiative, the “AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework,” funded by the DOL’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). This framework is a voluntary resource to...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

You be the judge: Does this ADA plaintiff have a case?

Based on a real lawsuit. Names have been changed to protect the innocent. Facts may not be 100 percent accurate. PART ONE: Imagine you're the boss. You run a fast-food franchise, Flippin' Burgers. You hire Gwendolyn to...more

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Littler Lightbulb: September Appellate Roundup

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This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments in federal courts of appeal in the last month. Fourth Circuit Rejects ADA Claim of Employee Who Tested Positive for Illegal Drugs...more

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FMLA leave: 5 things this employer (allegedly) did wrong

Don't be this employer. (Allegedly.) Not long ago, I posted about an employer who won summary judgment in an FMLA case and noted five things that the employer did right, which helped it win. Sad to say, a decision came out...more

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EEOC Case Filings Plummet:  A Look at the EEOC’s Surprisingly Sluggish FY 2024

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Following a handful of sluggish years in terms of EEOC litigation activity, the Commission returned to form by filing 144 merit lawsuits in Fiscal Year 2023. Given that the EEOC finally secured its...more

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Pittsburgh to Limit Employers’ Ability to Drug-Test Medical Marijuana Patients

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The Pittsburgh City Council unanimously passed an ordinance prohibiting discrimination against medical marijuana patients in the workplace and limiting certain types of marijuana drug testing by employers as to these...more

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5 SCOTUS Cases for Employers to Track as 2024/2025 Term Begins

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The Supreme Court will begin a new term on October 7, and we’re watching several cases that will likely have a big impact on the workplace. The Justices will grapple with wage and hour issues, coverage under the Americans...more

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[Event] Employment & Labor Law Seminar - Minneapolis Area - October 23rd, Brooklyn Park, MN

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Join us for Lathrop GPM’s annual Employment and Labor Law Seminar, once again offered in two locations – Kansas City on Tuesday, October 1 and Minneapolis on Wednesday, October 23. The full-day seminar will address current...more

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A Short Refresher On Discrete Legal Issues During Natural Disasters

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As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.  In that spirit, what follows are certain pay and leave issues employers may confront during times of natural disaster – all of which are better to be thought...more

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4 Key Takeaways - Employment Law Update: What You Need to Know Now and Next

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Kilpatrick’s Brodie Erwin and Sarah Spangenburg recently presented an “Employment Law Update: What You Need to Know Now and Next” at the firm’s annual In-House Counsel Summit in Raleigh. Mr. Erwin and Ms. Spangenburg explored...more

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Client Alert: Avoiding Legal Pitfalls and Risks in Workplace Use of Artificial Intelligence

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Recent surveys indicate the widespread use of generative AI (artificial intelligence) and other artificial intelligence tools by employees in the workplace. This is hardly surprising, given the astonishing level of...more

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