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Stare Decisis: Dress Codes, Union T-Shirts and the NLRB
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Employment Law Now VI-119 - What Did You Miss This Summer?
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 266: Preparing for Virtual OCI (w/Sadie Jones)
Illegal or ill-mannered? Title VII meets Ms. Manners
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“My coworker smells!” and other HR dilemmas
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Part 1 of 2: My Sit-Down Interview With Former EEOC General Counsel David Lopez
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The German Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG)) has addressed the permissibility of wearing religious headscarves at work on multiple occasions. In its decision of January 29, 2026 (Ref. No. 8 AZR 49/25), the...more
On November 25, 2025, Pennsylvania enacted House Bill No. 439, titled “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act” (CROWN). CROWN amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) to prohibit discrimination...more
In a northeast suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Home Depot employees alleged that the company permitted racially intolerant behavior by co-workers in the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, which occurred less than 7...more
In a recent decision, the Eighth Circuit held that a retailer could, consistent with the National Labor Relations Act, terminate an employee who displayed a political message on the company-branded uniform. In doing so, the...more
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
The 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals just handed employers a significant win yesterday by vacating a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision involving an employee who displayed the letters “BLM” (for “Black Lives...more
With October upon us, many employers may soon be hosting fun seasonal outings, offsite mixers, costume contests or festive dress days. But just as every haunted house has a monster behind the next corner, these events can...more
Halloween celebrations at the workplace can be a fun, lighthearted way to promote team building, a positive workplace culture, and greater creativity. But every year, there’s no shortage of employees who display questionable...more
Here are the top ten items you should tackle in October 2025, based on the latest workplace law developments and upcoming critical compliance dates...more
As employee expression spills into every corner of the modern workplace, employers are trying to figure out the best way to respond to all sorts of activity. From off-hours protests to heated workplace debates and viral...more
Some good lessons here. I assume our readers all know what a “constructive discharge” is, but just in case you don’t, it’s when an employer deliberately makes the employee’s life at work so miserable that the employee feels...more
The workplace landscape has shifted, and with it, employee attire. As employees return to the office, many opt for more casual wear, such as jeans and polo shirts, or even summer-appropriate clothing like tank tops and...more
As political tensions surge and employee expression spills into every corner of the modern workplace, employers are finding themselves caught in the crossfire. From off-hours protests to heated workplace debates and viral...more
In the ever-evolving landscape of workplace discrimination laws, savvy employers are reexamining longstanding policies—including those that may not seem controversial at first glance. One of the most commonly overlooked (yet...more
During the biggest night in music, the 2025 Grammy awards ceremony, Kanye’s wife, Bianca Censori, caused quite a commotion by walking the red carpet when she removed her coat to reveal . . . just about everything. Her dress,...more
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Federal and state employment laws are constantly evolving and employers must regularly revise their employee handbooks to remain compliant. Below are some key legal developments for New York and New Jersey employers to...more
Budgets and Elections - The state budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is likely to be another record-breaker, advised Whitney Campbell Christensen, a government relations attorney who served as president of the North Carolina...more
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The election season promises to be turbulent, and your workplace will not be immune from the challenges that are sure to face us. What do you need to know about your rights and responsibilities as an employer now that the...more
This week, we’re highlighting a few state-level employment issues, including the legal challenges faced by Staples Inc. regarding the Massachusetts lie detector ban; New Jersey’s implementation of a gender-neutral dress code...more
Political conflicts in the workplace will only grow as we near election day, and this means human resources professionals and in house counsel need to hone their conflict resolution skills. Resolving political conflict in...more
In a significant update to business practices in New Jersey, the Office of the Attorney General has mandated that businesses, especially within the hospitality sector, adopt gender-neutral dress codes for both patrons and...more