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Ohio Enacts Mini-WARN Act: What Employers Need to Know

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On September 29, 2025, Ohio joined 13 other states with its adoption of a “mini-WARN” Act (“Ohio WARN”), which will supplement federal WARN notice requirements for employers anticipating mass layoff events....more

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Ohio “Mini-WARN” Act Now In Effect: Key Compliance Takeaways for Employers

On September 29, 2025, Ohio’s version of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“Ohio WARN Act”) officially went into effect. The enactment of this law makes Ohio the latest state to join the growing list of...more

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An Outline of Employer Obligations Under Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave

Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (“Paid Leave”) establishes a state-administered wage replacement program commencing on January 1, 2026. Employers with Minnesota-based employees should be aware of several decisions...more

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When Is AI Use in Massachusetts Illegal Lie Detection? Court Hands Win to Employer But Dangers Remain

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A federal court in Massachusetts just dismissed a proposed class action challenging an employer’s use of an AI-powered video interview platform under the state’s strict lie detector law – but the ruling is not the all-clear...more

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BOLI Publishes Template Notice to Satisfy Wage Statement Disclosure Requirements Coming January 1, 2026

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As many of you know, effective January 1, 2026, Oregon law will require employers to provide employees in Oregon with specific information about the earnings and deductions that will be reflected on their paystubs/wage...more

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Employer Guide to California’s New Workplace Laws Coming in 2026 (and Beyond)

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California lawmakers were busy this year, and Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed many bills into law that will impact the workplace starting in 2026. Here is a snapshot guide of some of the top new workplace laws taking effect...more

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Philadelphia City Council Amends and Expands ‘Ban the Box’ Law

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The Philadelphia City Council on September 25, 2025 unanimously passed a bill amending and expanding the existing Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Law (the Fair Chance Law). This legislation, which takes...more

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Prohibited Polygraph Provides Pecuniary Possibility for Plaintiff-Employee

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California Labor Code section 432.2 prohibits employers from requiring that prospects or active employees take polygraph (or similar) tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. If an employer administers such...more

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If Pain, Yes Gain – Part 134: Nebraska Paid Sick Time Law Goes Into Effect

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In November 2024, Nebraska voters adopted a paid sick time ballot initiative that called for a paid sick time law to go into effect October 1, 2025. The law is known as the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplace Act (the...more

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California Breaks New Ground With Record $1.35M Fine for Job Applicant Mistakes: 6-Step Action Plan for Employers

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The California Privacy Protection Agency, the state’s main data privacy regulator, just announced its largest fine yet – a record-setting $1.35 million – against an employer that it found to have violated job applicant and...more

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Developments in AI and What Employers Should Know

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As employers continue to grasp the benefits, uses, challenges, and risks of using artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, they should take note of new laws in Colorado, Illinois, and Texas that will go into effect in...more

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12 California Bills Employers Should Watch as State Lawmakers Sign Off for 2025

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The California Legislature just wrapped up its work for the year, and now all eyes turn to Governor Newsom, who has until October 12 to sign or veto each of the bills sent to his desk. Any bills signed into law will take...more

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Washington Supreme Court Holds There Is No “Good Faith” Requirement for Job Applicants Who Bring Pay Transparency Claims

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In a ruling with significant implications for any company soliciting job applicants who work in the State of Washington, the Washington Supreme Court held in Branson v. Washington Fine Wine & Spirits, LLC that job applicants...more

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Workforce Planning in Ohio: Compliance Challenges Under the New Mini-WARN Statute

One of the most challenging (emotionally, economically and legally) aspects of a volatile economy is its impact on the workforce. Recent studies show more than 50% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Employers, many...more

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As the 24th Anniversary of 9/11 Nears, New York Clarifies – Somewhat – Employer Obligations Under the 9/11 Notice Act

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New York State published its Final Regulations to implement the 9/11 Notice Act, which requires employers to notify certain current and former employees of their potential eligibility for benefits from federal compensation...more

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Seventh Circuit Ruling Provides Employers With Greater Leverage to Challenge Collective Actions and Limit Exposure

The Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in Richards v. Eli Lilly & Co., 2025 U.S. App. LEXIS 19667 (7th Cir. 2025) significantly changes how federal courts within the circuit will handle collective actions under the Fair Labor...more

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[Webinar] Labor & Employment Law Update: 2025 Recap and Insights for 2026 - September 17th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am ET

It has been a particularly busy year on the labor and employment law front. To learn more about the major challenges employers face and developments your organization needs to address before year's end, we encourage you to...more

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August 2025 New York Insurance Coverage Law Update

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Northern District Finds Modified Employer’s Liability Exclusion In Policy Ambiguous - The general contractor for a construction project hired DJ Heating & Cooling to perform HVAC work at the project and Rocker II Drywall...more

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Seventh Circuit Raises the Bar for Collective Actions, Gives Employers New Tools at the Notice Stage

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The Seventh Circuit’s decision in Richards v. Eli Lilly & Co. represents the most significant shift in collective action procedure in the circuit in decades. For many years, district courts in the circuit have utilized the...more

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CCPA Finalizes AI Regulations For Automated Decision-Making Technology

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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries, businesses are increasingly integrating AI tools into their workforce operations. In response, California regulators have been actively working to address the...more

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For Richards And Not For Poorer: Employers in the Seventh Circuit Get Reprieve From Unfair FLSA Collective Certification Standard

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The Seventh Circuit has joined the Fifth and Sixth Circuits in establishing a higher bar for employees to clear before courts may authorize “notice” to potential members of an FLSA collective action. Although the Seventh...more

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Pay Transparency, Mini-WARN, Paid Lactation Breaks – Oh My! New Employment Laws Impacting Washington Employers

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Washington’s legislative session recently ended with a number of significant new employment laws affecting Evergreen State employers. The new state laws cover the full range of the employment life cycle, from pay...more

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Rhode Island’s New Workplace Laws: Menopause Protections, “Captive Audience” Meeting Ban, Minimum Wage Hikes, and More

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Rhode Island employers must keep up with new workplace laws enacted this year, including some that have already taken effect. The state not only joined a growing number of states that prohibit so-called “captive audience”...more

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2025 Legislative Developments Affecting Washington Employers

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Washington employers face a wave of new workplace legislation, some of which recently became effective and some that will begin in 2026 and beyond. These new or modified laws address a broad range of topics, many of which...more

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Iowa Amends Drug Testing Statute, Relieves Some Employer Burdens

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The Iowa drug testing statute (Iowa Code § 730.5) became more employer friendly effective July 1, 2025. Although the Iowa drug testing law remains one of the most technically challenging in the country, the changes will make...more

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