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‘Ban the Box’ Expands in Philadelphia: Latest Updates for Employers

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Philadelphia has progressively strengthened its ban the box law, introducing stronger protections for applicants and employees and enhanced penalties for violations. Beginning Jan. 6, 2026, the latest amendments further...more

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October Layoffs Hit 22-Year High: Legal Considerations for Employers

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October 2025 may very well be remembered as a turning point in the U.S. labor market. According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, employers announced approximately 153,000 job cuts last month, marking the highest October total...more

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Proposed Rules on New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act – What Employers Need to Know

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Following the June 1, 2025, effective date of the New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has issued proposed regulations explaining compliance with the Act....more

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Best Practices for Handling Employee Notice: Part 1

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In this video blog post, Roetzel shareholder Ericka Adler discusses how a health care practice should handle a notice of termination from an employee. She outlines key steps to ensure a smooth transition and reduce legal or...more

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October’s Layoff Surge: Legal Essentials for Employers Navigating RIFs

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Earlier last month, our team published an in-depth article for federal contractors on navigating WARN Act compliance amid government shutdowns and federal contract cancellations. Since then, we’ve been closely monitoring the...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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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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Layoffs and Rightsizing for Unionized or Unionizing Workforces

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Layoffs pose the “least” NLRB and union-related “risk” when there is specific and express language in a current collective bargaining agreement giving the company the right to lay off, setting the specific limits if any, and...more

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Philadelphia Strengthens Ban-the-Box Law: Key Updates + 7 Steps for Employers

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Employers in Philadelphia may need to update their hiring processes to comply with new rules on criminal history inquiries. Recent changes to the city’s ban-the-box ordinance will significantly expand who is covered, clarify...more

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Delaware Pay Transparency Updates Under HB 105

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Joining the growing number of states requiring disclosure of salary ranges, Delaware recently amended their Title 19, which covers labor, to add new pay transparency requirements (HB 105). This Act requires that employers...more

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California Governor Vetoes the “No Robo Bosses Act”

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On October 13, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the proposed “No Robo Bosses Act” (SB 7), which would have imposed new regulations on employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated...more

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Pay Transparency in Cleveland and Massachusetts Take Effect in October

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The pay transparency laws that were signed into law in the springtime are coming to fruition this October. Both the city of Cleveland, OH and the state of Massachusetts will be seeing new pay transparency guidelines in full...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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New Cal-WARN Notice Requirements Take Effect January 1, 2026

On October 1, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation (Senate Bill (SB) 617) that requires employers to include additional information in their notice for mass layoffs, terminations, and relocations under the...more

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Philadelphia Passes Additional Amendments to Fair Chance Ordinance

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On October 8, 2025, with the mayor’s signature, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania enacted additional amendments to its Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance (FCRSSO). The amendments continue the city’s trend of...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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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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Workforce Reductions in California: Do You Have to Give Employees Advance Notice Under Cal-WARN?

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California employers across industries have been forced to make difficult decisions concerning staffing levels and the need for workforce reductions in recent months. Layoffs, facility closures, and employee relocations can...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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California Passes “No Robo Bosses” Act – With September 30 Deadline for Governor Action

California lawmakers have taken a significant step forward in regulating the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in the workplace by passing SB 7, a bill aptly referred to as the “No Robo Bosses” Act. If Governor Newsom...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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What California Employers Need to Know About the Use of High-Risk Automated Decision Systems

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California may soon regulate the use of high-risk automated decision systems (ADS) by California employers. The state’s legislature recently sent SB-7 to Governor Gavin Newsom. What do you need to know?...more

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California Set to Restrict AI Use in the Workplace With “No Robo Bosses” Act: 4 Key Steps Employers Should Take to Comply

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California lawmakers just passed a law that could soon require employers to not only provide notices to applicants and workers when AI is used in workplace decision-making, but would also prohibit the use of AI for certain...more

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New Washington Law Shortens Deadline for Personnel File Requests, Requires Statement About Termination

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As of July 27, 2025, employers with Washington employees have less time to respond to requests for personnel files, and have greater obligations and exposure to litigation related to doing so. With the passage of HB 1308,...more

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