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In the past several months, we have run across several employee handbook or other employer policies that provide for termination of employment if an employee does not return from medical leave following a certain amount time,...more
Most employment lawsuits don’t start with dramatic misconduct or bad actors. They start with small, avoidable decisions that no one thought would matter—until they did....more
The Oregon legislature’s 2026 session adjourned on March 6, 2026. Several labor and employment law–related bills were proposed, and a handful of measures were enacted. Below is a summary of the key laws that Oregon employers...more
A recent federal jury verdict against BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC highlights the legal risks that can arise when global mobility practices intersect with U.S. anti-discrimination laws. For automotive companies operating U.S....more
On April 2, 2026, Judge Lewis J. Liman of the Southern District of New York issued an opinion in Lively v. Wayfarer Studios LLC et al., No. 24-CV-10049, dismissing ten of thirteen claims actress Blake Lively brought against...more
The recent court opinion in Lively v. Wayfarer Studios LLC et al is quite literally a Hollywood drama, but it’s chock-full of practical lessons for employers in and outside Tinseltown —particularly those with connections to...more
On March 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released a proposed rule to implement a new whistleblower reward program. The proposed whistleblower program would follow...more
Because April is World Autism Awareness Month, it’s an appropriate time for employers to assess whether their hiring practices and workplace accommodations are inclusive for job candidates and employees who are on the autism...more
In a lawsuit, allegations of bad behavior count only if there is a legal line that was arguably crossed. Blake Lively alleged that she experienced sexual harassment while working on “It Ends with Us” and then faced...more
Artificial intelligence is no longer a theoretical disruption—it is actively reshaping how work gets done. Across industries, AI and automation are eliminating entire categories of jobs, from data entry and customer service...more
When workplace disputes move from behind the scenes to the front page, the script doesn’t change as much as one might expect. Last week, the Southern District of New York issued an opinion in Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni...more
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) has long protected employees who raise concerns about workplace health and safety. Indeed, Section 11(c) of the Act, codified at 29 U.S.C. § 660(c), requires the Secretary for...more
A coalition of 21 AGs led by Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington filed an amicus brief in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals backing four law firms challenging what the states describe as retaliatory executive...more
In a clarification of Oregon’s wage transparency statute, the Oregon Court of Appeals has held that ORS 659A.355 protects an employee from retaliation for merely asking for a raise, even where no claim of pay inequity or...more
A recent decision from the Eleventh Circuit highlights the difficulty employers will have eliminating employment discrimination or retaliation claims before trial in those jurisdictions that apply the "convincing mosaic"...more
Not very sexy, but a dismissal is a dismissal. A federal judge in New York recently dismissed Blake Lively’s federal sexual harassment and retaliation claims against the production entities behind It Ends With Us --...more
States are increasingly embracing the need to define how K-12 schools must respond to harassment and discrimination complaints based on sex or other protected characteristics. These state mandates often require standardized...more
The April 2, 2026, decision in the dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is best understood as a post discovery narrowing that leaves the case both smaller and more legally coherent....more
This year has seen a continuation of a broader trend of substantial jury awards in workplace discrimination and retaliation cases. For example, in January 2026, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of...more
Whistleblower complaints are increasing across both the public and private sectors, driven partly by enhanced enforcement activity and financial incentives for individuals who report wrongdoing. Employers should take note of...more
Establishing a claim of unlawful discrimination or retaliation in the workplace requires, among other elements, that an employee show they experienced an “adverse employment action.” Since Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, 601...more
This case is both a reminder of the issue of reasonable belief in whistleblowing cases, particularly in relation to the public interest test, and the importance of clear documentation and evidence regarding performance...more
U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Joyner v. Atlanta - employment, Title VII, discrimination, retaliation - USA v. Alexander - surgeon, health care kickbacks, venue, evidence, sentencing - Upside Foods v. Fl...more
Virginia’s 2026 legislative session brought a familiar refrain: Many of the same employment bills we’ve tracked in the last few years returned for another attempt. It also delivered some brand new bills that employers should...more
A landmark court ruling puts public school officials and their employees on notice: Enforce a clearly unconstitutional policy, and you may pay for it personally. The US Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit just ruled that...more