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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

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

HR Compliance: A Guide to Avoiding Legal Pitfalls

Navigating HR compliance can feel like walking a tightrope. One misstep and businesses may tumble into costly legal troubles. So why do so many downplay its importance?...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

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

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Labor and Employment Cases in the 2024/2025 Supreme Court Term

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The Supreme Court of the United States opened up the new term on October 7, 2024. The Court is currently slated to address 40 cases this term. Oral arguments will be heard for nine cases in October and an additional seven in...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

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

HR Compliance Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers

For HR leaders, HR compliance can sometimes seem as complex as a Rubik’s cube. In this comprehensive guide, we will demystify HR compliance for you and provide valuable insights to help your business stay on the right side of...more

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The Supreme Court Cases Employers Should Be Keeping an Eye on in the New Term

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Earlier this year, we wrote about some of the major cases and legal developments for employers to watch in 2023. With the start of the U.S. Supreme Court's new term last month, we are back to provide insight into the next...more

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President Biden Issues Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence: Impact on Employers

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As our colleagues recently discussed, on October 30, 2023, President Biden signed a sweeping Executive Order regarding the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (the “EO”). The EO...more

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EEOC and DOL/WHD Sign Formal Cooperation Agreement

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate cooperation between the two agencies through...more

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What do employers need to do to comply with the PUMP Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?

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In recent years, the United States has faced an epidemic of maternal mortality and worsening maternal health disparities and ranks well beyond its industrialized peers on these metrics. In response, many employers have taken...more

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Littler Lightbulb – July Employment Appellate Roundup

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This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal in the last month....more

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Policy Matters Newsletter - July 2023

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After Lengthy Confirmation Fight, Brace For Intrusive EEOC Action. On July 13, the Senate finally confirmed attorney Kaplana Kotagal — whom we have had numerous occasion to discuss in this space — to join the Equal Employment...more

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Busy Inside the Beltway: Recent Activity by the DOL, EEOC, NLRB and FTC

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Federal agencies responsible for employment-related matters have been busy in recent weeks issuing guidance, updated workplace posters, and more. Let’s get caught up...more

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Littler Lightbulb – April Employment Appellate Roundup

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This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment and labor law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal over the last month. ...more

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Where do the presidents rank on employment law?

In other words, which presidents can we -- ahem -- blame? George and Abe say, "Don't look at us." Just kidding. In honor of President's Day, I thought it might be fun to review which presidents were responsible for the...more

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Weekly Checklist: Do Your Job Descriptions Need an Update for 2023?

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Each week, FP Weekly members receive a practical and cutting-edge checklist of issues to consider, action steps to take, and goals to accomplish to ensure you remain on the top of your game when it comes to workplace...more

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The Employment Law Reporter - January 2023

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Here is what we cover in this issue of The Employment Law Reporter: •The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has dismissed claims under Title I, Title II, and Title III of the Americans with...more

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To Put It Bluntly, the Federal Judiciary’s Inconsistent Approach to the Cannabis Industry Is (Reefer) Madness

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We often look to the federal judiciary as the gold standard of American jurisprudence. State courts frequently find federal opinions persuasive. Confirmation hearings for federal judges are televised. Indeed, the federal...more

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What is Human Resources Compliance, and Why is it Important?

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How to align your people, processes, and technology with ever-changing regulations and mandates. Amid shifting workplace policies, an ever-challenging hiring climate, and evolving regulations, Human Resources (HR)...more

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Vaccine Incentive Help is on the Way: EEOC Announces Upcoming Employer Guidance

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Heeding calls from a consortium of over 40 business groups, the EEOC announced yesterday that it would soon provide guidance to employers across the country on workplace incentives and the COVID-19 vaccine. Noting that...more

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The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: What Employers Need to Know

Key Points: - Vaccinations for COVID-19 are picking up steam around the country as supply increases and eligibility expands. - Now is the time for employers to think through issues raised by employee vaccination...more

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Be Careful When Submitting FLSA Settlement Documents To The Court: Confidentiality And General Release Clauses Are Taboo!

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I have settled numerous FLSA cases and note that there are many elements that management-side lawyers always want to see in such a document. One is a confidentiality provision as we do not want the employee “shooting his...more

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EEOC Joins in the Holiday Festivities by Adding Proposed Joint-Employer Rulemaking to its ‘To Do’ List

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In mid-November, the Trump administration published its fall agenda. Of interest to employers, that agenda included a notice from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that it intends to clarify its...more

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Memorial Day Employment Law Quiz!

How's your employment law history knowledge? Happy Memorial Day weekend, everybody! In honor of the occasion, see how much you remember about these old federal employment laws that we deal with every day. As always, answers...more

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Recent Supreme Court Decision Interprets ADEA to Cover State and Local Governments of Any Size

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On November 6, 2018, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Mount Lemmon Fire District v. Guido, 2018 WL 5794639 (2018), and held that state and local governments of any size are covered under the Age Discrimination in...more

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