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Gone But Not Forgotten: How to Handle Final Pay and Benefits When an Employee Passes Away

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Let’s face it—no one wants to think about what happens when an employee dies. It’s a deeply human moment, and yet, somewhere between the condolences and the memorial service, someone in Human Resources is quietly asking: “So…...more

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End of NY Legislative Session Leaves Employers Watching Key Workplace Bills

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New York’s two-year 2025-2026 legislative session hit its midpoint in June, with lawmakers wrapping up the first year by passing a slew of workplace-related bills that now await action from Governor Hochul. As federal labor...more

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Federal Court Decision Reshapes ACA Enforcement by HHS and IRS

The recent federal district court decision in Faulk Company, Inc. v. Xavier Becerra, et al., No. 24-cv-00609-P (N.D. Tex. 2025) significantly alters the primary mechanism used by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...more

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Court Ruling Hamstrings IRS Enforcement of ACA Employer Mandate

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On April 10, 2025, a federal court in Texas issued an opinion in the case of Faulk Co. v. Becerra that significantly impacts how the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer mandate can be enforced. The ruling effectively...more

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Supreme Court’s Cornell decision sets low pleading bar for ERISA claims

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In a decision poised to change the landscape of Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) litigation, on April 17, 2025, the Supreme Court held in Cunningham et al. v. Cornell University et al. that a claimant...more

Holland & Hart - The Benefits Dial

Every Little Thing … Employer Considerations as New 401(k) Lawsuit Includes Extensive Claims

by Alex Smith A recently filed lawsuit related to Swiss Re’s 401(k) plan stands out because of the extensive assortment of allegations...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Employment Law in Canada: Recent and Upcoming Changes

The past year has brought significant changes to employment laws across Canada, with major legislative updates in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, and at the federal level. With more changes set to come into force,...more

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Federal Appeals Court Narrows Labor Board’s Ability to Award Money to Workers

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A federal appeals court just clipped the wings of the National Labor Relations Board by limiting its authority to impose monetary remedies against employers. In a significant decision that could soon reverberate around the...more

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California 2025: The Next Wave of New Employer Compliance Obligations Is About to Hit

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The California Legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom have again enacted a number of laws that will affect California employers. This Insight summarizes the significant changes to California employment laws taking effect in...more

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Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect January 1

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As the year wraps up, we’re rounding up the new workplace laws that will take effect on January 1. With so many laws about to kick in, it can be hard to keep track of it all. Here’s a guide to some of the federal and state...more

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What Employers Should Know About Tobacco Surcharge Litigation

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Tobacco surcharges have become the focus of class action litigation in recent months. Although corporate wellness programs are commonplace, employers that impose a tobacco surcharge (or other premium discount) in connection...more

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5 SCOTUS Cases for Employers to Track as 2024/2025 Term Begins

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The Supreme Court will begin a new term on October 7, and we’re watching several cases that will likely have a big impact on the workplace. The Justices will grapple with wage and hour issues, coverage under the Americans...more

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Restricting Remote Work Interfered With Employee's FMLA Rights

The Family and Medical Leave Act does not require employers to allow qualified employees to work remotely. While such requests may fall under the Americans with Disabilities Act’s reasonable accommodation obligation, the FMLA...more

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UK: The King’s Speech and What it Means for Employment Law

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On July 17, 2024, King Charles delivered the King's Speech, which sets the Government’s legislative agenda for the next Parliamentary Session. In this, the new Labour Government announced an ambitious agenda with some 40...more

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FMLA Doesn’t Allow an Employee to Nap on the Job – Does It?!

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – a federal law that provides 12 weeks of unpaid leave to employees for their own serious health condition or a family member’s serious health condition – can present tricky situations...more

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Eleventh Circuit Limits Scope of Parental Leave for Birth of Child Under FMLA

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The Family and Medical Leave Act provides leave and job protection to eligible employees who need to be absent from work “because of the birth of a son or daughter of the employee and in order to care for such son or...more

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July is Still the New January! Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute’s Mid-Year Legislative Report

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Hot off the press – here is Littler’s mid-year report!  As federal regulators, states and cities continue to pass new workplace regulations through the calendar year, we summarize each state’s notable labor and employment law...more

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Legal Update: Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Law Gets Major Overhaul: Who's Covered, What Qualifies, and More

On May 21, 2024, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation expanding Connecticut’s Paid Sick Leave law beginning January 1, 2025. The new legislation expands the scope of employers covered by the law, increases the...more

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Appeals Court Hands Victory to Transgender Employee Seeking Health Benefits: Key Takeaways and 3 Steps Employers Can Take Now

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A federal appeals court recently held that an employer’s health insurance plan wrongly excluded coverage for gender-affirming care in violation of federal civil rights law – offering a warning to employers across the country...more

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April 2024: UK Employment Law Changes Take Effect

Now that spring has sprung, early April 2024 sees the introduction of a number of important changes to employment laws in the UK. In summary, these include: - Expansion of the existing right to request flexible working -...more

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UK: New Regulations Will Extend Current Redundancy Protections for Individuals Who Are Pregnant or on Maternity, Adoption, or...

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Currently, employees in the UK on statutory maternity, adoption or shared parental leave who are at risk of redundancy have priority rights to be offered a suitable alternative vacancy (but only where such a vacancy exists). ...more

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UK Employment Law: Step into 2024

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2023 has undoubtedly been a busy year in the UK employment law space. But, as we bid adieu to this year, it is time to look to what 2024 will bring. In this Christmas pun-filled article (apologies in advance), we explore some...more

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Court Orders Employer to Jail Unless He Complies with Union Fringe Benefit Fund Audit Request

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Employers are far behind the eight ball when union fringe benefit funds come knocking to audit or collect claimed delinquent contributions – and a recent decision from an Oregon federal judge means that employers could face...more

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Employment Law Update 2024: New Employment Laws for the New Year

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The federal government, states, counties, and cities were active again this year passing workplace legislation intended for the most part to protect employees, creating new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s...more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your November To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

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