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Warning from the Lighthouse: Washington Supreme Court Elevates Informal Wage Directives

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In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, Washington employers find themselves at the crossroads of compliance and litigation, especially when it comes to handling wage complaints. The recent Washington State Supreme...more

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How the Latest NLRB Guidance Helps Employers Resolve Disputes

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Newly issued guidance from the NLRB encourages efficient resolution of labor disputes, giving employers more flexibility in crafting resolutions to reach practical compromises in appropriate cases. The memorandum also...more

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CFPB union submits amends its proposed order for preliminary injunction

On March 19, the union representing CFPB employees filed its notice of amended proposed preliminary injunction order in its suit against the CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought. As previously covered by InfoBytes, the union...more

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Acting NLRB General Counsel Rescinds Biden-Era Policy Guidance on Non-Compete Agreements

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On February 14, 2025, NLRB Acting General Counsel William B. Cowan rescinded a number of active General Counsel Memoranda citing an increasing “backlog of cases [grown] to the point where it is no longer sustainable.” Among...more

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Acting NLRB General Counsel Scraps Predecessor's Memos, Signals a New Direction

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On Valentine’s Day, the Acting NLRB General Counsel, William B. Cowen, delivered a greeting card of sorts to his staff and the public signaling a new direction for the agency....more

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Delaware Supreme Court Broadens Utility of Noncompete Enforcement Tool

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In a recent en banc decision, Delaware’s Supreme Court upheld a key tool available to employers to enforce forfeiture-for-competition provisions against former employees. Delaware’s Chancery Court has shown an increasing...more

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Paying for workday travel for non‑exempt employees

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Employers are not required to pay non-exempt employees for the time they spend commuting between their home and work to begin their workday or after ending their workday. However, travel time during the workday is often...more

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CFPB union files complaint and emergency temporary restraining order to halt dismantling of CFPB and restore its operations

On February 13, a union representing CFPB employees and other organizations filed an amended complaint and an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia,...more

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What Construction Firm Employers Should Do Right Now to Minimize Legal Risk of Discrimination and Harassment Lawsuits

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Seyfarth Synopsis: In June 2024, Seyfarth published a blog article warning construction industry employers of recent anti-harassment guidelines issued by the EEOC. We predicted that the EEOC has “put the construction...more

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The Littler® Annual Employer Survey Report - May 2024

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Executive Summary - 2024 promises to be a consequential year for employers. The U.S. is preparing for an election that will likely have a significant impact on the future of employment and labor law. At the same time,...more

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Q3 Employment Law Updates: Enforcement Actions Bring Much for Employers to Consider

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The third quarter of 2023 has been pretty exciting as far as employment lawyers are concerned. Substantial regulations have been proposed and the pressure from federal agencies continues to rise. We will talk about some of...more

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Annual Report on EEOC Developments – Fiscal Year 2022

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INTRODUCTION - This Annual Report on EEOC Developments—Fiscal Year 2022 (hereafter “Report”), our twelfth annual publication, is designed as a comprehensive guide to significant Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...more

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August Tip of the Month: New York City Steps Up Enforcement of Worker Protection Laws

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New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) has actively stepped up enforcement of the city’s worker protection laws, including the Fair Workweek Law (FWL) and Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law (PSSL)...more

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Latest Decisions in Criminal No-Poach and Civil Non-Compete Cases Indicate Continuing Scrutiny of Restrictive Covenants

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Parties in Criminal No-Poach Case Reach Pre-Trial Resolution - Recently, the parties in United States v. Hee notified District Court Judge Boulware of the District of Nevada that they reached a preliminary plea deal. The...more

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Trio of False Claims Act Retaliation Rulings from September

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The False Claims Act (FCA) prohibits employers from retaliating against whistleblowers who report FCA violations. 31 U.S.C. § 3730(h). To plead a claim under this anti-retaliation provision of the FCA, an employee must show...more

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