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What is "Illegal DEI?" Key Takeaways for Employers in Light of Litigation and Guidance Issued by the Federal and State Governments

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This alert will explore what the federal government may consider to be “illegal DEI” in light of legal challenges to President Trump’s multiple executive orders (EO’s) pertaining to diversity, equity, inclusion, and...more

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Legal Update: Recent Executive Orders: What Employers Need to Know to Assess the Shifting Sands

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In January 2025, President Trump issued a flurry of executive orders. Several may significantly impact employers; the key aspects of these orders are described below, although this is not an exhaustive summary of every...more

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Pop Quiz: Test Your 2024 Workplace Law Knowledge

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Did you keep up with all the workplace law updates in 2024? Take our quiz to see if you can score a perfect 10 or need to do some catch-up work. After jotting down your answers, use the answer key at the end (no peeking!) to...more

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The DOL Publishes Best Practices That Employers Can Follow to Decrease the Legal Risks Associated With Using AI in Employment...

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On 16 October 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a comprehensive guidance regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in employment....more

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DOL Continues to Expand Oversight Over Employers with Artificial Intelligence Guidance

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On April 29, 2024, in response to an Executive Order issued by President Biden last October, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) of the U.S. Department of Labor issued guidance to federal contractors...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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Injunction Junction: Judicial Challenges to New Employment Rules

April 2024 saw a whirlwind of activity on the employment front as executive federal agencies issued a wave of new rules. On April 15, 2024, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced its final rule...more

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EEOC, DOL Issue 2024 Regulatory Agendas

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As part of the Biden administration’s Fall 2023 Regulatory Plan, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) have released their 2024 regulatory agendas....more

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Mandatory Labor and Employment Law Poster Updates

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Attention employers -- some mandatory labor and employment law posters just received updates to reflect new laws and updates to existing laws. In April 2023, the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) gave the FLSA Poster...more

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OSHA Issues Updated Guidance On Recording Employee Adverse Vaccine Reactions And Other COVID-19 Related News

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On April 20, 2021, OSHA issued new guidance on when employers must report instances in which an employee suffers an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccination. According to the guidance, employers who require their employees...more

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The EEOC Releases First Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination for Employers

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On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its first direct guidance for employers regarding COVID-19 vaccines approved or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The EEOC is...more

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Employers’ Great Balancing Act in Reopening: An Update for Employers on Returning to Work

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Employers starting to reopen and return employees to work are wrestling with unprecedented and difficult business decisions while continuing to monitor and implement the ever-evolving health and safety risks and legal issues....more

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Reopen with Care: Employers Should Proceed Cautiously in Resuming Workplace Operations

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Non-Essential Businesses Continue to Reopen Under State and Local Safety Orders, but Employers Should Still Use Caution - California continues to advance through the later portion of Stage 2 of its phased reopening plan....more

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COVID-19: Plan Now For Bringing Back Your Workforce – Part IV

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Update on High-Risk Workers and Developments at OSHA & CDC - In our alert series, Plan Now for Bringing Back Your Workforce, we’ve explored the importance of creating an OSHA-compliant Infectious Disease Preparedness and...more

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#WorkforceWednesday: Look Beyond OSHA, Accommodation Clarification, Workshare Programs - Employment Law This Week®

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Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. Watch the week’s top workforce management and employment law news, and read further below: Look Beyond OSHA for Return-to-Work Guidance The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has...more

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Tensions and Issues Rise as Employers Prepare to Call Employees Back to Work

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As states begin or prepare to lift stay-at-home orders, many businesses are gearing up, as well. However, many employees are not as sanguine, citing a host of concerns, such as a lack of protective measures, the fear of...more

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COVID-19: Employers' Frequently Asked Questions

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are struggling to determine how to protect their current workforce. We’ve compiled a list of common inquiries regarding this pandemic....more

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