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[Event] Employment Law Symposium - August 28th, Richmond, VA

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Navigate the ever-changing employment law circus at our Richmond Employment Law Symposium. As legal rules continue to shift like contortionists, employers need practical strategies to stay compliant. The K&C Employment Law...more

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Important New Reporting Rules for Overtime Pay and Tipped Income

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With the passage of the new federal tax bill on July 4, 2025, unofficially referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), employers and employees in overtime-heavy and tipped industries face new opportunities and...more

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Washington's Mini-WARN Act Goes into Effect on July 27, 2025

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Washington state recently enacted the Securing Timely Notification and Benefits for Laid-Off Employees Act (Senate Bill 5525), which takes effect July 27, 2025. This new "mini" version of the federal Worker Adjustment and...more

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Policy Week in Review – July 2025 #3

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NLRB Acting General Cowen Issues Guidance on Union Salts  - In a memorandum dated July 24, 2025, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Acting General Counsel William Cowen issued guidance to all regional directors,...more

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Policy Week in Review – July 2025 #2

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White House Announces NLRB Nominees - On Thursday, the White House announced two nominees for open seats at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), including Scott Mayer, chief labor counsel at The Boeing Corporation,...more

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July 2025 Labor and Employment Law Update

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Although developments at the federal level are getting most of the headlines, New Jersey employers should continue to monitor legislative developments coming out of Trenton since most federal law changes are not usurping or...more

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Connecticut Public Schools Face Major Leave Law Changes This Fall – A Guide for Schools

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Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut public schools will experience a significant shift in how they handle employee leave benefits. Public Act 25-174 extends two key state programs—the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave...more

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Connecticut Independent Schools Face Major Leave Law Changes This Fall

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Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut independent schools will experience a significant shift in how they handle employee leave benefits. Public Act 25-174 extends two key state programs—the Connecticut Family Medical Leave...more

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Policy Week in Review – July 2025 - Congressional and Administrative News

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Senate Republicans Introduce Legislation to Empower Independent Workers - Earlier this week, Senators Bill Cassidy, (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senators Rand Paul...more

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Policy Week in Review – July 2025 #1

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“Big Beautiful” Reconciliation Bill Pending Final Passage in the House  Earlier this week, the U.S. Senate passed the reconciliation bill by a narrow vote of 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote....more

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New York State Looks to Take Over Labor Law Enforcement Amidst Uncertainty at the NLRB

With mounting uncertainty about the lack of a quorum and near term future of the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB” or the “Board”), New York State legislators are attempting to usurp the powers delegated to the Board...more

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Workforce Mobility Act Reintroduced Amid Ongoing State Efforts to Restrict Non-Competes

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Last week, Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced the Workforce Mobility Act, which was previously considered by Congress in 2023. The reintroduction of the bi-partisan bill comes against the backdrop...more

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Beltway Buzz - June 2025 #3

The Beltway Buzz™ is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

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Artificial Intelligence in Employment: 2025 Regulatory Update

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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into employment decision-making processes for organizations continues to accelerate, as does the evolution of the legal and regulatory environment. This post provides...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

How Will Federal Bills Eliminating Tax on Tips and Overtime Impact Employers?

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Tax breaks on overtime pay and tipped earnings passed the House on May 22, 2025, as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1). The tax deductions provided under the sprawling reconciliation bill would be temporary,...more

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Policy Week in Review – May 2025 #3

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Supreme Court Allows Trump Firing of NLRB Member Wilcox - Late Thursday, the Supreme Court issued an order that essentially extends a previous order issued by Chief Justice John Roberts in April that barred National Labor...more

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Mexico Announces the Gradual Implementation of the 40-hour Workweek

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On 1 May 2025, it was announced that the 40-hour workweek will be progressively implemented in Mexico. We take a look at what this ‘gradual implementation’ might look like and how employers can prepare....more

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Basics of Lactation Accommodation in the Golden State

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California and federal laws require lactation accommodations for breastfeeding employees. The federal lactation accommodation law called the PUMP Act has many of the same requirements as the state law, however there are some...more

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Film Room: DC activity—proposed student-athlete employment law and potential NIL executive order

In this week’s Film Room, we unpack the potential impact of DC activity, including: - a proposed federal law prohibiting student-athletes from being employees - a potential executive order regarding NIL House—Quick...more

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New extension order signed in Israel improves wage terms and benefits in the construction sector

A new extension order signed in March 2025 applies to employees in the construction, infrastructure, heavy equipment, public works, civil engineering and renovation sectors and came into effect on April 1....more

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México se une a la tendencia global para proteger a los trabajadores de plataformas digitales: 7 consejos de cumplimiento para...

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Em importante que las empresas que operan en México se mantengan informados sobre cambios sustanciales a la Ley Federal del Trabajo dirigidos a proteger a los trabajadores de plataformas digitales. El Congreso mexicano...more

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Mexico Joins Growing Trend to Protect Digital Platform Workers: 7 Compliance Tips for Gig Economy Businesses

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Businesses operating in Mexico should be aware of substantial changes to the Federal Labor Law aimed at protecting digital platform workers. Specifically, the National Congress of Mexico enacted a decree in December 2024...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

To AI or Not to AI? The Use of AI in Employment Decisions

Even just a few years ago, the concept of using artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life was a novel, if somewhat intimidating, concept. But from Google’s AI overview to Microsoft’s Copilot, many of us use AI daily to...more

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[Event] 41st Annual Employment Law Update - May 15th, Hampton, VA

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Managing risk in the employment law circus isn’t always easy when the rules change like they are contortionists. The 41st Annual Employment Law Update will highlight recent changes to the law and how employers can most...more

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The Dole Act Expands Workplace Protections for Military Service

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The 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, also known as the Dole Act, was signed into law by President Biden on January 2, 2025. This legislation expands employment protections for veterans under the...more

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