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Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

[Webinar] Preparing for 2026: Employment Law Update - September 16th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CT

Please join Levenfeld Pearlstein for a complimentary virtual webinar geared towards human resources professionals, in-house counsel, business owners, and senior leaders. We will review developments over the past year and...more

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States Redraw the Rules on Child Labor

Child labor laws have changed in several states this year with some states tightening restrictions on child labor and other states loosening their rules. California, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, and Virginia are among the...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

State Labor Bills are 'Very Likely' Unconstitutional, Top NLRB Lawyer Says

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State bills to regulate private sector labor disputes due to the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) lack of a quorum — if enacted — would “very likely” violate the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, according to NLRB...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

[Webinar] Multijurisdictional Employers, Part 3: Best Practices for Paid Sick Leave and Family Leave - September 4th, 2:00 pm -...

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As paid sick leave and family leave laws continue to evolve across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, employers operating in multiple states face complex compliance challenges. From differing accrual rates and usage...more

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

[Event] In-Person Breakfast Briefing: Wage & Hour Update - September 17th, Washington, DC

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Navigating wage and hour compliance is more complex than ever. This complimentary, interactive in-person briefing goes beyond the basics to explore the real-world challenges employers are facing today. Led by our dedicated...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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

Troutman Pepper Locke

Health Care Industry Under Attack for Independent Contractor Misclassification: July 2025 IC Legal News Update

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Unless you were in the health care industry, July 2025 was a relatively slow month for judicial developments in the law of independent contractor (IC) misclassification and compliance. Only two significant IC cases came to...more

Kaufman & Canoles

[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

Holland & Knight LLP

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

Proskauer - California Employment Law

“Headless” PAGA Action May Proceed In Court

CRST Expedited, Inc. v. Superior Court, 2025 WL 1874891 (Cal. Ct. App. 2025) - Espiridion Sanchez filed this PAGA action against his former employer on behalf of himself and other allegedly “aggrieved employees.”...more

Miller Nash LLP

Washington Enacts Mini-WARN Act Law

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As most employers know, under the federal WARN Act a covered employer who plans to close a facility or implement a mass layoff must provide 60 days’ advance notice to the affected employees, the designated state agency, and...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

New York State Attempts to Step in While National Labor Relations Boards Steps Back

Does the saying “when the cat is away, the mice will play” apply to labor law? Some states, including New York, seem to think so. With the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) currently lacking a quorum, New...more

Genova Burns LLC

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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Between Enforcement and Protection: What Employees Need to Know About State and Federal Immigration Policy Shifts

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recently announced a suspension in enforcing the 2024 rule from the Biden Administration that is designed to enhance protections for H-2A workers....more

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

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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Employment Law Update: Maryland Supreme Court Decides Not To Trifle With Wage And Hour Claims

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Ruling on a matter of first impression under Maryland law, the Maryland Supreme Court recently decided, in Martinez, et al. v. Amazon.com Services LLC, Misc. No. 17, Sept. Term 2024 (July 3, 2025), that the rule of “de...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Weak Demand Leads to Layoffs Among California Wineries: Navigating the Legal Risks of Cost-Cutting

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Recent studies indicate a steady decline in alcohol consumption in the United States over the past several years, following a global trend that has seen decreases in alcohol consumption from Ireland to India. Several factors...more

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NLRA Preempts New Jersey Whistleblower and Antidiscrimination Law Claims, Federal Court Rules

In Davis v. Benihana, Inc., the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey dismissed the plaintiff-employee’s claims for retaliation under the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) and New Jersey Law...more

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‘Preemption? What Preemption?’ New York Bill Attempts To Supplant the NLRB

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) has been in a state of limbo since the beginning of President Donald J. Trump’s second term. Now, New York is trying to fill that void....more

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Puerto Rico Supreme Court: State Courts Lack Jurisdiction Over Labor Cases Governed by the NLRA

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The Supreme Court of Puerto Rico recently issued an important decision limiting the role of Puerto Rico’s courts in labor complaints that involve conduct governed by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). In Rodríguez...more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your July 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. To ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan for...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

The U.S. Supreme Court Makes It Easier for Employees in the Majority to Prove Reverse Discrimination Under Title VII

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The United States Supreme Court on June 5, 2025, in a rare unanimous decision, overturned a decision from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals that required a plaintiff, a heterosexual, to have evidence as part of her proofs to...more

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Wage Theft as a Crime: States Escalate Enforcement with Criminal Prosecution

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In a significant shift in labor law enforcement, states and localities across the United States are increasingly treating wage theft not merely as a civil infraction, but as a criminal offense. This trend in certain...more

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

The Intersection of FMLA and State Leave Policies: What Employers Need to Know to Ensure Compliance

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Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an opinion letter that addressed the Family and Medical Leave Act’s (FMLA) provision regarding the “substitution” of accrued paid leave and its application to state...more

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