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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings.  less -
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Unlawful Dismissals: What Changes for Small Companies in Italy After Decision No. 118 of 21 July 2025

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The aim of this alert is to provide an update on the recent ruling issued by the Italian Constitutional Court (the Court) on 21 July 2025 (Decision No. 118), dealing with the consequences of unlawful dismissals in small...more

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California Construction Employers May Rely On Legal Exemption To Drug Test for Marijuana

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California’s AB 2188 greatly expanded the scope of the state’s existing marijuana laws because it prohibits discrimination based on the off-duty use of marijuana. This prohibition creates a dilemma for employers who conduct...more

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Employment Law Update: Federal Judge Rules Attorney Was Fired for Legitimate Workplace Behavior Concerns, not Due to Alleged...

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A recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington highlights the importance of clear, documented reasons for employee terminations. In Kang v. The Boeing Company, a case involving a former...more

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End to six-month cap on unlawful termination compensation in small businesses for Jobs-Act-governed relationships

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On July 21, 2025, the Constitutional Court, with Judgment No. 118/2025, declared the constitutional illegitimacy of Article 9, paragraph 1 of Legislative Decree 23/2015. With this decision, the court deleted the strict...more

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E-Verify Revocation Lists for CHNV Updated: Employers Have to Add One More Thing to Their To-Do Lists

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US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) initially deployed the Status Change Report on June 20, 2025, to help certain employers identify whether any E-Verify cases were created using an Employment Authorization...more

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Washington Employers: Does That Job Really Require a Valid Driver's License?

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Effective July 27, 2025, employers will have to carefully consider whether they should require that employees have a valid driver’s license as a condition of employment. In 2019, Washington State enacted the Equal Protection...more

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Assembly Bill 1018: A Bill for Employers to Keep an (A)Eye On

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As AI and automation tools become increasingly integrated into hiring and workplace operations, California’s Assembly Bill 1018 (AB 1018) is drawing significant attention for its potential to reshape how employers use these...more

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Considering a Reduction in Force? Some Preliminary Considerations

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Employers sometimes find it necessary to make the difficult decision to undergo a reduction-in-force (RIF), resulting in employee layoffs and/or terminations. Before moving forward with an RIF, employers should develop an...more

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Good Intentions, Lawful Termination: Sixth Circuit Backs Employer Discipline

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In a recent decision that reinforces the importance of consistent policy enforcement, the Sixth Circuit upheld the dismissal of an age discrimination lawsuit filed by a nurse terminated from the Cincinnati VA Medical Center...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

As Tariff Talks Heat Up, Revisiting Two Key Laws Related to Layoffs

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As tariff talks continue to heat up and fuel heightened economic uncertainty, manufacturers are left to determine how to best manage their workforces while continuing to meet customer demands. Manufacturers seeking to weather...more

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News of an Employee’s Arrest or Pending Criminal Charges Poses a Dilemma for California Employers

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Every day, the press reports on arrests for one reason or another in California and other states. Many of those arrested have jobs. In turn, the employers of the arrestees in California are confronted with a dilemma: on the...more

Ice Miller

Employee Terminations: Honesty is the Best Policy

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Terminating an employee can be one of the most consequential decisions an employer can make. The best way to mitigate risk? Honesty....more

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Supreme Court allows Education Department to fire employees; Is CFPB Staff Next?

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In another case that may not augur well for the CFPB staff, the Supreme Court is allowing the Trump Administration to continue dismantling the Education Department, lifting a court order that had required the rehiring of as...more

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Employment Contracts in Japan: A Quick Guide

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Understanding employment contracts in Japan is essential for ensuring compliance and maintaining fair workplace practices. In this article we outline the key legal requirements and best practices for employers to follow....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

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Navigating Employee Integration in Mergers and Acquisitions: Lessons From Pretty Woman — Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter discuss the challenges of integrating employees during and after mergers and acquisitions through the lens of the classic film Pretty Woman. Joined...more

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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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Start the Clock—The Case for Including Contractual Limitations Periods in Employment Agreements.

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Contractual limitations periods provide parties on both sides of an agreement certainty regarding the filing of a potential action. But many employers do not know that they may include such contractual limitations periods in...more

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Supreme Court allows massive firing of government employees, but CFPB case is on separate track

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In Trump v. American Federation of Government Employees, a case on its emergency docket  that could have implications for the CFPB, the Supreme Court issued a brief opinion allowing the Trump Administration to fire tens of...more

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Puerto Rico Supreme Court Reaffirms Importance of Just Cause for Employee Terminations

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The Puerto Rico Supreme Court recently issued a decision reaffirming the importance of just cause for employment terminations in Puerto Rico. Méndez Ruiz v. Techno Plastics Industries, Inc., No. 2025 TSPR 68 (June 26, 2025)....more

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Work This Way: An Employment Law Video Podcast | Episode 51: Smarter Recruiting Strategies with Rhiannon Poore of Forge Search

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Recorded at the 2025 Greenville SHRM Conference, hosts Tina and Faye welcome Rhiannon Poore, Founder and CEO of Forge Search, to explore how companies can rethink their recruiting strategies in today’s competitive labor...more

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UK government announces more changes to Employment Rights Bill

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The UK government announced further changes to the Employment Rights Bill. These include a ban on NDAs that seek to prevent workers speaking out about discrimination and harassment. Changes to the fire and rehire rules...more

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The UK Employment Rights Bill: Where Are We Now? (Updated)

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AT A GLANCE - In our 2024 Highlights and 2025 Outlook article, we examined some of the key reforms proposed in the UK Government's then-newly published Employment Rights Bill (the Bill), which was described at the time as...more

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Recruiting in Japan: Key Considerations for Employers

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It is essential for employers operating in or entering the Japanese market to understand the rules around recruitment. From job advertisements to hiring foreign workers, we explore the key issues below....more

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Fourth Circuit Rules for Employer When Employee Failed to Participate in Interactive Process

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In a recent decision, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals highlighted the requirement that employees requesting an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must engage in the interactive process with...more

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