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Washington Supreme Court Allows Any Job Applicant to Sue under Pay Transparency Statute: 3 Steps You Should Take To Reduce Your...

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The Washington Supreme Court just made it easier for plaintiffs to bring costly lawsuits against employers for violations of the state’s highly technical job posting requirements, making compliance more important than ever....more

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Global guide: Independent contractors, potential misclassification issues, and labor implications

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In today's labor market, classifying workers as employees or independent contractors is crucial, especially in diverse legal landscapes like the U.S., the UK, Spain, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, Italy and France. ...more

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Managing employee costs in a changing business environment

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Introduction - At a time of global economic and geo-political uncertainty, employers need to understand their options for achieving financial savings while preserving business continuity and retaining their ability to...more

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Employee quits but tries to take it back: Can she do that?

A true story, somewhere. You are Dilbert, the head of Human Resources for a fictional company that is not perfect but still a pretty decent place to work. You have an employee, Dolores, who is more trouble than she’s...more

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New Interpretations from China's Supreme People’s Court: What Multinational Employers Need to Know

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The highest court in China recently released new interpretations regarding the application of laws in labor dispute cases, which took effect on September 1, 2025. These bring clarity to a range of employment issues in China,...more

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[Webinar] Labor & Employment Law Update: 2025 Recap and Insights for 2026 - September 17th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am ET

It has been a particularly busy year on the labor and employment law front. To learn more about the major challenges employers face and developments your organization needs to address before year's end, we encourage you to...more

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Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute Presents: Labor Day Report – 2025

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Introduction  The first eight months of the Trump administration saw dramatic changes in labor and employment policy—from civil rights to traditional labor law to immigration—with more to come as key positions at oversight...more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your September 2025 To-Do List

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Here are the top ten items you should tackle in September, based on the latest workplace law developments and upcoming critical compliance dates...more

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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The Future of Work: California Employment Legislation in 2025

California lawmakers are considering several new employment bills ahead of the end of the 2025 legislative session that would impose new compliance obligations on employers. Here is a status report on employment-related...more

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[Event] Workplace Horizons Extension: Chicago - September 18th, Chicago, IL

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The leading educational and networking event — from the premier firm for employment + labor law — comes closer to you regionally and topically. The benefits of Jackson Lewis’ annual Workplace Horizons conference in New...more

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New Louisiana Employment-Related Laws: Key Takeaways From the 2025 Legislative Session

Two notable laws affecting Louisiana employers have taken effect this summer, providing expanded antidiscrimination protections for military status and a new exemption to Louisiana’s final pay law for certain types of...more

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California Employment News: California Wage Compliance – Avoiding Legal Pitfalls

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Whether setting pay for a new hire or adjusting compensation for a current employee, employers must navigate a range of legal considerations. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub employment attorneys...more

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10 Steps for Built-to-Sell Tech Startups to Lock Down Employment Law Compliance

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You’ve built a great product, assembled a talented team, and maybe even caught the attention of investors or potential buyers. But your code or growth metrics will only get you so far if your company is not a compliant...more

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Call Out to Oregon Employers: Your New-Hire Procedures Will Change in 2026

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Oregon employers will need to disclose additional information to new hires beginning January 1, 2026, under a law signed in May 2025. Senate Bill 906, passed in May 2025, amends Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 652.610 and...more

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The Top 10 Employment Law Changes From the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session

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Oregon employers must once again be ready to comply with a slate of new legislative changes from the Oregon Legislature’s recent session, which concluded on June 27, 2025. These new laws make changes to Paid Leave Oregon and...more

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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

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Doing Business in Puerto Rico: Top 10 Things Employers Need to Know About the Island’s Workplace Laws

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Vacationers are flocking to Puerto Rico this summer to see the island’s superstar reggaeton singer perform, and the potential economic boost is capturing the attention of many businesses. Whether your business is already...more

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Rhode Island’s New Workplace Laws: Menopause Protections, “Captive Audience” Meeting Ban, Minimum Wage Hikes, and More

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Rhode Island employers must keep up with new workplace laws enacted this year, including some that have already taken effect. The state not only joined a growing number of states that prohibit so-called “captive audience”...more

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2025 Legislative Developments Affecting Washington Employers

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Washington employers face a wave of new workplace legislation, some of which recently became effective and some that will begin in 2026 and beyond. These new or modified laws address a broad range of topics, many of which...more

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Washington State Workplace Law Roundup: Nearly 20 New Laws Taking Effect Within the Next Year – Starting Now

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Washington lawmakers were busy this year, and a wave of new laws will have a major impact on the workplace. Employers must be aware of significant workplace laws taking effect within the next year, including 11 new laws that...more

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Colorado Lawmakers Were Busy in 2025 – What Employers Need to Know

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Colorado was once again busy this legislative session – and employers need to adjust their practices in order to adapt to some key new laws soon to take effect. We have highlighted below a few of the critical changes that...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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End of NY Legislative Session Leaves Employers Watching Key Workplace Bills

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New York’s two-year 2025-2026 legislative session hit its midpoint in June, with lawmakers wrapping up the first year by passing a slew of workplace-related bills that now await action from Governor Hochul. As federal labor...more

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Recently Passed Employment Laws Will Significantly Impact Washington Employers

Recently, Washington State legislators passed several new and amended employment bills, which Governor Ferguson signed, enhancing protections for employees and increasing potential liability for employers. Employers need to...more

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