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The Latest Developments in the Arbitration Wars – Implausible Sexual Harassment Claims jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-la… | by @CalEmpLawUpdate

The Latest Developments in the Arbitration Wars – Implausible Sexual Harassment Claims

Since its enactment, the federal Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act has resulted in plaintiffs’ lawyers tacking on increasingly implausible sexual harassment...

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Employment Law Update: U.S. Department of Labor Unveils Its Regulatory Agenda jdsupra.com/legalnews/employ… | by @whitefordlaw

Employment Law Update: U.S. Department of Labor Unveils Its Regulatory Agenda

Employers around the country may have breathed a sigh of relief upon learning of the DOL’s regulatory agenda released yesterday. Claiming to put “American Workers, Businesses First…,” the DOL...

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When Doctors Disappear: Addressing the Human Cost of a Strained Workers’ Comp System jdsupra.com/legalnews/when-d… | by @WoodruffSawyer

When Doctors Disappear: Addressing the Human Cost of a Strained Workers’ Comp System

In the last few years, there has been a growing shortage of physicians to treat workers’ compensation cases across the country. Employees who are injured on the job are finding it increasingly...

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[VIDEO] Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast | How Employers Can Protect Intellectual Property with Bryan Baysinger of Maynard Nexsen jdsupra.com/legalnews/work-t… | by @maynardnexsen

Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast | How Employers Can...

Hosts Tina and Jennie welcome their colleague Bryan Baysinger, head of Maynard Nexsen’s Intellectual Property practice group, to discuss how employers can protect their IP in the modern...

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Illinois Workplace Transparency Act: Amendments Expand Limitations & Employee Protections Regarding Certain Contract Provisions jdsupra.com/legalnews/illino… | by @morganlewislaw

Illinois Workplace Transparency Act: Amendments Expand Limitations & Employee Protections Regarding...

New amendments to the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act expand employee and consultant/contractor protections, including prohibitions on various “unilateral” contract provisions imposed as a...

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OSHA Introduces Reduced Penalties for Small Businesses and Quick Fixers jdsupra.com/legalnews/osha-i… | by @hchlawyers

OSHA Introduces Reduced Penalties for Small Businesses and Quick Fixers

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is giving small businesses a big break. On July 14, OSHA updated its guidance to reduce penalties for employers with 25 employees or...

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Federal Appeals Court Says Removing Union Literature from Breakrooms Can Be Lawful: How Employers Can Thread the Needle jdsupra.com/legalnews/federa… | by @labor_attorneys

Federal Appeals Court Says Removing Union Literature from Breakrooms Can Be Lawful: How Employers...

A federal appeals court recently held that an employer does not violate federal labor law by removing union flyers left in a breakroom so long as it neutrally applies its housekeeping and...

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[Hybrid Event] 2025 Benefits Forum: Benefit Trends for a Resilient Workforce - September 25th, Richmond, VA jdsupra.com/legalnews/hybrid…

[Hybrid Event] 2025 Benefits Forum: Benefit Trends for a Resilient Workforce - September 25th,...

Join Williams Mullen for our hybrid 2025 Benefits Forum, where our attorneys will examine how emerging trends and recent legislative developments have created new opportunities for employers to...

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Illinois No Longer Mandates Fact-Finding Conferences for Agency Charges – But Expands Penalty Options Against Employers jdsupra.com/legalnews/illino… | by @labor_attorneys

Illinois No Longer Mandates Fact-Finding Conferences for Agency Charges – But Expands Penalty...

Illinois lawmakers just made two critical changes to the way the state’s civil rights agency administers its key anti-bias law – no longer requiring parties to participate in a fact-finding...

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Federal ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ Yields Surge in Job Applications at ICE, CBP jdsupra.com/legalnews/federa… | by @jacksonlewispc

Federal ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ Yields Surge in Job Applications at ICE, CBP

As predicted following its passage and signing into law in early July, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) has resulted in a surge in job applications at Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

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To $20 and Beyond: Portland Maine’s Minimum Wage Could See Major Increases This Election Day jdsupra.com/legalnews/to-20-… | by @labor_attorneys

To $20 and Beyond: Portland Maine’s Minimum Wage Could See Major Increases This Election Day

The Portland, Maine, City Council voted on Monday to send a citizen initiative seeking increases in the city’s minimum wage to voters for a decision in the upcoming November election. This now...

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Back to the Exemptions? Possible Changes to Home Health and Personal Care Worker Wage Regulations jdsupra.com/legalnews/back-t… | by @bradleylegal

Back to the Exemptions? Possible Changes to Home Health and Personal Care Worker Wage Regulations

Are home health and personal care workers eligible for overtime? That is a more complicated question than it first appears. In fact, it could be about to change again as certain providers of home...

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Recent Litigation Spotlights Legal Risks of Training Repayment Agreements jdsupra.com/legalnews/recent… | by @HuschBlackwell

Recent Litigation Spotlights Legal Risks of Training Repayment Agreements

Two recent disputes involving healthcare entities demonstrate some of the legal risks associated with contract clauses that require employees to reimburse their employer for the cost of...

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One Too Many … Employer Considerations Following New Lawsuit Challenging Employer Providing Health Plan Options jdsupra.com/legalnews/one-to… | by @hollandhart

One Too Many … Employer Considerations Following New Lawsuit Challenging Employer Providing Health...

A recently filed lawsuit against Northwestern University and its health plan fiduciaries raises novel claims that could be problematic for employers that offer multiple medical benefit options,...

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[VIDEO] Employees Refuse Workplace Harassment or DEI Trainings: What’s the Tea in L&E? jdsupra.com/legalnews/employ…

Employees Refuse Workplace Harassment or DEI Trainings: What’s the...

In this episode of What’s the Tea in L&E, Labor & Employment attorney Raven Burks joins host Leah Stiegler to discuss whether trainings in the workplace can and should be required. With...

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Sixth Circuit Requires Employer Intent for Customer Sexual Harassment Under Title VII jdsupra.com/legalnews/sixth-… | by @KJK_Law

Sixth Circuit Requires Employer Intent for Customer Sexual Harassment Under Title VII

The Sixth Circuit in Bivens v. Zep, Inc. brushed aside the EEOC’s and several circuit court positions with respect to the standard to be used when determining an employer’s liability under Title...

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Puerto Rico Establishes Framework for Workplace Lactation Rights jdsupra.com/legalnews/puerto… | by @DLA_Piper

Puerto Rico Establishes Framework for Workplace Lactation Rights

Puerto Rico recently enacted a Breastfeeding Code (Act 87-2025), consolidating all prior lactation-related laws into a single, comprehensive statute. The law establishes uniform protections and...

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Major Tax & Benefit Changes Ahead for Employers in 2026 jdsupra.com/legalnews/one-bi… | by @lowndeslaw

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Major Tax & Benefit Changes Ahead for Employers in 2026

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. While the legislation addresses broad economic and social issues, several provisions stand out for...

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Modern Bonus Structures: The Rise of Multi-Factor Incentive Plans jdsupra.com/legalnews/modern… | by @NelsonMullins

Modern Bonus Structures: The Rise of Multi-Factor Incentive Plans

As investor expectations shift, regulatory pressure mounts, and business models evolve, compensation committees are moving away from short-term incentive plans that rely solely on a single...

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One Big Beautiful Bill May Renew Legislative Action on PBM, HSA, and HRA Reform jdsupra.com/legalnews/one-bi… | by @HallBenefitsLaw
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