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The EEOC filed only slightly more lawsuits in fiscal year (FY) 2026 (97) than in FY2025 (93). In FY2026, there were 38 disability-related lawsuits and 52 Title VII lawsuits. Over 15% of the lawsuits were religious...
Published in 2023 by conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation, Project 2025 espouses a number of policy changes throughout the government. An unapologetic conservative political manifesto, it calls for profound...
On September 30, Keith Sonderling was confirmed by the Senate as Secretary of Labor 47 to 41 on the Senate’s last day before the midterm election. President Trump nominated Sonderling after he served as acting secretary...
On October 6, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report on the DOL’s oversight of Section 503. The report—Disability Employment: DOL Should Enhance Monitoring and Guidance for Federal Contractors (GAO26...
On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14398, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, which claimed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities are not only unethical and often...
Many regard the upcoming 2026 midterm election as a referendum on the Trump presidency. That may well be the case, but the question remains: Does it matter? One thing is certain—there will be many different people...
Q If we require employees to use their personal vehicle for work, are we legally obligated to reimburse them for mileage or other vehicle-related expenses even if their pay wouldn’t fall below the minimum wage if we didn...
Recent media reports highlight a new, high-tech twist on the old problem of workplace harassment. As smart glasses continue to fly off the shelves, workers report being harassed on the job via the AI-assisted wearable...
When people talk about noncompete agreements in New Hampshire, it’s not always clear what they are referring to. Judges, lawyers, and business professionals often use different terms to describe different types of...
In early August, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the PROTECT Act, hailing it as the “strongest law in the country to protect people from” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In addition to keeping...
More than a year after Rayford v. American House Roseville I, LLC, Michigan courts are beginning to define what the decision means for employers that use agreements shortening the time employees have to bring legal...
In a recent decision, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine addressed an uncommon claim under the Maine Human Rights Act (MHRA). The case involved alleged discrimination against an employee for obtaining a...
In early September 2026, a federal judge granted summary judgment (dismissal without a trial) to musician Lizzo’s touring company (BGBT) on claims filed by Lizzo’s former wardrobe assistant, including claims of hostile...
Nov 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter
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On August 26, 2026, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel (GC) Crystal S. Carey issued Memorandum GC 26-04 with the subject line, “Further Guidance Regarding General Counsel Priorities.” The memo...
Nov 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter
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Over the past couple of years, numerous large employers and their health plan fiduciaries have faced lawsuits regarding their health plan’s tobacco surcharge. A tobacco surcharge wellness program typically charges a...
Nov 01, 2026 · Employment Law Letter
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