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In a recent decision, the California Supreme Court takes an in-depth look at legislative history to dissect whether a county hospital authority entity can be liable for meal and rest period violations under the labor...
The current National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) under President Joe Biden has been heavily involved in moving forward the administration’s prolabor goals. But as the Biden administration draws to a close, the Board...
With its 2024 Loper Bright decision, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the long-standing doctrine of Chevron deference, under which courts deferred to federal agencies’ interpretation of a statute when the text was...
The annual National Industry Liaison Group (ILG) Conference was held in Orlando this year from July 29 through August 1. While there wasn’t much new because it’s an election year, here are a few highlights: Acting Office...
The recent Supreme Court decisions eliminating Chevron deference and granting presidents all-but blanket immunity have prompted responses from Congress, both to support and invalidate the rulings. No Kings Act In...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is considering a furlough for all the agency’s staff for a day in late August to stay under its operational budget. On July 30, 2024, EEOC Chair Charlotte Burrows...
In February 2023, Derek Mobley filed a proposed class action lawsuit against HR software developer Workday, Inc., in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging discriminated in hiring based...
We have lived through a few weeks none of us has ever experienced: an assassination attempt on a former president who is a current candidate; a presidential withdrawal from the campaign; a Black-South Asian woman as...
On August 2, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (the federal appeals court covering Texas) asked the Texas Supreme Court to consider whether the Texas Labor Code preempts—that is, displaces and requires dismissal...
Yes, I know artificial intelligence (AI) is a big deal. But let’s not forget that old school still works. Recently the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Texas) rejected a special AI rule for written briefs...
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on religion and requires that reasonable accommodations be made for sincerely held religious beliefs. The U.S. Equal Employment...
In Wisconsin, current and former employees—even those who have been fired—have a statutory right to view and copy their personnel records. Below are answers to some common questions regarding what rights a former...
On July 11, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit held that college athletes may be considered employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). College athletes have historically been classified as...
Businesses employing young teens should ensure compliance with strict work-hour limits or face significant fines from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and its implementing...
When the COVID-19 pandemic began to ease, employers started reassessing their workplaces. Some decided to call everyone back to the office, while others continued work-from-home (WFH) arrangements on a permanent and...
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