Employment Law Letter

A new era began in Texas on September 1, 2025, when House Bill (HB) 4623 took effect. The Texas law stripped school districts and most of their employees of immunity from lawsuits for sexual misconduct. Who is covered...

The New York State Assembly and Senate passed numerous pieces of legislation during the concluded legislative session in late December. This article reviews three enactments that Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law and...

During a recent round of labor negotiations, a union proposed the following language regarding artificial intelligence (AI): “Artificial Intelligence shall not be utilized in any manner that displaces, diminishes, or...

A significant element in proving an age discrimination claim in Wisconsin is that the claimant is 40 years old or older. With Wisconsin’s median age hovering right above 40, employers should be mindful of the rights of...

With 2026 upon us, businesses, employees, and policymakers alike are preparing for the year ahead, and with it come anticipated shifts in the labor and employment landscape. Each year brings its own set of challenges and...

The One Big Beautiful Bill altered the Federal Tax Code as we know it. Title 7 of the bill contains key provisions such as “no tax on tips or overtime.” These “no tax” benefits are implemented in the form of deductions...

Employees, including school administrators, have constitutional First Amendment rights, but they are not unlimited. Sometimes it comes down to a balancing test, to see if the employees’ free speech interest outweighs the...

Courts have struggled with the concept of voluntary labor, erring on the side of employee protection, even when that means that wanted voluntary positions become unavailable. Though we thought the analytical rules were...

The Oklahoma WorkTrends Employer Insights study conducted by researchers at Oklahoma State University (OSU) seeks to understand the issues Oklahoma employers face and aims to help them build and sustain strong workforces...

Employee misuse of technology—particularly hacking or unauthorized access to employer systems—presents an increasingly serious threat to Texas employers. While organizations tend to invest heavily in protection against...

Sometimes when downsizing, employers decide to eliminate a role that’s no longer needed. However, if the employee who fills the role is currently on medical leave, can the employer terminate the position right away, or...

Employers play a pivotal role in guiding employees through their benefits options, including retirement plans and life insurance. However, one crucial aspect often goes overlooked: beneficiary designations. In Wisconsin...

A case decided on December 5 by the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals—a sister federal appeals court to our 5th Circuit, which covers Texas—looks like it is being teed up for review by the Supreme Court of the United...

New York employers need to know about a recent labor law decision by a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. On November 26, 2025, U.S. District Judge Eric Komitee issued a...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become commonplace in recruiting, screening, interviewing, testing, promotion, and employee monitoring. Properly designed and governed, AI can streamline processes and improve consistency...