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This Week From The Hill (October 19 – 25, 2025)

Lawmakers have still not agreed on terms to reopen the federal government. The Senate has now voted eleven times on a Republican resolution to open the government.

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Groom Law Group

Smoking Surcharges Under Fire: ERISA Compliance Risks In Wellness Programs

recent Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA") case has placed employer wellness program surcharges under scrutiny, alleging that penalties imposed on health plans...

United States Employment

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Miller Shah

Data Record/Retention — Stewardship Through Structure (Video)

Faith-based organizations handle a wide range of sensitive data—from donor records and volunteer applications to child check-in logs and financial reports. Managing this data responsibly isn't just good practice...

United States Privacy

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Michael Best

Managing Political Speech In The Workplace: What Employers Need To Know

In the days following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the news media began reporting on many stories of employees losing their jobs or getting in trouble at work over things they said or posted on social media about the killing.

United States Employment

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McLane Middleton, Professional Association

Can Fertility Benefits Be Excepted Benefits? New Tri-Agency FAQs

United States Employment

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Groom Law Group

Employers' Role In Culture War Conflicts

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Jonathan Snare Confirmed To The Occupational Safety And Health Review Commission

United States Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Senate Bill 20: California Expands Worker Protections Against Silica Dust Exposure

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Deck The Halls—Not The Hazards: Your Holiday Safety Checklist

United States Employment

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Perkins Coie LLP

OSHA And OSHRC In Transition, Part II: Contemporary Challenges, Litigation Posture, And Prospective Reforms

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Robo Boss Rejection: California Governor Newsom Pulls The Plug On AI Bill For Overly Broad Restrictions

United States Technology

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Duane Morris LLP

Practical Implications Of Immigration Enforcement Activity On Benefit Plans – Part II

United States Employment

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Foley & Lardner

OSHA And OSHRC In Transition, Part I: Early And Evolving Constitutional Challenges

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

California Enacts Law Strengthening Protections Against Threats To The Workplace

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Sanctions Update: September 22, 2025

Worldwide International

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Steptoe LLP

One Size Doesn't Fit All: Customizing Dispute Resolution For Commercial Contracts

United States Litigation

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JAMS

Tariffs, Contracts And The Negotiation Imperative: Why The Old Playbook Won't Work

United States International

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JAMS

California Air Resources Board Publishes Draft SB 261 Guidance

United States Commercial

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Ropes & Gray LLP

District Court Invalidates Patents For Bridge Cheating Detection Software Under § 101

United States IP

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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

OSHA And MSHA Under New Leadership: Anticipating Developments In Workplace Safety Regulation

Recent confirmations at the Department of Labor (DOL) mark a new phase for federal workplace safety and health oversight. With David Keeling now leading the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Senate Bill 464: California Mandates Tougher Pay Data Reporting

Senate Bill 464, signed into law on October 13, 2025, enhances existing pay reporting requirements to address wage disparities.

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Tools To Address Workplace Violence In The Retail Sector (Podcast)

In response to the alarming rise in workplace violence, particularly in the retail industry, states have begun implementing laws requiring employers to actively address this potential threat via policies and training.

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Jonathan Snare Confirmed To OSHRC: What It Means For OSHA Litigation Now

The U.S. Senate's October 7, 2025, confirmation of Jonathan L. Snare to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC)—the three-member adjudicatory agency that has not had a commissioner...

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Safety Perspectives From The Dallas Region: From Chevron To Jarkesy—The Supreme Court's Shadow On Safety Law (Podcast)

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Shutdown Continues; Federal Courts Update (Beltway Buzz, October 10, 2025)

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Policy Week In Review – October 10, 2025

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Littler 2025 Employer Survey – Leave And Accommodation Key Findings

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Global Perspectives On Workplace Well-Being And Harassment: Key Takeaways From WLG's L&E Group

United States Employment

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World Law Group

Halloween Tips For Employers: How To Avoid The Scary Consequences Of Halloween Costumes

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Beyond The Workplace: Employers Must Take Action To Protect Domestic Violence Survivors

United States Employment

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Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger

Do You Have To Tell Your Employer About Your Disability In NY?

United States Employment

Mizrahi Kroub

Potential Employment Obligations Coming To California In The Near Future

United States Technology

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Steptoe LLP

Workplace Violence And Heat Stress—Understanding And Defending General Duty Clause Citations

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Beyond The Workplace: Employers Must Take Action To Protect Domestic Violence Survivors

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month, we provide this reminder of employer obligations and employee rights with respect to employees facing domestic...

United States Employment

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Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger

Do You Have To Tell Your Employer About Your Disability In NY?

Navigating the workplace with a disability can raise difficult questions, especially when it comes to what you're required to share with your employer.

United States Employment

Mizrahi Kroub

Potential Employment Obligations Coming To California In The Near Future

California lawmakers recently approved legislation that would require companies to apply human oversight and notify workers when using AI tools to make employment decisions.

United States Technology

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Steptoe LLP

Workplace Violence And Heat Stress—Understanding And Defending General Duty Clause Citations

Two cases before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals could place limits on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) ability to cite employers...

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Striking A Chord: California Magistrate Judge Recommends Significant Sanctions For Discovery Violations In Claim Against Lizzo's Touring Company

United States Employment

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Thompson Coburn LLP

Why MIOSHA Safety Isn't Just A Regulation, It's A Business Imperative

In today's dynamic business environment, prioritizing workplace safety is not just about adhering to regulations but to also ensuring your employees avoid catastrophic injuries and make it home at the end of the day.

United States Employment

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Hilger Hammond

Don't Wake The Sleeping Dog Of Repeat MIOSHA Citations

Receiving any type of citation from MIOSHA should be treated seriously regardless of the classification type MIOSHA alleges. Citations are classified based on the likelihood and magnitude of the harm that could occur as a result of the alleged violation.

United States Employment

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Hilger Hammond

Ready, Set, Recover: Building A Crisis-Ready Workplace

Natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires can strike with little warning, bringing business operations to a halt and deeply affecting the lives of employees.

United States Employment

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Jones Walker

The Watchdogs Go To Sleep; How The Government Shutdown Affects Labor Agencies

As has been widely publicized in the general and social media, on October 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government officially entered a shutdown of the 2026 fiscal year due to Congress' failure to authorize continuing appropriations.

United States Employment

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Foley & Lardner

Littler Lightbulb – September Employment Appellate Roundup

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Government Shutdown: Impact Of Shutdown On EPA Enforcement

United States Environment

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Shutdown Guide: Navigating OSHA Compliance During The Federal Government Shutdown

United States Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Impact Of 2025 Federal Government Shutdown On Mine Safety Agencies

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Policy Week In Review – October 3, 2025

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Safety Basics XVI: State Plans Vs. Federal OSHA—Key Compliance Insights (Podcast)

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

The Impact Of A Federal Government Shutdown On OSHA

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Cal/OSHA Standards Board Declines To Adopt Emergency Avian Flu Protections For Agriculture Workers

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Cal/OSHA Standards Board Adopts Construction Safety Order For Confined Spaces

United States Real Estate

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

What The Federal Government Shutdown Means For Employers

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Religion In The Workplace Under The Trump EEOC

United States Employment

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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Nebraska Department Of Labor Issues Guidance On New Paid Sick Time Law

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Senate Bill 49 Creates More Ambiguity For MIOSHA's Timely Issuance Of Citations

United States Real Estate

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Hilger Hammond

Massachusetts Nonprofit Higher Education, Healthcare Employers Temporarily Shielded From Wage Claims

United States Employment

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Holland & Knight

Colorado Tightens Restrictions On Noncompete Agreements: New Restrictions For Health Care Workers And Sale-of-Business

United States Employment

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Foley & Lardner

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Data Record/Retention — Stewardship Through Structure (Video)

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Michael Best

Live From Workplace Horizons 2025: International — Navigating A Ramped-Up EU Workplace Regulatory Landscape As US Moves In Opposite Direction (Video)

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Trend # 1 – Settlement Numbers Break $40 Billion For The Third Year In A Row (Video)

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Duane Morris LLP

Navigating The Office: What If My Health Burdens The Employer's Health Plan? (Video)

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McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman

Healthcare Employer Update: A Practical Discussion Of Recent Employment Law Changes Affecting Workplaces In The Health Industry (Video)

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Squire Patton Boggs LLP

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