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California Enacts Mandatory Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Ratios For Acute Psychiatric Hospitals

California's emergency regulations establishing mandatory nurse-to-patient staffing ratios for acute psychiatric hospitals took effect June 1, 2026, ending a decades-long regulatory gap. Senate Bill 596 strengthens enforcement by increasing penalties for violations and treating each day of noncompliance as a separate offense, creating significant operational challenges for hospitals while nursing organizations celebrate the patient safety measure.

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Holland & Knight

Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Team Belgium Ready For Play In Seattle

As World Cup 2026 approaches, Belgium's Red Devils prepare to face Seattle's passionate football culture while employers in both jurisdictions navigate evolving workplace regulations.

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Littler Mendelson

Qui Tam Wage‑and‑Hour Action Not An “Employment Claim” And Thus No Duty To Defend

The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, applying California law, held that an employment practices liability insurer owed no duty to defend a qui tam action alleging prevailing-wage violations...

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Wiley Rein

ERISA Industry Committee Supports PBM Kickback Prohibition Act Before House

The ERISA Industry Committee has voiced strong support for proposed legislation that would prohibit pharmacy benefit managers from paying kickbacks to brokers and consultants.

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Hall Benefits Law

Washington State Bans Most Non-Competes Retroactively, But Not Until June 2027

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Carter Ledyard & Milburn

DOJ Guidance Backs Away From Disparate Impact Liability

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Littler Lounge: Orders Received – A USERRA Compliance Briefing (Podcast)

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Federal Court Invalidates $100K H-1B Fee

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Littler Mendelson

New York Legislature Passes No Severance Ultimatums Act And Anti-Waiver Of Employment Rights Act In Effort To Curtail Uninformed Waivers Of Employee Rights

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Mintz

US Department Of Labor Publishes Three Pro-Employer, One (Somewhat) Pro-Worker, Opinion Letters

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

OSHA Announces Public Hearings This Summer For Over 20 Proposed Rules

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Littler Mendelson

Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Atlanta, Georgia V. Spain On Non-Discrimination Protections

Worldwide Employment

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Littler Mendelson

No Need To Sweat It: A Guide To The Pending Illinois Menopause Equity And Care Act For Employers

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Ford & Harrison LLP

Big Changes Ahead: Connecticut Introduces Required Training For Homemaker-Companion Agencies

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Littler Mendelson

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Webinars

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When Harassment Comes From Outside: A Guide To Third-Party Risk Management

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BCF Business Law

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2026 Canadian In-House Counsel Report: Unparalleled Insights into Canada's In-House Profession from CBA In-House Lawyers

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CBA In-House Lawyers

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(2nd Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

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(1st Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

Employment Litigation/ Tribunals

Federal Court Affirms Constitutionality Of New York Labor Law Amendment Limiting Liquidated Damages

In a July 18, 2025 article, we discussed an amendment to New York Labor Law (NYLL) §191 (now codified at NYLL §191(1)(a)) that eliminated liquidated damages in cases involving the late payment of wages for manual workers if certain conditions are met.

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Carter Ledyard & Milburn

11th Circuit Upholds Dismissal Of Hostile Work Environment Claim Based On Isolated Racist Comment

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit upheld a motion to dismiss a Black legal assistant’s Title VII discrimination suit against a Florida law firm.

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Hall Benefits Law

Turning The Tables: Employer Secures Attorneys’ Fees Against EEOC

A federal court in Colorado awarded full attorneys' fees to an employer after finding the EEOC's disability discrimination claims lacked evidentiary support on a critical element. The ruling examines when courts may impose fee-shifting consequences on the agency for pursuing claims deemed frivolous or unreasonable, and what this means for employers defending against EEOC enforcement actions.

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment For Tortilla Manufacturer El Milagro In Sexual Harassment Suit

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Duane Morris LLP

Littler Lightbulb – May 2026 Employment Appellate Roundup

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

US Supreme Court Unanimously Holds State-Line Crossing Not Required For FAA's "Transportation Worker" Exemption—Key Questions For Employers Remain

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K&L Gates LLP

Another California “Thermonuclear” Verdict: $105 Million To Employee Who Reported Workplace Harassment

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Proskauer Rose LLP

The Third Circuit’s First Significant Application Of Muldrow: Revisiting The Adverse Employment Action Standard

United States Employment

Metz Lewis Brodman Must O'Keefe

Colorado Federal Court Denies EEOC Application To Enforce Administrative Subpoenas Against Psychological Testing Firm In Discrimination Investigation

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Duane Morris LLP

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

House Democrats Proposes Fines Of Up To $10 Million For High Rates Of Insurance Claim Denials

House Democrats have introduced legislation that would impose substantial financial penalties on health insurers with claim denial rates exceeding 25%, with fines scaling up to $10 million based on the severity of denials.

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Hall Benefits Law

New York’s Mandatory Retirement Savings Requirement Now In Effect

New York State has implemented mandatory retirement savings requirements for certain private-sector employers through the New York Secure Choice Savings Program.

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Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

Monthly Roundup (May 2026)

Groom Law Group compiles its latest resources from May 2026, featuring firm recognitions, regulatory updates on the No Surprises Act, and new legislative developments affecting employee benefits and tax-free employer contributions. The roundup includes insights from attorneys on EBSA's regulatory approach to ESOPs and the OPTIONS Act's potential impact on benefit allocation.

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Groom Law Group

Mayer Brown Submits Comment Letter On DOL Proposed Investment Selection Rule On Behalf Of Coalition Of Investment Managers And Investment Advisers

United States Employment

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Mayer Brown

Proposed State Law Impacting COLA For FRS Special Risk Retirees - HB 5205E

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Jones Walker

"Wellness" Doesn't Come Tax-Free: Promoters Keep Pushing Medical Indemnity Schemes Despite IRS Warnings

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Steptoe LLP

Supreme Court Decision Creates Uncertainty In Determining Pension Exposure For Unionized Properties

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

How Workforce Growth Can Affect Your Payroll Tax Risk In 2026

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MGO CPA LLP

Federal Judge Denies Marsh’s Motion To Dismiss In ERISA Health Plan Suit

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Hall Benefits Law

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

DOJ Guidance Backs Away From Disparate Impact Liability

The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a formal opinion declaring that the EEOC's existing interpretations of Title VII disparate-impact liability are unconstitutional, fundamentally reshaping how employers may defend against discrimination claims.

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Atlanta, Georgia V. Spain On Non-Discrimination Protections

Spanish football is often understood through one simple idea: the team comes first. The Spanish national team has built much of its identity around technical quality, patience on the ball and a way of playing that depends...

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Littler Mendelson

No Need To Sweat It: A Guide To The Pending Illinois Menopause Equity And Care Act For Employers

Illinois is set to become one of the first states in the country to offer protections for workers experiencing menopause-related conditions under its employment discrimination laws.

United States Employment

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Ford & Harrison LLP

DOJ Opinion Finds EEOC Title VII Disparate Impact Guidelines Unconstitutional

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

The EEOC’s New Enforcement Targets: What Employers Need To Watch

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Butzel Long

11th Circuit Upholds Dismissal Of Hostile Work Environment Claim Based On Isolated Racist Comment

United States Employment

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Hall Benefits Law

Turning The Tables: Employer Secures Attorneys’ Fees Against EEOC

United States Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Supreme Court Set To Resolve Circuit Split Over Title IX Applicability To Employment Discrimination Claims

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Colorado Mandates State EEO-1 Data Reports — Even If Federal Reporting Ends

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

Qui Tam Wage‑and‑Hour Action Not An “Employment Claim” And Thus No Duty To Defend

The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, applying California law, held that an employment practices liability insurer owed no duty to defend a qui tam action alleging prevailing-wage violations...

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Wiley Rein

Texas Business Court Addresses Contract Interpretation And Nonwaiver Clauses In Employment And Lending Dispute

A Texas Business Court ruling examines when oral conduct can override written contractual requirements, particularly focusing on nonwaiver clauses and the interpretation of undefined contract terms like 'books and records.

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Another California “Thermonuclear” Verdict: $105 Million To Employee Who Reported Workplace Harassment

A San Diego jury has awarded a former substance abuse counselor $105 million after finding she was terminated for reporting workplace harassment, a hidden camera, and patient safety violations.

United States Employment

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Proskauer Rose LLP

Virginia Expands Limits On Non-Competes

United States Employment

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Carter Ledyard & Milburn

Law Firm Should Have Been Disqualified From Case After Reviewing Privileged Emails

United States Employment

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Proskauer Rose LLP

When Headlines Become Lawsuits: Defending A Prestigious Maryland School In A High-Stakes Whistleblower Trial

United States Employment

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Carr Maloney

Students May Sue Professors Individually For Sexual Harassment Under Massachusetts Law

United States Employment

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Foley Hoag LLP

Delaware Rulings Point To Governance Litigation’s Ideal Window

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Boies Schiller Flexner

The Legal Case For PIPs

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McLane Middleton, Professional Association

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When AI Crosses The Line: Deepfakes, Harassment, And Employer Liability (Video)

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Lowenstein Sandler

US Labor & Employment Webinar Series: Restrictive Covenants Update (Video)

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Squire Patton Boggs LLP

Everything You Need To Know About Your 401(k) In One Video | ERISA Attorney Charles Field

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Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight

Welcome Considerations For Hospitality Concerns (Video)

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

What Do Employers Need To Know About Independent Contractors And California EDD Payroll Tax Audits? (Video)

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Littler Mendelson

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D+G Breakfast Seminar | Managing Today’s Workforce: Mid-Year Legal Updates For HR And Talent Leaders

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Davis+Gilbert LLP

AGC Construction Safety And Health Conference – Assessing The Threat: Practical Approaches To Workplace Violence Risk Management

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Peckar & Abramson PC

New England Employment Law Updates

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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

National LGBTQ+ Bar Association Lavender Law Conference And Career Fair 2026

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Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider

Employment Law Trends Impacting EPLI Claims

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