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Employment Tip Of The Month – October 2026
There are currently 19 states that legally require employers to permit employees (and sometimes former employees) to view and/or obtain a copy of their personnel file. As of November 8, 2026, that number will increase to 20, when New York’s recently enacted Personnel Records Access Law goes into effect. The majority of states have no law requiring access to personnel files and there is no federal law that confers on current or former employees a statutory right to access their personnel files.
United States Employment
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Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
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EEOC Response Deadlines May Be Shrinking: What Employers Need To Know About The 15-Day Trend
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may be enforcing a shortened deadline for employers to submit position statements in response to a Charge of Discrimination (Charge). Although the EEOC’s official policy does not appear to have changed, and its website still states that an employer “generally has 30 days to gather the information requested and to submit its position statement and attachments to the EEOC,” a growing number of employers across the United States are receiving notice of Charges that set a fifteen-day deadline for position statements, and extensions have become harder to obtain.
United States Employment
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Ford & Harrison LLP
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EEOC Response Deadlines May Be Shrinking: What Employers Need To Know About The 15-Day Trend
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may be enforcing a shortened deadline for employers to submit position statements in response to a Charge of Discrimination (Charge). Although the EEOC’s official policy does not appear to have changed, and its website still states that an employer “generally has 30 days to gather the information requested and to submit its position statement and attachments to the EEOC,” a growing number of employers across the United States are receiving notice of Charges that set a fifteen-day deadline for position statements, and extensions have become harder to obtain.
United States Employment
FH
Ford & Harrison LLP
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Security-Clearance Decisions And Employment Claims In The Space And Defense Sectors: Where Courts Draw The Line
Many space and defense jobs require a federal security clearance. If the government denies, delays, or revokes a clearance, an employee may be unable to continue in that role; the employer may reassign or terminate the employee. If the cleared individual is an officer of the company, revocation could jeopardize the company’s eligibility to perform cleared work. A subsequent employment claim may allege discrimination or retaliation in the clearance process or in the employer’s response.
United States Employment
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

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Employment Tip Of The Month – October 2026
There are currently 19 states that legally require employers to permit employees (and sometimes former employees) to view and/or obtain a copy of their personnel file. As of November 8, 2026, that number will increase to 20, when New York’s recently enacted Personnel Records Access Law goes into effect. The majority of states have no law requiring access to personnel files and there is no federal law that confers on current or former employees a statutory right to access their personnel files.
United States Employment
WE
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

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John Deere Moves To Dismiss Severance Program Dispute As Not Governed By ERISA
Deere & Co. faces a legal challenge from former employees who claim the company's severance program falls under ERISA regulations, while the agricultural equipment manufacturer argues that its one-time lump-sum payment structure exempts it from federal oversight. The case hinges on whether a simple calculation-based severance payment constitutes an employee benefit plan requiring ongoing administration, with potential implications for how companies structure their separation agreements.
United States Employment
HB
Hall Benefits Law
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EntertainHR: Look What You Made Me Dough: How Taylor Swift And Sourdough Can Help Shape Employee Performance Improvement
Drawing an unexpected parallel between Taylor Swift's sourdough baking journey and workplace performance management, this article explores how the methodical process of creating the perfect loaf mirrors the essential steps employers should follow when implementing employee performance improvement plans. From proper preparation and regular check-ins to allowing adequate time for growth, discover why rushing either process leads to disappointing results.
United States Employment
FH
Ford & Harrison LLP
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Lion Elastomers III: The Return Of General Motors
The National Labor Relations Board has reinstated the General Motors standard for evaluating employee misconduct during protected activity, marking the third decision in the Lion Elastomers case series. This development simplifies how employers must assess discipline decisions by applying the traditional Wright Line framework rather than multiple setting-specific tests. The ruling emphasizes the importance of consistent workplace policies and uniform enforcement of conduct rules across all situations.
United States Employment
SS
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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Employee Benefits & Compensation

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Employment Tip Of The Month – October 2026
There are currently 19 states that legally require employers to permit employees (and sometimes former employees) to view and/or obtain a copy of their personnel file. As of November 8, 2026, that number will increase to 20, when New York’s recently enacted Personnel Records Access Law goes into effect. The majority of states have no law requiring access to personnel files and there is no federal law that confers on current or former employees a statutory right to access their personnel files.
United States Employment
WE
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
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California Revises Stay-or-Pay Provisions Under AB 1697
In 2025, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 692, which made it unlawful to include in any employment contract or requirement that a worker execute, as a condition of employment, a contract that includes terms that require the worker to pay an employer, training provider, or debt collector for a debt if the worker’s employment or work relationship with a specific employer terminates, unless it fell under one of five exceptions.
United States Employment
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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