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DOL Announces New Enforcement Policy For Mental Health Parity Nonquantitative Treatment Limitation Requirements
The US Department of Labor has issued new guidance establishing a streamlined framework for enforcing mental health parity requirements under MHPAEA, focusing enforcement on three priority areas while maintaining nonenforcement of controversial 2024 rule provisions. This guidance aims to reduce compliance burdens on plan sponsors while ensuring participants maintain access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits comparable to medical and surgical coverage.
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Mayer Brown
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The Settlement Trap: Why Claimants Who Compromise With Employers Can’t Come Back For The Fund
The Iowa Supreme Court recently addressed whether a workers' compensation claimant who settles with their employer through a compromise agreement can pursue subsequent claims against the Second Injury Fund. The decision clarifies critical distinctions between settlement types and their impact on establishing employer liability for permanent disability. Understanding how settlement language affects future claims is essential for both claimants and defendants navigating Iowa's workers' compensation system.
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Nyemaster Goode
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HR Tip Of The Week: If The NJDOL Reviewed Your Independent Contractor Relationships Tomorrow, What Would It Find?
New Jersey Department of Labor regulations clarifying the ABC test for independent contractor classification take effect October 1, fundamentally shifting the burden of proof to employers. With the NJDOL expected to aggressively audit compliance and impose substantial penalties for misclassification, employers have just two weeks to assess their workforce relationships and develop strategies to meet the stricter standards.
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Genova Burns
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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

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DOJ Continues DEI False Claims Act Enforcement With $25 Million Accenture Settlement
The Department of Justice announced a $25 million settlement with Accenture Federal Services over allegations that the company violated the False Claims Act by falsely certifying compliance with anti-discrimination requirements while allegedly using race or sex in hiring, promotion, and access to professional development programs. This marks the third major DEI-related FCA enforcement action in 2026, following similar settlements with IBM and Deloitte.
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Bass, Berry & Sims
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The Settlement Trap: Why Claimants Who Compromise With Employers Can’t Come Back For The Fund
The Iowa Supreme Court recently addressed whether a workers' compensation claimant who settles with their employer through a compromise agreement can pursue subsequent claims against the Second Injury Fund. The decision clarifies critical distinctions between settlement types and their impact on establishing employer liability for permanent disability. Understanding how settlement language affects future claims is essential for both claimants and defendants navigating Iowa's workers' compensation system.
United States Employment
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Nyemaster Goode
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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

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Robbie Mashburn Discusses 401(k) Investment Rules In The Wall Street Journal
The Labor Department faces a regulatory dilemma as it moves to restrict ESG considerations in 401(k) plans while simultaneously seeking to expand access to private-market investments. This tension creates uncertainty for plan sponsors who must navigate conflicting policy objectives, particularly as many private investment strategies inherently incorporate both financial returns and social or environmental goals.
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Liskow & Lewis
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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

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Legislation Limits AI Use In California Workplace Decisions
California lawmakers have advanced legislation that would prohibit employers from using automated systems as the sole basis for terminating or disciplining workers. The bill, which awaits the governor's signature, represents one of the most comprehensive state-level attempts to regulate AI in workforce management, requiring human oversight of algorithmic decisions and mandating transparency about which digital tools influence employment outcomes.
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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New York Employers May Soon Face New Separation Agreement Procedural Requirements
New York State Legislature has passed a bill that would require employers to provide employees with a minimum 21-day review period and 7-day revocation window for separation agreements involving the release of claims. The proposed "No Severance Ultimatums Act" extends procedural protections similar to those under federal age discrimination law to all covered severance agreements, regardless of employee age, and awaits Governor Hochul's signature.
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Proskauer Rose LLP
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