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OFCCP's New Section 503 Final Rule: What The End Of Disability Self-Identification Means For Federal Contractors
The U.S. Department of Labor's OFCCP has published a final rule that fundamentally transforms federal contractors' disability-related affirmative action obligations under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. This rule eliminates the longstanding self-identification requirements, rescinds Form CC-305, and removes the 7% utilization goal that has been central to compliance programs since 2013. Federal contractors must now navigate a new compliance landscape while maintaining their affirmative action and non
United States Employment
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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DOL Offers Guidance On Employee-Volunteers At Nonprofits
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has issued guidance clarifying when employees of nonprofit organizations can volunteer for their employer without triggering compensation requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The opinion letter examines the critical distinction between volunteer activities and compensable work, focusing on whether volunteer duties are the same as or similar to an employee's regular job responsibilities.
United States Employment
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Littler - Canada
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How Employers Are Enforcing Non-Compete And Confidentiality Agreements
A comprehensive analysis of employee mobility trends reveals that 92% of employers experienced departures to competitors in the past year, with more than half reporting restrictive covenant or confidential information violations. The data explores how organizations are responding to these challenges, from cease-and-desist letters to full litigation, and what proactive measures can help prevent costly team lift-outs.
United States Employment
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Littler - Canada
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NLRB Eases Path To Discipline Employees For Offensive Workplace Conduct Tied To Section 7 Activity
The National Labor Relations Board has confirmed that the Wright Line standard remains the governing framework for evaluating employee discipline related to offensive conduct during protected Section 7 activity. This decision resolves a multi-year legal dispute between the Board and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals over which standard employers must apply when navigating these complex workplace situations.
United States Employment
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Ballard Spahr LLP
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How SEC Whistleblower Awards Work And Who Can Qualify
The SEC whistleblower program offers individuals a confidential pathway to report securities law violations while protecting their identity and employment. Understanding what qualifies as original information, how to properly submit a tip, and the legal protections available can determine whether a whistleblower receives substantial monetary awards ranging from 10% to 30% of sanctions collected.
United States Commercial
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Miller Shah
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Increased Anonymous Reporting Is A Signal Compliance Leaders Cannot Ignore
Against a backdrop of job insecurity and fear of retaliation, anonymous whistleblower reporting has surged to alarming levels, reversing years of progress toward named reporting. This troubling trend signals deeper issues in workplace culture that compliance professionals must address urgently. What concrete measures can organizations implement to rebuild trust and encourage employees to report misconduct without hiding behind anonymity?
Global Commercial
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Littler - Canada
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DOJ's $2 Million Honeywell Settlement Under The Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative: What Compliance Failures Mean For Defense Contractors
The Department of Justice secured a $2 million settlement with Honeywell Aerospace for allegedly failing to comply with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements under a Department of War contract. This case demonstrates how cybersecurity compliance failures can trigger False Claims Act liability even without an actual data breach or cyberattack, and highlights the growing role of whistleblowers in exposing contractors' gaps between contractual obligations and actual security practices.
United States Government
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Bass, Berry & Sims
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Outsourcing

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CSBS Releases Artificial Intelligence Supervisory Framework For State Examiners
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) on September 16, 2026 released an Artificial Intelligence Supervisory Framework designed to help state financial examiners identify and understand how the bank and non-bank institutions they regulate are using artificial intelligence, assess the associated risks, and determine when a more in-depth review may be appropriate.
United States Commercial
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Ballard Spahr LLP
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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

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No Check, Please! New IRS Rollover Guidance For Retirement Plans Signals Changes May Be Coming
The IRS has proposed new standardized procedures and sample forms to streamline direct rollovers between retirement plans, addressing longstanding inefficiencies that have burdened participants with administrative complexities. While adoption remains optional for now, plan sponsors should evaluate how these changes might impact their current rollover processes and consider engaging with recordkeepers about potential implementation.
United States Employment
FL
Foley & Lardner
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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.
United States Employment
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Liskow & Lewis
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Employee Benefits & Compensation

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DOL Offers Guidance On Employee-Volunteers At Nonprofits
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has issued guidance clarifying when employees of nonprofit organizations can volunteer for their employer without triggering compensation requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The opinion letter examines the critical distinction between volunteer activities and compensable work, focusing on whether volunteer duties are the same as or similar to an employee's regular job responsibilities.
United States Employment
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Littler - Canada
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Michigan Federal Court Drives Back Auto Manufacturing Employees’ Collective Action Efforts
A federal court in Michigan denied plaintiffs' motion for court-facilitated notice in a collective action alleging unpaid pre-shift and post-shift work violations under the FLSA. The court found that six declarations from employees across multiple facilities were insufficient to demonstrate that thousands of workers were similarly situated, particularly given evidence of differing policies, handbooks, and collective bargaining agreements across the company's six plants in four states.
United States Employment
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Duane Morris LLP
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No Check, Please! New IRS Rollover Guidance For Retirement Plans Signals Changes May Be Coming
The IRS has proposed new standardized procedures and sample forms to streamline direct rollovers between retirement plans, addressing longstanding inefficiencies that have burdened participants with administrative complexities. While adoption remains optional for now, plan sponsors should evaluate how these changes might impact their current rollover processes and consider engaging with recordkeepers about potential implementation.
United States Employment
FL
Foley & Lardner
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