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New York Enacts Construction Reporting Pay Act Creating New Scheduling And Wage Obligations For Construction Employers
New York's Construction Reporting Pay Act, effective December 8, 2026, introduces mandatory cancellation and reporting pay requirements for both public and private construction employers. The legislation aims to provide construction workers with greater schedule certainty and financial protection when shifts are canceled or shortened with minimal notice, but notably lacks exceptions for disruptions beyond employer control.
United States Employment
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Littler - Canada
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Maryland’s Ban On Mandatory Employer Meetings: Notice Deadline Looms
Maryland employers must comply with new posting requirements under the Worker Freedom Act, which prohibits penalizing employees who decline attendance at employer-sponsored meetings on religious or political matters. The Maryland Department of Labor has released official notices in English and Spanish that must be displayed prominently in workplaces and provided to new hires starting November 1, 2026.
United States Employment
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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California Bars Public Works Contractors From Defending Themselves With Records Withheld From The Labor Commissioner
California's new Senate Bill 1316 creates a potentially case-dispositive evidentiary consequence for public works contractors beginning January 2027: failure to timely produce payroll, time, and employment records in response to labor commissioner requests may bar contractors from using those records to defend against civil wage and penalty assessments. The statute effectively transforms the investigation stage into a critical phase of hearing preparation, where a contractor's initial response to records re
United States Employment
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Littler Mendelson
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Eleventh Circuit Finds No Administrative Exhaustion Required For Statutory ERISA Claims
In a significant en banc decision, Bolton v. Inland Fresh Seafood Corporation of America, Inc., No. 24-10084, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit overruled its four-decade-old precedent in Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., 763 F.2d 1219 (11th Cir. 1985), and found that ERISA does not require plaintiffs to exhaust administrative remedies before bringing statutory claims—including claims for breach of fiduciary duty.
United States Litigation
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

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NLRB Advice Memo Clears Employer In Political Protest Firings And Signals Future Action
The NLRB's Division of Advice recently cleared an employer of unfair labor practice charges after firing two employees who organized a political protest on company property. The decision hinges on whether the protest constituted protected concerted activity under the NLRA, with the agency finding the connection to workplace concerns too attenuated. In a significant footnote, General Counsel Crystal Carey signaled her intent to overturn recent precedent that protected activity with "an objective" the NLRA pr
United States Employment
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Bass, Berry & Sims
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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
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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
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Ford & Harrison LLP
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Employment Litigation/ Tribunals

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The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 167: New York Federal Court Rules Pre-Shift Warehouse Walk Time Non-Compensable (Video)
A federal court in New York's Northern District has issued a pivotal ruling on whether warehouse employees must be compensated for time spent walking between security checkpoints and timeclock stations. The decision examines the interplay between federal Portal-to-Portal Act limitations and New York state wage regulations, with significant implications for employers operating large distribution facilities.
United States Employment
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Duane Morris LLP
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EEOC Reduces The Time To Respond To EEOC Charges, But To What End? (And What You Can Do To Support Your Counsel’s Ability To Respond Quickly)
Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top By now you have likely heard that the EEOC has significantly reduced the time to respond to a notice of a pending EEOC charge. Historically, when a respondent received a notice of an EEOC charge (which are delivered via e-correspondence — so be on the lookout for e-mail from the EEOC), it typically had at least 30 days to provide a response.
United States Employment
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Foley & Lardner
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Employee Benefits & Compensation

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New York Enacts Construction Reporting Pay Act Creating New Scheduling And Wage Obligations For Construction Employers
New York's Construction Reporting Pay Act, effective December 8, 2026, introduces mandatory cancellation and reporting pay requirements for both public and private construction employers. The legislation aims to provide construction workers with greater schedule certainty and financial protection when shifts are canceled or shortened with minimal notice, but notably lacks exceptions for disruptions beyond employer control.
United States Employment
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Littler - Canada
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More Than Good Deeds: How Pro Bono Work Shapes Better Lawyers (And Better People) (Video)
Lowenstein attorneys and business services professionals share how pro bono work has enhanced their legal expertise and interpersonal abilities through direct client engagement, court experience, and cross-departmental collaboration. The discussion reveals how serving vulnerable clients at nonprofit organizations develops critical skills in empathy, creative problem-solving, and clear communication that translate across all areas of legal practice.
United States Strategy
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Lowenstein Sandler
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The ‘Stay-or-Pay’ Reset: California Delays AB 692 And Expands Permissible Repayment Arrangements
California has delayed its restrictions on employment repayment agreements until 2027, giving employers more time to adapt while expanding exceptions for retention bonuses and certain financial services payments. What changes should employers anticipate, and how can they restructure their stay-or-pay provisions to comply with the modified framework?
United States Employment
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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