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Eleventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal Of Pay Discrimination Claims By Athletic Director
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pay discrimination and retaliation suit filed against an Alabama public school by its athletic director. Connie L. Morris claimed that the Bessemer City School District underpaid her following her promotion from P.E. teacher to athletic director and retaliated against her.
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Hall Benefits Law
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Littler Lightbulb – July 2026 Employment Appellate Roundup
This comprehensive analysis examines recent federal appellate court decisions addressing critical employment law issues including Title VII discrimination claims, ADA accommodation requirements, FMLA retaliation, First Amendment protections for public employees, and the NLRB's successor bar doctrine. The cases provide important guidance on evidentiary standards, pretext analysis, and the balance between employee rights and legitimate employer interests across multiple circuits.
United States Employment
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Littler Mendelson
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Two More Down As The Bell Continues To Toll For TPS
USCIS has confirmed the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Burma and South Sudan, effective August 7, 2026, invalidating all TPS-based Employment Authorization Documents from these countries. Employers must now immediately reverify affected employees and ensure they possess alternative valid work authorization or face potential compliance violations. This development adds Burma and South Sudan to the growing list of terminated TPS designations that includes Haiti, Syria, and Yemen.
United States Immigration
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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California Court Answers The Question: When Do California’s Laws Prohibiting Consideration Of Arrests Protect Remote Workers?
In Saberin v. Alation, Inc., the Court of Appeal considered whether California’s “no-arrest-record” statute, Labor Code section 432.7, affords protections to employees who work in a different state.1 While noting how remote work has become increasingly common since the pandemic, the Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s order refusing to vacate an arbitration award in the employer’s favor.
United States Employment
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Littler Mendelson
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Policy Week In Review – August 7, 2026
The Senate advances critical legislative priorities including NLRB confirmations, Russian sanctions, and government funding measures before its August recess, while House Republicans launch investigations into union political spending and President Trump issues executive orders targeting birthright citizenship. The IRS provides new guidance on overtime tax deductions as Washington prepares for a month-long break.
United States Employment
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Littler Mendelson
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San Francisco Amends Its Fair Chance Ordinance Effective August 10, 2026
San Francisco was a pioneer in the national “Ban the Box” movement, enacting its Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) in 2014. In direct response to changing laws in other states criminalizing personal healthcare and personal expression, on August 10, 2026, newly approved amendments will take effect, expanding protections for job applicants and employees.
United States Employment
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Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation
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Understanding Louisiana’s New Workplace Violence Law: Behind The Counter
On August 1, 2026, Louisiana’s Behind the Counter Protection Act (LBCPA) will expand Louisiana’s existing labor and employment laws by establishing new employment provisions and criminal penalties for threats and acts of workplace violence committed against customer-facing workers. The law applies primarily to workers in retail stores, restaurants, convenience stores, gas stations, pharmacies, and similar customer-facing establishments.
United States Employment
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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When The Layoffs Come: What North Carolina Employers Need To Know About The WARN Act
When workforce reductions happen in multiple waves across related corporate entities, how does federal law treat them in the aggregate? The recent Ubisoft layoffs at Red Storm Entertainment in North Carolina illustrate critical compliance questions under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act that every employer must understand before implementing workforce changes.
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Ward and Smith, P.A.
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New DOL Opinion Letters Offer Employer Guidance On Compensable Travel Time
The Department of Labor has issued two opinion letters clarifying when employee travel between home and work qualifies as compensable time under the Fair Labor Standards Act. While mid-day commuting chosen voluntarily by hybrid workers to avoid rush hour traffic remains non-compensable, travel time becomes compensable when employers control the timing and require substantial work immediately before and after the commute. These letters establish important distinctions for employers navigating flexible work a
United States Employment
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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Employee Handbook And Personnel Policies Manual – 18th Edition
The 2026 edition of the Employee Handbook and Personnel Policies Manual by Attorney Richard J. Simmons provides comprehensive guidance for developing legally compliant employee handbooks, with particular emphasis on California and federal employment law. This extensively revised 18th edition addresses significant recent legislative changes and court decisions, explaining why policies matter and how carefully drafted provisions can help employers reduce legal risk while promoting workplace consistency. Wheth
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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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From A Privacy And Data Protection Perspective, What Should Employers Know About AI Transcription And Summary Tools? (Video)
AI transcription and summary tools are transforming workplace meetings, but they come with significant privacy, data protection, and legal compliance obligations that employers must navigate. From biometric privacy laws triggered by voice recognition to AI governance protocols for accuracy verification, organizations face complex challenges in implementing these technologies responsibly.
United States Employment
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Littler Mendelson
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EntertainHR: Red Carded: What The World Cup Can Teach Employers About National Origin Harassment In The Workplace
As the 2026 World Cup brought nations together in celebration, it also introduced unique workplace challenges tied to national identity and cultural pride. When does enthusiastic support for a national team cross the line into discrimination, and how can employers navigate the intersection of international sporting events and Title VII protections?
United States Employment
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Ford & Harrison LLP
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