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Employer Update: Recent Changes To Employer Obligations Under The Military Service Laws

Two new laws, the Civilian Reservist Emergency Workforce ("CREW") Act and the Senator Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act ("Dole Act") expand the workplace regulations that employers must follow under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act ("USERRA").

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Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer

The Rising Case For ESOPs: A Powerful And Time-Tested Succession Alternative With Growing Support In Washington And The Private Sector

If you are a business owner, you may be overlooking one of the most powerful and time-tested succession and ownership transition tools available: the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

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Foley & Lardner

Supreme Court Order Ends TPS Benefits For Venezuelan Nationals

On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) benefits granted to Venezuelan nationals.

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Lightning Round: Government Shutdown—Some Wage-Hour And Notice Watch-Outs For Employers (Podcast)

Crowell's Rebecca Springer and Andrew Bagley discuss the legal implications for employers during the government shutdown including wage and hour issues that arise for government contractors.

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Crowell & Moring LLP

'Still The Same'? How A Sixth Circuit Decision Could Reopen The Door To OSHA Ergonomics Rules

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

District Court Enjoins 401(k) Plan From Considering ESG

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Steptoe LLP

Monthly Roundup (September 2025)

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Groom Law Group

Assembly Bill 858: COVID Right Of Recall Continues In California

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Government Shutdown Pauses E-Verify Operations, But I-9 Rules Still Apply

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Offit Kurman

Why MIOSHA Safety Isn't Just A Regulation, It's A Business Imperative

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Hilger Hammond

DOL Finds Integrated Businesses Inside A Hotel Were Likely Joint Employers

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

This Week From The Hill (October 5 – 11, 2025)

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Groom Law Group

Possible Louisiana Guard Deployment Highlights Employers' USERRA Obligations

United States Employment

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Liskow & Lewis

Emergency Pay And Overtime: DOL Issues New Compliance Guidance

United States Employment

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Jones Walker

Greenwashing Legislation Trends: Key Takeaways For Businesses

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Ropes & Gray LLP

[PODCAST] Utilizing Co-Mediation - Bringing Together Multiple Perspectives To Reach Effective Settlements

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JAMS

The Changes To The English Arbitration Regime: What Parties To International Construction Disputes Need To Know

United States Litigation

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JAMS

What Honeybees Have Taught Me About Dispute Resolution

United States Litigation

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JAMS

One Size Doesn't Fit All: Customizing Dispute Resolution For Commercial Contracts

United States Litigation

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JAMS

Don't Wake The Sleeping Dog Of Repeat MIOSHA Citations

Receiving any type of citation from MIOSHA should be treated seriously regardless of the classification type MIOSHA alleges. Citations are classified based on the likelihood and magnitude of the harm that could occur as a result of the alleged violation.

United States Employment

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Hilger Hammond

Shutdown Alert: Impacts And Contractor Preparedness

On Sept. 30, 2025, the federal government officially shut down after Congress failed to reach an agreement on either a short-term continuing resolution or a broader budget bill to fund government operations.

United States Employment

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

EEOC To Halt Investigations Into Disparate Impact Claims

An internal EEOC memo reportedly directs the agency to discharge all disparate impact discrimination claims.

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Delaware Joins Pay Transparency Wave: New Law Effective 2027

On September 26, 2025, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed House Substitute No. 2 to House Bill 105, adding Delaware to the growing list of states with pay transparency obligations for employers.

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

AI Hiring Targeted By Class Action And Proposed Legislation

United States Employment

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Foley & Lardner

Ready, Set, Recover: Building A Crisis-Ready Workplace

United States Employment

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Jones Walker

The Watchdogs Go To Sleep; How The Government Shutdown Affects Labor Agencies

United States Employment

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Foley & Lardner

New H-1B Fee — A Lottery System Where You Will Have To Pay A Lot Of Money To Play

United States Employment

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Jones Walker

Wanted: Job Applicants (No Strings Attached): Washington's New Standard For Pay Posting Compliance

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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

Littler Lightbulb – September Employment Appellate Roundup

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

New York City Releases Software Specifications For Fast-Food Employer Fair Workweek Compliance

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Beyond Maternity Leave: How Employment Law Is Catching Up With Women's Health Priorities

United States Employment

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Foley & Lardner

DOL Not Shucking Tradition: Recent Opinion Letter On Tip Pool Inclusion

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

CBP Issues Withhold Release Order On Giant Manufacturing Co. LTD

United States International

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Crowell & Moring LLP

New York City Releases Software Specifications For Fast-Food Employer Fair Workweek Compliance

To help employers develop systems to track their Fair Workweek (FWW) law compliance efforts, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) published a document providing recommended software specifications to support fast-food employers' electronic compliance.

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Beyond Maternity Leave: How Employment Law Is Catching Up With Women's Health Priorities

Not long ago, paid maternity leave was a cutting-edge benefit for women in the workforce.

United States Employment

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Foley & Lardner

DOL Not Shucking Tradition: Recent Opinion Letter On Tip Pool Inclusion

One day before the government shutdown, on September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued four opinion letters, including FLSA2025-03...

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

CBP Issues Withhold Release Order On Giant Manufacturing Co. LTD

On September 24th, 2025 US Customs and Border Protection issued a Withhold Release Order under Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. §1307) against Giant Manufacturing Co LTD for any bicycles...

United States International

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Government Shutdown: Impact Of Shutdown On EPA Enforcement

United States Environment

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Shutdown Guide: Navigating OSHA Compliance During The Federal Government Shutdown

Despite Congress failing to fund the federal government, the Department of Labor and OSHA will continue to operate with a skeleton crew. Citations will still be issued, deadlines remain in effect, and employers must report...

United States Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

California's Prohibition On Captive Audience Meetings Enjoined By Court

A good development for employers from the district court. At the beginning of the year, Senate Bill (SB) 399 became effective, restricting employers from requiring participation in mandatory meetings addressing religious...

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Texas Wants Another Chance To Convince 5th Circuit That The PWFA Was Enacted In A Way That Violates The Constitution

The State of Texas asked the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals earlier this week to reconsider its case challenging the validity of the entire Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Washington Pay Transparency: A Timely Compliance Reminder For Employers

Washington's pay transparency statute imposes strict obligations on employers.

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

California Court Of Appeal Warns Against Attorney Misuse Of Artificial Intelligence

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

International Employment Law Tracker—October 2025

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Senate Bill 303: California Sets Forth Protections For Bias Training

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Government Shutdown Arrives - Beltway Buzz, October 3, 2025

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Impact Of 2025 Federal Government Shutdown On Mine Safety Agencies

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Understanding The H-1B Lottery Weighted Rule Proposal

United States Employment

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

AI Catches Up To California Employers: Regulations For Automated-Decision Systems Now In Effect

United States Employment

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Duane Morris LLP

Top Five Labor Law Developments For September 2025

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Final Judgment In Spence v. American Airlines: Judge Denies Monetary Damages But Imposes Targeted Equitable Relief

United States Employment

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Ropes & Gray LLP

Supreme Court Orders Oral Argument On President's Decision To Remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

United States Litigation

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Mayer Brown

What Key Federal Agencies Are Doing And What Employers Need To Know Amid The Government Shutdown

United States Employment

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Policy Week In Review – October 3, 2025

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

The Future Of HR: A CHRO Perspective

United States Technology

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Safety Basics XVI: State Plans Vs. Federal OSHA—Key Compliance Insights (Podcast)

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Assembly Bill 288: Expanded Worker Rights And PERB's New Authority

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

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Green and Spiegel

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The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 121: You're Invited! Our Year-End Review Of EEOC Litigation And Strategy (Video)

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Duane Morris LLP

Compliant Cultural Celebrations: What Organizations Need To Know (Video)

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Wiley Rein

LaborSpeak: WARN Act Update (Video)

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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Littler Mendelson

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

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