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Department Of Labor Reveals New Joint Employer Rule Proposal
On April 22, 2026, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced its new proposed rule aimed at clarifying when multiple employers share joint liability for violations of federal wage and hour laws. The proposed rule is entitled “Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.”
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Carter Ledyard & Milburn
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Benefits Counselor – April 2026
This comprehensive update covers significant regulatory developments affecting retirement and health plans, including the DOL's proposed safe harbor for investment selection, the reinstatement of the Five-Part Fiduciary Test, and critical court decisions on ERISA compliance. The bulletin also addresses emerging issues in prescription drug pricing litigation and provides essential compliance deadlines for plan administrators.
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Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
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US NAIC Spring 2026 National Meeting Highlights: Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) And Alternative Health Coverage (B) Working Group
The NAIC's ERISA Working Group convened to address critical questions surrounding state regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and ERISA preemption. How should state regulators and legislators navigate the complex interplay between federal ERISA requirements and state PBM oversight laws? The Working Group's guidance document offers principles and lessons learned from legal challenges to help states craft enforceable PBM legislation.
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Mayer Brown
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Virginia Just Passed Paid Family Leave — Here's What Employers Need To Know
Virginia becomes the first Southern state to enact a comprehensive Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program, requiring virtually all employers to participate regardless of size. With payroll contributions beginning April 1, 2028, and benefits starting December 1, 2028, employers face significant compliance obligations including expanded coverage, broader family definitions, and new leave categories that go well beyond federal FMLA requirements.
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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Virginia’s Wide-Ranging Workplace Reforms: Employer Takeaways For July 1 Go Live
Virginia's 2026 legislative session produced sweeping workplace reforms that will fundamentally reshape employer obligations across the Commonwealth. From minimum wage increases and paid leave mandates to expanded anti-discrimination protections and restrictions on non-compete agreements, these changes represent the most significant labor law overhaul in recent state history. Employers must now prepare for compliance deadlines beginning July 1, 2026, while monitoring the governor's proposed amendments and v
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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