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

On September 4, 2025, the Washington Supreme Court answered a certified question from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington about who qualifies as a "job applicant" under the pay transparency provision of Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act ("EPOA"), RCW 49.58.110.

United States Employment

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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

Littler Lightbulb – September Employment Appellate Roundup

This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment and labor law developments in the federal courts of appeal in the last month.

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

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

Minnesota's Paid Leave Law Takes Effect January 1, 2026: 5 Steps For Employers To Prepare

On January 1, 2026, Minnesota's Paid Leave law will take effect, providing qualified employees with up to twelve weeks of paid medical leave, twelve weeks of paid family leave, and employees who need both family...

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

As Summer Turns To Fall: The Evolution Of ERISA Forfeiture Cases

United States Employment

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Mayer Brown

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

They May Predict The Future, But They Didn't See This Coming: ADA Lawsuits Target Psychics And Fortune Tellers

United States Employment

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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

Department Of Labor Issues Opinion Letter Clarifying "Horizontal" Joint Employment

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Assembly Bill 1340: California Gives Gig Drivers The Right To Organize

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Massachusetts Announces Paid Family And Medical Leave 2026 Contribution Rates, Maximum Weekly Benefits

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

New Jersey Minimum Wage Rate To Increase On January 1, 2026

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Department Of Labor Issues Opinion Letter Regarding Employees Who Customarily And Regularly Receive Tips

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

For The Second Consecutive Year, California Expands Reasons Employees Can Use Job-Protected Paid Sick And Safe Time, Unpaid Leave

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Mass Deportations: How Donald Trump Is Weaving A 'Dangerous' Web Of 'Host Countries'

United States Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

What Honeybees Have Taught Me About Dispute Resolution

United States Litigation

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JAMS

Control, Creativity, Closure: The Mediation Advantage

United States Litigation

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JAMS

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

United States Litigation

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JAMS

Silicon, Sanctions And Security: How National Security Laws Are Reshaping The Semiconductor Industry (Video)

United States Government

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Foley & Lardner

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Whistleblowing

District Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge To DOL Adjudication Of Whistleblower Claims

n September 23, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia issued a decision dismissing constitutional challenges to Department of Labor Administrative Law Judge...

United States Employment

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

U.S. Attorney's Office For The Eastern District Of Pennsylvania Announces White-Collar Justice Program

Earlier this month, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced the formation of its White-Collar Justice Program.

United States Criminal

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Duane Morris LLP

How Do Whistleblower Rewards Work Under The False Claims Act?

Under the False Claims Act, whistleblowers who come forward with information regarding fraud against government programs can receive monetary rewards.

United States Employment

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Miller Shah

Fourth Circuit Finds Close Timing Between Complaints, Termination Revives Suit

United States Employment

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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP

Top 5 Signs That You Are A Misclassified Telehealth Contractor

United States Employment

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Miller Shah

Billions Recovered Through The IRS Whistleblower Program

United States Tax

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Miller Shah

HHS And DOJ Launch Joint FCA Working Group, Signaling New Era In Healthcare Fraud Enforcement

United States Criminal

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Miller Shah

Founder Of Lender Service Convicted In Multimillion-Dollar PPP Fraud Scheme

United States Criminal

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Miller Shah

Third Circuit Holds DOL Enforcement Action Against Employer Unconstitutional – What Employers Need To Know

United States Employment

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Littler Lightbulb – September Employment Appellate Roundup

This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment and labor law developments in the federal courts of appeal in the last month.

United States Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

They May Predict The Future, But They Didn't See This Coming: ADA Lawsuits Target Psychics And Fortune Tellers

It turns out crystal balls aren't quite what they used to be. While they may be able to see into your future...

United States Employment

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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

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.

Senate Bill 303: California Sets Forth Protections For Bias Training

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

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

United States Employment

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Duane Morris LLP

Policy Week In Review – October 3, 2025

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Employment Tip Of The Month – October 2025

United States Employment

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Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP

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

United States Commercial

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Wiley Rein

Are You A Victim Of Sexual Misconduct At School? Here's How To Take Action

United States Consumer

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Tully Rinckey

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Employee Benefits & Compensation

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

On September 4, 2025, the Washington Supreme Court answered a certified question from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington about who qualifies as a "job applicant" under the pay transparency provision of Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act ("EPOA"), RCW 49.58.110.

United States Employment

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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

Minnesota's Paid Leave Law Takes Effect January 1, 2026: 5 Steps For Employers To Prepare

On January 1, 2026, Minnesota's Paid Leave law will take effect, providing qualified employees with up to twelve weeks of paid medical leave, twelve weeks of paid family leave, and employees who need both family...

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

As Summer Turns To Fall: The Evolution Of ERISA Forfeiture Cases

In July and August, we published two Legal Updates describing the evolving state of the law with respect to the ongoing wave of ERISA forfeiture lawsuits.

United States Employment

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Mayer Brown

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

United States Employment

FL

Foley & Lardner

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

United States Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Department Of Labor Issues Opinion Letter Clarifying "Horizontal" Joint Employment

United States Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Massachusetts Announces Paid Family And Medical Leave 2026 Contribution Rates, Maximum Weekly Benefits

United States Employment

JL

Jackson Lewis P.C.

New Jersey Minimum Wage Rate To Increase On January 1, 2026

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Department Of Labor Issues Opinion Letter Regarding Employees Who Customarily And Regularly Receive Tips

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

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Human Resources

Maine Driver Overtime Exemption Becomes More Closely Aligned With Federal Law

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") provides an exemption from its overtime requirements for employees covered by the Motor Carrier Act.

United States Employment

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Pierce Atwood LLP

Getting Siri-ous About Data Breaches And Trade Secrets

Siri is that trusted iPhone assistant who you believe is talking directly and only to you.

United States Employment

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Cozen O'Connor

2013 H-1B Cap Count (6/01/12 Update)

As of June 1, 2012, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received a total of approximately 74,300 H-1B cap filings for employment in FY 2013.

United States Immigration

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

IRS Provides Much Needed Guidance For Health FSAs

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Who Has Final Say Over Who Has To Pay For Birth Control?

United States Employment

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Strasburger & Price, L.L.P.

Using Conviction Records As A Screening Tool

United States Employment

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Fisher Phillips LLP

NLRB Issues Third Report On Social Media In The Workplace

United States Employment

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Blank Rome LLP

Peyton Manning Ate Here! Managing Privacy Concerns In A Modern Workplace

United States Employment

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Fisher Phillips LLP

The Summer Jobs+ Initiative vs. Child Labor Laws

United States Employment

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Fisher Phillips LLP

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Latest Videos

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LaborSpeak: WARN Act Update (Video)

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The Federal Tax Deductions For Tips And Overtime Pay: Opportunities For Restaurants Employers (Video)

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

ERGs: Valuable Or Vulnerable? (Video)

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Wiley Rein

Littler Lounge: Pull Up A Chair! Let's Talk Leave And Accommodations (Podcast)

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Littler Mendelson

Coffee Talk With Benefits Episode 21: Pension Risk Transfers And Litigation Risk: What Fiduciaries Need To Know (Podcast)

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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