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California's Department of Finance recently announced the minimum wage increase for 2026. The minimum wage in California will increase from $16.50 per hour to $16.90 perhour on January 1, 2026
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Littler Mendelson
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Nokia Hit With $100M 401(k) Lawsuit Over Alleged ERISA Violation
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New Louisiana Employment-Related Laws: Key Takeaways From The 2025 Legislative Session
Two notable laws affecting Louisiana employers have taken effect this summer, providing expanded antidiscrimination protections for military status and a new exemption to Louisiana's final pay law...
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On August 7, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (Order) aimed at easing the path for ERISA fiduciaries to make "alternative asset" investments available to participant-directed defined contribution plan participants.
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