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Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: A Match Up Between Ecuador And Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
As Philadelphia prepares to host Ecuador's national team for World Cup 2026, this analysis explores how two distinct legal frameworks approach workplace anti-discrimination protections. From Pennsylvania's newly enacted CROWN Act protecting natural hairstyles to Ecuador's prohibition against aesthetic stereotypes, discover how different jurisdictions are expanding employee protections in ways that reflect their unique cultural values and evolving workplace standards.
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Littler Mendelson
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Assets In Retirement Plans
The U.S. Department of Labor has released a proposed regulation that would establish a process-based safe harbor framework for fiduciaries evaluating alternative investments in retirement plans, including private equity, private credit, real estate, and hedge funds. The proposal outlines six key factors for fiduciaries to consider when selecting investment alternatives, aiming to reduce litigation risk while expanding access to alternative assets in 401(k) plans.
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McLane Middleton, Professional Association
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California Enacts Mandatory Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Ratios For Acute Psychiatric Hospitals
California's emergency regulations establishing mandatory nurse-to-patient staffing ratios for acute psychiatric hospitals took effect June 1, 2026, ending a decades-long regulatory gap. Senate Bill 596 strengthens enforcement by increasing penalties for violations and treating each day of noncompliance as a separate offense, creating significant operational challenges for hospitals while nursing organizations celebrate the patient safety measure.
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Holland & Knight
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OSHA Announces Public Hearings This Summer For Over 20 Proposed Rules
OSHA has scheduled informal public hearings for over 20 proposed rules as part of its deregulatory efforts, with most focusing on respiratory protection requirements for various chemical substances. The hearings, beginning August 19, 2026, will address proposed changes to standards including walking-working surfaces, medical evaluation requirements for respirators, and safety color-code markings across multiple industries.
United States Employment
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Littler Mendelson
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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

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Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: A Match Up Between Ecuador And Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
As Philadelphia prepares to host Ecuador's national team for World Cup 2026, this analysis explores how two distinct legal frameworks approach workplace anti-discrimination protections. From Pennsylvania's newly enacted CROWN Act protecting natural hairstyles to Ecuador's prohibition against aesthetic stereotypes, discover how different jurisdictions are expanding employee protections in ways that reflect their unique cultural values and evolving workplace standards.
Worldwide Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

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Assets In Retirement Plans
The U.S. Department of Labor has released a proposed regulation that would establish a process-based safe harbor framework for fiduciaries evaluating alternative investments in retirement plans, including private equity, private credit, real estate, and hedge funds. The proposal outlines six key factors for fiduciaries to consider when selecting investment alternatives, aiming to reduce litigation risk while expanding access to alternative assets in 401(k) plans.
United States Employment
MM
McLane Middleton, Professional Association
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