In late July, the Department of Labor proposed new regulations that would extend the “notice-and-access” electronic disclosure model that the DOL finalized in 2020 for retirement plans to group health plans. The proposed rule closely tracks the current...
On September 2, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decision that could make it easier for employers to defend workplace dress code and uniform policies against unfair labor practice challenges. In Siren Retail Corporation, d/b/a Starbucks...
On August 6, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a fact sheet with updated guidance in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on federal taxation for tips and overtime pay as provided under 2025’s comprehensive omnibus spending bill. Quick Hits...
Registration for Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (“FAMLI”) program is officially open, and Governor Wes Moore is encouraging employers to register as soon as possible. Employers with at least one Maryland-based employee are required to register....
A Family Dollar store manager demanded a pregnant worker produce a doctor’s note the same holiday evening she was told via phone to take a few days’ leave from work, a complaint alleged.
According to a survey by global HR platform Pebl, international opportunity could be a differentiator in attracting early-career talent. The survey found that 53% of the 1,022 U.S.-based Gen Z knowledge workers asked said they would choose to work for “the world’s...
For the longest time, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has served as the sole pillar governing employee leave for family and medical reasons. Over the years, it evolved into a patchwork of state Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) laws reshaping leave...
Takeaways The EEOC’s updated Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030 establishes operational goals for implementation of the new National Enforcement Plan priorities. The EEOC plans to focus enforcement resources on stated priorities, including those identified in...
A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit provides an important reminder that an employer’s exposure to a retaliation claim can arise even after it has already made a lawful decision to terminate an employee. In Russo v. New Hampshire...
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