Can employees be fired for organizing a protest at work that violates workplace rules if the protest isn’t actually about work? According to a recently released Advice Memorandum from the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), the answer may be yes. The NLRB’s...

What employers should know about key developments this week: NLRB Shifts to Republican Majority: The Senate confirmed David Prouty and James Macey to the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) in August, establishing Republican control with three...

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....

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...

The National Labor Relations Board’s (“NLRB”) General Counsel, Crystal Carey, drew applause, as well as some criticism, earlier this year when she departed from her predecessors by declining to issue a “Mandatory Advice Memo”—a memorandum that would have outlined her...