Effective with the 7/2026–6/2027 occupational data series, O*NET has reclassified SOC 15-1211.00/ Computer Systems Analysts from Job Zone 3 to Job Zone 4. Job Zone 4 occupations fall under the SVP Range of 7.0 to <8.0 and correspond to occupations that typically...
Cal/OSHA Opens Comment Period on Proposed Modifications to ‘Walkaround Rule’
On July 1, 2026, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) issued a notice of proposed modifications to the “walkaround rule,” which would govern when employer representatives and employee-authorized representatives may accompany Cal/OSHA...
DOL Clarifies ERISA Treatment of Trump Accounts
The U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) recently issued Technical Release 2026-02, providing guidance on whether certain Trump accounts established under Section 530A of the Internal Revenue Code and the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (“Trump Accounts”) and employer...
Mandatory First Contract Arbitration: How the Faster Labor Contracts Act Would Reshape Federal Labor Law [Podcast]
In this podcast, Jim Plunkett, shareholder and chair of Ogletree’s Government Affairs Practice Group, is joined by Ed Egee, Vice President for Government Relations and Workforce Development at the National Retail Federation, to discuss the Faster Labor Contracts Act,...
Tampa employee of Cuban origin wasn’t subjected to unlawful harassment, court rules
The alleged incidents were sporadic, contained no racial or ethnic slurs, and for the most part, made no express reference to Hispanics. The alleged incidents were sporadic, contained no racial or ethnic slurs, and for the most part, made no express reference to...
Title VII plaintiffs don’t need to mitigate emotional distress damages, 5th Circuit says
No such requirement exists in the law’s statute, the court held, rejecting an argument advanced by SkyWest Airlines in a former employee’s harassment lawsuit. No such requirement exists in the law’s statute, the court held, rejecting an argument advanced by SkyWest...
US Department of Labor files amicus brief clarifying pleading standard for claims alleging imprudence in retirement plan investing
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm a lower court’s decision dismissing a lawsuit contending that Intel Corp. acted imprudently by investing its 401(k) plan funds in “non-traditional assets.”In...
EB-2 NIW Green Card Case Study: Approval for Colombian Lawyer and Finance Professional in Digital Asset Compliance
Attorney and finance professional Colombo & Hurd secured an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) green card for a lawyer and finance professional from Colombia who works in digital asset compliance. USCIS approved the EB-2 NIW I-140 petition in 6 days through...
New Jersey Employers Take Note: Expanded Family Leave Rights and Mandatory Online Separation Reporting
New Jersey’s trend towards expanding leave rights and protections for employees continues and creates an even more complex landscape for employers to navigate. Effective July 17, 2026, significant amendments will broaden employee eligibility under the New Jersey...
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