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In Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a rare unanimous employment opinion, held that placing an additional evidentiary burden on majority group plaintiffs was inconsistent with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Supreme Court precedent. In Ames, the Court examined whether, in order to establish […]
The flu is spreading like wildfire! So, is a flu-caused absence protected under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? Calling Out Sick Here’s a typical scenario: Employee is off for four days. He calls in and says he has the flu. He returns to work. The company has an absence control policy. The question: […]
During a recent round of labor negotiations, a union proposed the following language regarding artificial intelligence (AI): “Artificial Intelligence shall not be utilized in any manner that displaces, diminishes, or eliminates existing bargaining unit work. AI shall not replace, displace, or erode job classifications or duties currently performed by bargaining unit employees.” This proposal was […]
In the age of AI and remote work, HR leaders are dealing with tough compliance challenges, and they must have strategies to keep everything straight and in order for their organizations. To learn the best practices for what HR leaders should do right now to deal with compliance issues, we sat down with leading experts […]
With 2026 upon us, businesses, employees, and policymakers alike are preparing for the year ahead, and with it come anticipated shifts in the labor and employment landscape. Each year brings its own set of challenges and opportunities, from regulatory changes to evolving workplace trends, and 2026 is no exception. Understanding these expected developments is essential […]
Last summer, the Senate and House passed President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, enacting sweeping changes across all facets of the country, including substantial increases in funding for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, changes to AI policy, and many other facets that have cause anxieties among both employees and employers to skyrocket. For […]
The new year, as always, brings with it new developments in labor and employment law. Likewise, the ever-growing labyrinth of state and local paid leave laws, including paid sick leave and family and medical leave laws, continues to develop in 2026. Some states have expanded their existing leave provisions, while others are enacting wholly new […]
California has long been a leader in workplace equity, but the recent passage of S.B. 642—the Pay Equity Enforcement Act (“Act”)—marks a significant turning point for employers and employees alike. Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on October 8, 2025, the Act went into effect January 1, 2026. It introduces new requirements for pay […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) use is now pervasive, and the era of AI-generated employee communication has arrived. Employers are increasingly encountering emails and letters that feel a little too polished, unusually structured, or strangely impersonal, not to mention completely different from any other communication they’ve ever received from employees. Many employees are turning to AI tools […]
From pay transparency to remote work, employees are increasingly vocal about working conditions both in the office and online. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects employees—union and nonunion alike—when they engage in concerted activity to address terms and conditions of employment. Employers can’t discharge, discipline, or threaten employees for engaging in protected concerted activity […]