After temporarily pausing a recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) interim final rule, the U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. has taken the additional […]
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Beltway Buzz, November 14, 2025
The Beltway Buzz™ is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could […]
Ready for the Holidays? Stay Out of the Legal Hotseat With Time Off Requests
Quick Hits Typical religious accommodations during the holiday season include telework, flexible scheduling, shift adjustments or swapping, and exceptions to the dress code. One example […]
Tips for Employers to Stay Compliant With Privacy Protections Under HIPAA, ADA, and 42 CFR Part 2
When an employee requests a reasonable accommodation for a health condition, it may be confusing for employers to parse out the various privacy protections embedded […]
OSHA’s Back! Next Steps for Employers
OSHA’s Back! Next Steps for Employers The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is officially back to work now that the government shutdown has ended. […]
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Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Program: November 2025 End-of-Year Update
With the approaching end of 2025, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) has issued updated notices supporting Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical […]
California’s 2026 Minimum Wage Increase: What Employers Must Update When the Floor Moves
California’s wage-and-hour framework is deliberately interconnected. A change in the statewide minimum wage—the foundation on which many other wage rules rest—triggers a cascade of downstream […]
New York City Adopts Expansion to Safe and Sick Leave Requirements
On October 25, 2025, New York City adopted Int. No. 0780-2024, after New York City Mayor Eric Adams returned the bill unsigned. As we previously […]
Los Angeles Updates Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance
Los Angeles Updates Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance With the California Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA) now in effect statewide as of January 1, 2025, the […]
Avoiding the Naughty List: Christmas Bonus Compliance for Puerto Rico Employers
TakeawaysThe Puerto Rico Christmas Bonus is a local tradition that comes with significant statutory requirements for employers.There are two tiers of employee eligibility and bonus […]