TakeawaysThe Dole Act modifies USERRA’s anti-retaliation provisions, potential remedies, and more.It expands safeguards for veterans transitioning back to civilian life and returning to work.The Dole […]
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I Am Not a U.S. Citizen But Live and Work in the United States | What Documents Should I Carry?
• Maynard Nexsen PC Filed Under: Immigration - General
The Immigration and Nationality Act requires every foreign national in the United States over the age of 18 to carry at all times “any certificate […]
Think ADA Recovery Is Limited to Employees With Disabilities? The Seventh Circuit Says Think Again
• Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: ADA - General
On April 1, 2025, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals clarified the remedies available to nondisabled employees subjected to improper medical examinations or inquiries under […]
Burden at the Crossroads: Pizarro Paves the Way for Potential Supreme Court Review
• Maynard Nexsen PC Filed Under: Benefits - ERISA
Policy Week in Review – April 18, 2025
• Littler Filed Under: HR - General
Policy Week in Review – April 18, 2025 Chair Walberg Calls on DOL to Investigate Union Self-Dealing tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 04/18/2025 – 08:52
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California Pay Reports Are Due on May 14—Are You Ready?
• Ogletree Deakins Category: California - Wage & Hour
All 2024 California pay data reporting filings are due to be filed no later than May 14, 2025. Failing to meet this deadline could subject […]
Illinois Amends One Day Rest in Seven Act to Prohibit Retaliation
• Littler Category: Illinois - General
Illinois Amends One Day Rest in Seven Act to Prohibit Retaliation Last month Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 3180 into law prohibiting retaliation under the […]
Final Phase of NYC Minimum Pay-Rate Increase for App-Based Delivery Workers Is In Effect
• Jackson Lewis Category: New York - Wage & Hour
TakeawayBeginning 04.01.25, delivery platform companies must pay delivery workers in New York City a $21.44 per hour minimum pay-rate.Related links
Federal Judge in Pennsylvania Reverses Dismissal of Medical Marijuana Cardholder’s Disability Discrimination Claim
• Ogletree Deakins Category: Pennsylvania - General
On April 11, 2025, a federal judge for the U.S. Western District of Pennsylvania reversed his recent decision to dismiss a disability discrimination claim from […]
Gov. Hochul’s Proposed Regulatory Changes to Workers’ Comp Treatment
• Goldberg Segalla Category: New York - Workers' Compensation
Kathy Hochul has proposed a sweeping initiative to improve access to medical care within the New York State Workers’ Compensation system, removing barriers to treatment […]
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Date: Publication: Fortune
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Date: Publication: Harvard Business Review
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