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Archives for February 2025
Tonecia Brothers-Sutton Spotlighted for Her Career Achievements
Tonecia Brothers-Sutton is spotlighted by her alma mater for her legal career achievements and advocacy since receiving the Black History in the Making Award in 2019 in “Black History in the Making Award alumni highlight: Catch up with 2019 award recipient, Tonecia Brothers-Sutton,” published by the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences.Subscription may be required to view article
Trump DOJ Signals Pullback on Defense of Pregnant Worker Rule
The Justice Department has signaled plans to withdraw from defending the EEOC’s pregnant worker accommodation rule, which was challenged by Catholic groups opposed to provisions related to abortion and other medical services that violate their religious tenets.
Half Of U.S. Workers Are Scared About The Impact Of AI On Work
While a third of workers say that they feel hopeful about how AI may be used in the workplace, 52% say that they feel outright worried.
Can AI Help Employees Love Their Jobs Again?
Can AI help employees love their jobs again? New research from HBS suggests the answer is yes—if they know how to craft their roles.
Majority of Employee Referrals Made During Work Hours
A new study reveals that employees are making referrals during work hours, treating it as part of their job — not just an extra task.
Illinois Pay Reporting Update for 2025: Additional Data Requirement as Enforcement Actions Increase
In 2021, Illinois amended the Equal Pay Act of 2003 by adding a requirement that covered employers submit demographic and wage data to the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL). This requirement applied to private employers with one hundred or more Illinois employees that were also required to file EEO-1 reports.
OSH Law Primer, Part XI (Continued): Understanding and Contesting OSHA Citations—The Whys and Hows
This is a continuation of the eleventh installment in a series of articles intended to provide the reader with a very high-level overview of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970 and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and how both influence workplaces in the United States.
California Privacy Protection Agency Clarifies Application of the CCPA to Insurance Companies
The California Privacy Protection Agency board voted on November 8, 2024, to advance a proposed rulemaking package for, among other things, a proposed regulation to clarify the application of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to insurance companies.
Delays Ahead: Maryland DOL Proposes Pushing Back FAMLI Program Implementation by 18 Months
TakeawayPayroll deductions for the state’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance program would begin on 1/1/27 and benefits would become available on 1/1/28 under the Maryland Department of Labor’s proposal.Related links
FordHarrison Announces Two Attorneys Selected to Serve as 2025 LCLD Fellow and Pathfinder
FordHarrison Announces Two Attorneys’ Promotion to Partner
A Mixed Bag for Michigan Employers: Legislature Accelerates Minimum Wage Increases but Saves the Tip Credit
TakeawaysAmendments to the Michigan Minimum Wage Act accelerate the schedule of minimum wage increases but prevent elimination of the tip credit for employees who earn tips.Michigan’s minimum wage rate is now $12.48 per hour, pursuant to a 2/21/25 increase. The minimum wage for tipped workers is $4.74 per hour.Related link
NY law may lead to more mental stress claims
Lisa Griffith says a new New York state law allowing workers to file claims for workers’ compensation for specific types of mental injuries related to “extraordinary work-related stress” could create a surge in claim filings and litigation.
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Anti-DEI push could get a boon from Supreme Court ‘reverse discrimination’ case
Julian G.G. Wolfson says it would be much easier to challenge DEI programs if SCOTUS lowers the “background circumstances” standard for discrimination claims from people in majority groups.
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