From the rise of remote work to heightened awareness of mental health, several issues are shaping how employers handle employee complaints and conduct workplace investigations. Here are ten emerging issues impacting workplace investigations that employers may want to consider.
Archives for September 15, 2025
Eleventh Circuit Says Health Plan’s Gender-Affirming Surgery Exclusion Not Discriminatory on Its Face
On September 9, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, sitting en banc, ruled that a county health insurance plan’s exclusion denying coverage for gender-affirming surgery did not violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on its face. The ruling overturned a district court’s
OFCCP Seeks Feedback on Section 503 Voluntary Self-ID Form in Connection with Other Proposed Regulatory Revisions
On August 25, 2025, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued a new request for public comments on proposed revisions to its data collection and recordkeeping requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503), which would include the withdrawal of the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (OMB Control No…. Continue Reading…
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Nina Tajalli
Goldberg Segalla added attorney Nina Tajalli to the firm’s Workers’ Compensation practice group in Los Angeles.
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Miranda L. Bane
Goldberg Segalla added Miranda L. Bane to the firm’s Employment and Labor practice group in San Francisco.
State Department Curtails ‘Third Country National’ Appointments for Visas
Employers with workers on employment-based visas, such as H-1B and L-1, could face workforce disruptions after the Department of State (DOS) announced that Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) applicants should schedule visa interview appointments in their own country of nationality or residence, with limited exceptions, effective Sept. 6, 2025.
If an NIV
Avoiding Legal Pitfalls When Employees Are Arrested Off Duty
Sometimes employees get arrested for alleged crimes while off duty, and it’s better for employers to be prepared and know what to do beforehand than to find themselves in legal jeopardy after the fact. The right move for employers depends on the type of alleged crime, the type of job,
Top Five Labor Law Developments for August 2025
National Labor Relations Board Chairman Marvin Kaplan’s term ended on Aug. 27, 2025; the Board remains without a quorum. The Board is now down to a single member — Democrat David Prouty — and remains unable to issue decisions until two new appointees are confirmed. Kaplan’s departure follows two terms on the Board under both the first Trump Administration and the Biden Administration and marks a loss for the Board in the absence of his institutional knowledge.
Ana Shields Spotlighted as Law Influence Honoree
Ana Shields is spotlighted as one of Long Island, New York’s most influential legal minds and community leaders in “Introducing Long Island Business Influencers: Law 2025,” published by Long Island Business News. Subscription may be required to view article
Marvin Kaplan Discusses Joining Jackson Lewis and What’s Next for the NLRB
Marvin Kaplan discusses his recent move to Jackson Lewis, his focus areas at the firm and what’s on the horizon for the NLRB in “Departed NLRB Chair Talks Nominees, Cuts And Fresh Eyes,” published by Law360.Subscription may be required to view article
No More Willy-Nilly: The FTC’s New Noncompete Message
No More Willy-Nilly: The FTC’s New Noncompete Message
The FTC has now withdrawn its appeal of the Ryan, LLC v. FTC decision.1 The FTC’s ill-fated attempt to completely ban noncompete agreements by administrative rule is history, but that does not mean the federal government’s attempt to regulate this normally state-law-oriented
Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” – What Employers Need to Know
President Trump’s so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” has been making headlines, and for good reason — it’s packed with changes that directly impact employers and employees alike. Although much of the media coverage has focused on
ICE is Chomping at the Bit: Get Ready Now
In recent weeks, a Louisiana racetrack was raided by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and 84 people were arrested. Several central Kentucky farms were contacted recently by ICE and…
Navigating Employee Separations: Legal and Practical Insights
Navigating Employee Separations: Legal and Practical Insights
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Overcommitment Syndrome Leads To Siege Mentality At Work
The way we respond to overcommitment can make it much worse.