Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD) recently published FAQs that provide guidance on the state’s new pay transparency law, formally titled the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act.
DOL Sheds Light on Administering FMLA Leave When an Absence Triggers Both FMLA and State Paid Leave Laws
Week after week, it seems, a new city or state enacts its own paid leave law of some sort.
For employers obligated to comply with the federal FMLA and these local leave laws, it’s death by a thousand paper cuts.
These paid leave laws come in all shapes
DOL Issues Opinion Letter on Applicability of the FMLA Substitution Rule When Employee on FMLA is Receiving PFML Benefits
On January 14, 2025, the Department of Labor issued an Opinion Letter regarding the applicability of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) substitution rule when an employee on FMLA leave is receiving state or local paid family and medical leave benefits (PFML).
Cal/OSHA Approves Final Respirable Crystalline Silica Regulation, While Other Potential Limits on Engineered Stone Remain Under Consideration
California has adopted a final respirable crystalline silica (RCS) regulation, which is expected to become effective in early February 2025. California employers should consider whether they may be covered by the new regulation and prepare for compliance. Regulation of engineered stone remains under active development and reflects broader recurring features
5 E-Discovery Predictions For 2025 And Beyond
Paul Weiner, Denise Backhouse and Gretchen Marty share five eDiscovery predictions for 2025 and beyond.
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Attorneys: DOL is increasingly adding wage-and-hour inquiries to FMLA investigations
Jeff Nowak and Trevor Hardy say the U.S. Department of Labor is increasingly asking for employers’ wage and compensation practices as part of Family and Medical Leave Act investigations.
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5 Wage Bills That Could Advance In The New Congress
Lee Schreter talks about the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program, which existed under the first Trump-era DOL and may return under the new administration.
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What Does the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Legislative and Regulatory Landscape Look Like for Employers?
In the absence of federal regulation, several states have either passed or are considering legislation aimed at mitigating the risk of an employer’s use of an AI system resulting in algorithmic discrimination. This Insight provides a roundup of state and local AI laws impacting employers, and notable pending measures.
What Should Educational Institutions Do Next for Title IX Now That Biden’s Final Rule Was Blocked by a Federal Judge?
Title IX’s Final Rule issued in April 2024 was struck down nationwide. Covered educational institutions should consult with counsel to determine their compliance options moving forward.
On January 9, 2025, the Biden administration’s Title IX Final Rule was struck down by the U.S. District Court
Littler Rings in the New Year with the Addition of Three Shareholders in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON (January 15, 2025) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, today announced the addition of three shareholders to its Washington, D.C. office. Daniel Nash, Stacey Eisenstein, and Nathan Oleson join from Akin Gump, each with a focus on labor and employment issues impacting the
2024 Year-End Wrap Up and Looking Ahead to 2025
2025 Employment Law Legislative Updates: What’s New & Upcoming in New York & Around the Country
New York Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act Approved
New York Law will require certain warehouse employers to develop injury reduction programs, train employees on ways to reduce injuries, and help identify and minimize risks of musculoskeletal injuries. Law will also require use of ergonomist to evaluate musculoskeletal injury risk factors.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Woody Allen’s Former Private Chef’s USERRA Lawsuit* (*but were afraid to ask)
In December 2024, a U.S. Army Reservist and professional chef filed a lawsuit against filmmaker Woody Allen, his wife, Soon-Yi Previn, and their house manager, alleging that he was fired due to his complaints of improper wages and for his military service obligations. The plaintiff alleges that the defendants violated