December 2025 Newsletter
Employment Law Bulletin
A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues
Volume XXXXIII, Issue 12
In this issue: As legal landscapes shift, staying ahead of compliance risks is more critical than ever for the modern employer. In this edition of the Wimberly Lawson newsletter, we provide an expert breakdown of the hidden liabilities in electronic personnel files and the essential policies needed to manage business data on employees’ personal devices. We also examine the costly fallout of technical errors in COBRA notices and offer a strategic analysis of recent federal rulings on DEI training and workplace language. From optimizing the tax treatment of settlement agreements to understanding the rise of "loyalty certifications" in hiring, this update equips you with the preventative insights necessary to protect your organization's interests.
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Employer Asked Applicants to Swear They Are Not Going to Leave
Employers Should Be Careful Charging Smokers Extra for Health Coverage
Employers Should Be Careful in the Wording of Their Cobra Notices
Federal Circuit Court Upholds Claim against DEI Training
Issues of Employer Access to Employees’ Personal Devices Such as Cell Phones, Etc
Issues Regarding Employee Access to Their Personnel Files
Settlement Agreement Wording Can Determine Tax Treatment