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##  February 2026 Newsletter

### Employment Law Bulletin

#### A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

##### Volume XXXXIV, Issue 2

From the potential rescheduling of marijuana to the rising costs of employer-sponsored healthcare, this newsletter breaks down the critical shifts currently reshaping the American workplace. You’ll discover why structured job interviews are outperforming "gut instincts" and how a staggering $27 million verdict serves as a stark warning against rigid, "blanket" disability policies. With essential updates on shifting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) deadlines and strategies for de-escalating workplace tension, this edition is an indispensable guide for navigating the legal complexities of 2026.

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*Check out the latest legal developments affecting employers with this informative newsletter issue. **[Stay informed and avoid legal missteps by subscribing to email updates here.](https://wimlaw.com/updates)***

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February 06, 2026

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

[Read more](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1560&catid=53&Itemid=560)

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February 02, 2026

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

[Read more](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1553&catid=53&Itemid=560)

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February 06, 2026

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

[Read more](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1559&catid=53&Itemid=560)

 [ ![bills and pills](https://wimlaw.com/media/yootheme/cache/d4/caglar-oskay-eoZlJEM8HOs-unsplash-d41b20dc.jpg) ](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1556&catid=53&Itemid=560)#####  [Employment Costs Rise at Lowest Level in Five Years](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1556&catid=53&Itemid=560)

February 04, 2026

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

[Read more](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1556&catid=53&Itemid=560)

 [ ![hello](https://wimlaw.com/media/yootheme/cache/35/drew-beamer-3SIXZisims4-unsplash-353a0395.jpg) ](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1555&catid=53&Itemid=560)#####  [Harassment Claimed from Co-worker Complaints That Employee Didn’t Speak Much English](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1555&catid=53&Itemid=560)

February 04, 2026

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

[Read more](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1555&catid=53&Itemid=560)

 [ ![we are hiring sign](https://wimlaw.com/media/yootheme/cache/8b/eric-prouzet-B3UFXwcVbc4-unsplash-8b185c33.jpg) ](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1557&catid=53&Itemid=560)#####  [Job Interviews Can Be a Good Selection Device](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1557&catid=53&Itemid=560)

February 06, 2026

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

[Read more](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1557&catid=53&Itemid=560)

 [ ![fighting rams](https://wimlaw.com/media/yootheme/cache/aa/maxime-gilbert-X-4NYxVZ4R0-unsplash-aa6f1e13.jpg) ](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1558&catid=53&Itemid=560)#####  [Suggestions on How to Diffuse a Tense Situation](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1558&catid=53&Itemid=560)

February 06, 2026

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

[Read more](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1558&catid=53&Itemid=560)

 [ ![haiti](https://wimlaw.com/media/yootheme/cache/c9/reynaldo-mirault-U3Sdt2phkmA-unsplash-c9e130fd.jpg) ](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1554&catid=53&Itemid=560)#####  [TPS Update (as of 1/19/2026)](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1554&catid=53&Itemid=560)

February 02, 2026

Category: Employment Law Newsletter: A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

[Read more](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1554&catid=53&Itemid=560)

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