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  • March 2023 Newsletter

    Employment Law Bulletin

    A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

    Volume XXXXI, Issue 3

    In this issue: In a recent ruling, the Alabama Supreme Court limited the effectiveness of at-will statements in employee handbooks, potentially creating new obligations for employers. Additionally, a recent National Labor Relations Board decision highlights the potential pitfalls of company intranet sites and the importance of protecting employees' rights to engage in protected concerted activities.

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  • March 2024 Newsletter

    Employment Law Bulletin

    A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

    Volume XXXXII, Issue 3

    In this issue:  Is your AI recruiter weeding out good candidates?  The EEOC is cracking down on discriminatory hiring practices, especially those involving AI.  Plus:  Can you make employees pay back training costs? Is your "open door" policy a joke?  This newsletter tackles these hot-button employment issues and offers tips to keep your company out of hot water.

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  • March 2025 Newsletter

    Employment Law Bulletin

    A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

    Volume XXXXIII, Issue 3

    In this issue: This newsletter covers key changes under President Trump’s administration, including new executive orders redefining sex in federal employment laws, rolling back LGBTQ+ protections, and ending affirmative action requirements for federal contractors. These shifts create uncertainty for employers regarding gender identity policies and DEI initiatives. Trump also removed NLRB and EEOC members, triggering legal disputes over agency authority. Additionally, stricter immigration policies could reduce the workforce, as new restrictions on asylum and work authorization are enforced. Employers face significant legal challenges and confusion amid these changes.

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  • May 2022 Newsletter

    Employment Law Bulletin

    A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

    Volume XXXX, Issue 5

    In this issue:The May 2022 newsletter covers several vital employer updates. The first article discusses the extension of the FFCRA tax credit for employers who voluntarily provide paid leave for COVID-19-related reasons. The second article highlights the DOL's announcement of a final rule that clarifies the criteria for determining independent contractor status. The third article covers proposed regulations from the IRS that would require affordability of health plans to be based on the cost of coverage for both employees and their family members. The final article explains that as of May 1, 2022, employers are no longer allowed to accept expired List B documents for Form I-9 and must update any forms completed with an expired document between May 1, 2020, and April 30, 2022, with an unexpired document by July 31, 2022.

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  • May 2023 Newsletter

    Employment Law Bulletin

    A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

    Volume XXXXI, Issue 5

    In this issue:This newsletter highlights the dangers of off-the-clock work and the legal implications for employers who fail to pay employees for unauthorized work. The newsletter also mentions the Department of Labor's requirement for federal contractors to create and maintain written affirmative action plans. We also explore a recent New York federal court ruling that applies the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (EFAA) very broadly, rendering an entire arbitration clause unenforceable in cases involving viably pled sexual harassment disputes. And finally, the newsletter highlights how employers who use severance agreements with broad confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions may want to consider adding disclaimers that these provisions will not be enforced in a manner to restrict employees from engaging in any rights guaranteed under the National Labor Relations Act.

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  • May 2024 Newsletter

    Employment Law Bulletin

    A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues

    Volume XXXXII, Issue 5

    In this issue: Stay up-to-date on NLRB enforcement trends. This newsletter also explores recent NLRB rulings on employee rights, including discipline under overly broad work rules, employee use of social justice slogans like "Black Lives Matter" at work, and restrictions on employer rules regarding outside employment. It also analyzes a new OSHA rule allowing employee representatives during safety inspections and offers guidance for employers on how to respond.

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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.

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