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DOL Opinion Letters are Back
June 16, 2025
Each Administration has taken its own approach on whether and how actively to issue Opinion Letters about its view of the application of the laws enforced by certain agencies.
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Minnesota: Updates to State's Earned Sick and Safe Time Laws and Paid Family Medical Leave Laws
June 16, 2025
On June 9, 2025, during a special session called by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a bill (SF17) passed that includes amendments to Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time laws and the Minnesota Paid Leave laws.
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Preparing Your Company For ICE Raids
June 16, 2025
Immigration concerns are at the forefront of employers’ minds these days given the progressively more frequent ICE raids occurring, particularly in California, and the impact this is having on attendance in the workplace.
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Recent Litigation Places Tobacco Surcharge and Wellness Plans Under Fire
June 12, 2025
Wellness programs have become a popular tool for promoting healthy behaviors among employees and for managing rising healthcare costs. A recent wave of litigation is challenging whether these programs comply with key federal regulations.
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DHS and President Trump Target Sanctuary Cities in Massachusetts and Other States
June 10, 2025
President Trump has resumed and intensified deportation efforts.  His actions have sparked a wide-range of reactions from staunch support to vehement opposition.
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U.S. Supreme Court Holds Disparate Treatment Is Disparate Treatment, Even if "Majority"-Class Plaintiff is Disadvantaged
June 9, 2025
A few months ago, I wrote about the Supreme Court case of Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services. The Supreme Court delivered its decision on the matter on June 5th.
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Ten Questions to Ask Before an Employee Termination
June 6, 2025
A termination decision is a risk management event. The answers to the ten questions here should permit an employer to complete a rapid risk assessment of any proposed termination and adjust the decision or revisit the process before making a potentially costly mistake.
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Early Observations in the Saga of Missouri v. Starbucks Corp.
June 4, 2025
In February 2025, the State of Missouri sued Starbucks Corporation alleging that the Company committed race discrimination when it announced and followed particular steps it would take “to advance racial and social equity.”
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Ontario: Coming Soon to an OHS Inspection Near You: Administrative Monetary Penalties
June 3, 2025
The Ontario government has introduced the Working for Workers Act 7, the latest iteration of the seemingly annual omnibus bill which makes amendments to the various labour employment law statutes. 
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Court Strikes Down EEOC Gender Identity-Based Harassment Guidance
June 2, 2025
Last year, the EEOC issued its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, which included provisions specifically directed to harassment based on an employee’s gender identity. 
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India: May 2025 Employment Law Updates
May 27, 2025
Updates from Worklaw® Network India member King Stubb & Kasiva.
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EEOC Announces Opening of 2024 EEO-1 Data Collection and Provides Insight Regarding 2025 Enforcement Objectives
May 26, 2025
Last week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the opening date for 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection.
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