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Week in Review – Department of Labor grant recipients get reprieve from DEI certification requirements, and upheaval in federal agency staffing and priorities continues
April 3, 2025
Worklaw Illinois member has a week in review.
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Massachusetts and Connecticut Join Other States in Issuing Guidance for Businesses on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives in the Workplace
April 2, 2025
On February 13, 2025, fifteen State Attorneys General issued written guidance entitled “Multi-State Guidance Concerning Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Employment Initiatives.”
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CMS Expert Global Guide to Dismissals and Termination of Employment
March 31, 2025
We have updated its content and expanded the number of countries covered.
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Employer Seems Poised to Lose Demotion Over Failure to Document
March 30, 2025
Sometimes you come across a case with multiple key lessons, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeal’s recent oral argument session in the case of Sharpe-Miller v. Walmart, Inc., has proved to be such a treasure trove.
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"How Much Do You Need?"
March 25, 2025
This was the question posed by Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Chief Judge Jerome A. Holmes to an attorney for Walmart.
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Union 2025 Outlook
March 23, 2025
A more employer-friendly NLRB does not portend a decline in union organizing success, positive public perception or bargaining table leverage.
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India: March 2025 Employment Law Updates
March 20, 2025
Updates from Worklaw® Network India member King Stubb & Kasiva
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Missouri: Proposition A and Other Updates
March 19, 2025
Updates for the state of Missouri.
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Federal Appeals Court Allows Trump DEI Orders to Go Forward
March 19, 2025
On March 14, 2025, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the Trump Administration and stayed a preliminary injunction put in place by a lower federal court.
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As the DOL Turns
March 18, 2025
As we noted in January, the Trump administration has wasted no time in revamping the Department of Labor to suit its political taste.
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Massachusetts: 5 Things Employers May Not (But Should) Know About MA Unemployment
March 17, 2025
 While many employers are familiar with this process, there are several aspects of the Massachusetts unemployment law employers may not be aware of, and failing to abide by them can have serious consequences for your business. 
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Part 1 of 3: The Evolution of Marijuana Laws - From Decriminalization to Medicalization
March 16, 2025
As marijuana laws continue to evolve across the United States, employers face growing challenges in understanding and implementing these laws within the workplace.
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