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California’s New Employment Laws for 2027: Key Employment Laws Impacting Employers in the New Year and Beyond
October 9, 2026
California’s 2026 legislative session produced fewer major employment bills than in recent years. Nevertheless, the laws that were enacted will require employers to revisit workplace technology, training, leave administration, and retaliation prevention.
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Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Confirmed
October 6, 2026
On October 2nd, the U. S. Senate, in a 47-41 vote, confirmed Keith Sonderling as the Secretary of Labor.  He has served as Acting Secretary of Labor since April, when then-Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned.
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"Truth Hurts" - But Thorough Workplace Investigations Hurt a Whole Lot Less...
September 29, 2026
Earlier this month, a federal judge granted summary judgment to singer Lizzo’s touring company (BGBT), on claims brought by her former wardrobe assistant, including claims of hostile work environment, discrimination, retaliation, and claims under the FLSA. 
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NLRB Restores General Motors Standard, Giving Employers Greater Flexibility to Address Abusive Workplace Conduct
September 29, 2026
On September 23, 2026, the NLRB issued its decision in Lion Elastomers LLC, 375 NLRB No. 41, restoring the General Motors standard for evaluating abusive or offensive conduct during protected concerted activity and giving employers greater flexibility to discipline workplace misconduct.
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India: August/September 2026 Employment Law Updates
September 22, 2026
Updates from Worklaw® Network India member King Stubb & Kasiva.
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Massachusetts: New Law Requires Employers to Give Employees Advance Notice of ICE Audits
September 21, 2026
What are the Notification Requirements?
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EEOC to Streamline Federal Employee Charge Process; Private Sector Next?
September 21, 2026
There is a unique charge process for federal employees, in contrast to everyone else, private and public.
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Missouri: Drafting Employee Handbooks - Considering What Is And Is Not Required
September 15, 2026
Employee handbooks have a tendency to grow over time.
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New Wage and Hour Opinion Letters
September 14, 2026
As we reported last summer, the second Trump administration decided to revive the use of Opinion Letters to explain its view on how certain laws should be enforced.
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Trump NLRB Gathering Steam
September 11, 2026
We think now is a good time to give you an update on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) under the Trump Administration.
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NLRB Advice Memo Signals Narrower View of Protected Political Activism
September 11, 2026
The NLRB Division of Advice recently issued a memorandum concluding that Microsoft lawfully discharged two employees who organized an on-campus protest related to the war in Gaza after they refused directives to relocate the event off company property.
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The Impending Death of the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures
September 11, 2026
The Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures purported to require employers of 15+ employees to track the impact of tests and other selection procedures used in employment decisionmaking by race and sex.
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