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The Trump administration: Tracking the first 100 days

In his new term, President Donald Trump is expected to have a significant impact on issues affecting employers.

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Q&A: How employers can navigate the NLRB’s Stericycle decision

The NLRB's Stericycle decision marks a dramatic shift in the legal landscape for employers. Get expert insights from …

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Vermont Child Care Contribution tax enacted

The Vermont Child Care Contribution tax is set to take effect July 1, 2024. Vermont will be the …

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Supreme Court affirmative action ruling: Will it stifle DEI programs?

The Supreme Court affirmative action ruling has ended the long-standing policy in higher education admissions. It sent shockwaves …

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Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action could impact DEI efforts

The Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action holds that consideration of race in university admissions is unconstitutional. Employer …

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New preemployment drug test laws in Minnesota and Washington

A growing number of states are restricting employers from testing job applicants or employees for marijuana.

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Long week, short pay, no go, says appellate court

Employers can't get around the overtime requirements by decreasing employees' regular rate of pay as the length of …

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Florida E-Verify law enacted with strict penalty provisions

As of July 1, 2023, private employers with 25 or more employees must comply with the Florida E-Verify …

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FLSA joint employment rule not coming any time soon

The US Department of Labor (DOL) currently has no plans to issue a new Fair Labor Standards Act …

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Exempt employee PTO rules: Court says docking PTO is allowed

An employer may safely deduct paid time off (PTO) from a salaried employee without violating the Fair Labor …

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