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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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First-of-its-kind Colorado AI law regulates AI in employment

Colorado has enacted new requirements for employers that use artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring, firing and other business …

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New overtime rule 2024: Minimum overtime-exemption increases

The minimum annual salary for most overtime-exempt employees will increase by 65% by January 1, 2025.

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act regulations take effect June 18

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a final rule setting out regulations to implement the Pregnant …

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La-Z-Boy class action lawsuit: Indiana dealer settles with the NLRB

The Indiana dealership will rescind three work rules that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleged unlawfully infringe …

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Illinois equal pay law for temporary workers blocked

An equal pay law in Illinois won't take effect as planned. The law's requirements had originally been slated …

Commentary and Insights

5 things to know about the independent contractor rule

The US Department of Labor (DOL) independent contractor rule it set to bring notable changes to worker classification. …

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How employers can respond to new DEI legal issues

DEI legal issues are changing the corporate landscape. To recommit to DEI, employers must now search for not …

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Biden executive order on AI calls for regulation

President Biden's Executive Order on AI calls for a coordinated approach to regulating the use of AI, including …

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California workplace violence prevention plan bill, S.B. 553, signed

California's workplace violence prevention plan bill, S.B. 553, has become the law. Employers will be required to create …

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