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Go Fish! U.S. Supreme Court Overturns ‘Chevron Deference’ to Federal Agencies: What It Means for Employers

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The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the decades-old Chevron doctrine of judicial deference to a federal agency’s interpretation of an ambiguous statute. Loper Bright Enters. v. Raimondo, No. 22-451, and Relentless, Inc. v....more

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July is Still the New January! Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute’s Mid-Year Legislative Report

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Hot off the press – here is Littler’s mid-year report!  As federal regulators, states and cities continue to pass new workplace regulations through the calendar year, we summarize each state’s notable labor and employment law...more

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Injunction Junction: Judicial Challenges to New Employment Rules

April 2024 saw a whirlwind of activity on the employment front as executive federal agencies issued a wave of new rules. On April 15, 2024, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced its final rule...more

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New Federal Labor Rules & Guidelines to Watch Ahead of the 2024 Election

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Election year is here, and it comes as no surprise that federal agencies are rapidly issuing new rules and guidelines ahead of November, although there has been a very unusual number of developments from federal agencies that...more

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When It Rains, It Pours: Supreme Court, EEOC and DOL Release Flood of Employment Law Developments

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Through two unanimous decisions, the Supreme Court has made it easier for employees to avoid arbitration due to their status as "transportation workers" and to challenge job transfers as discriminatory under Title VII. ...more

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Beltway Buzz - April 2024 #3

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business. SCOTUS: “Significant” Harm Not...more

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EEOC, DOL Issue 2024 Regulatory Agendas

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As part of the Biden administration’s Fall 2023 Regulatory Plan, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) have released their 2024 regulatory agendas....more

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New Year’s Review of Legal Changes in Employment Accommodation: Pregnancy Accommodation

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This is a follow-up article on changes in employer accommodation law. Last week’s article addressed the increased level of accommodation required for employees’ religious beliefs – New Year’s Review of Legal Changes in...more

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New Mothers “Making it Happen”: New Federal Laws Support Expectant and Nursing Mothers in the Workplace

Balancing work and motherhood raises age-old questions for women in virtually every industry. Amongst these are how to navigate work during both pregnancy and the transition back to work after the baby is born, which present...more

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New PUMP Act Guidance: What Do Employers Need to Know?

The Department of Labor has recently issued guidance on the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act). The PUMP Act was signed into law on December 29, 2022, amending the Fair Labor Standards...more

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Employment Law Developments Coming Soon to a Manufacturing Facility Near You

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Every year, some developments in employment law have greater potential to affect the manufacturing industry than others. Thus far in 2023, possible changes to the salary threshold under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and...more

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Employers Face New Accommodation Requirements For Nursing Mothers

In our recent blog post, we highlighted legislation that will impact employers this year related to nursing and pregnant employees: the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (the “PUMP Act”) and the...more

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Interplay with Other Laws

As noted in our blog post on the passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the Act takes effect in June 2023. In preparation for compliance with the Act, employers should consider how the PWFA interacts with other...more

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What Employers Need to Know About Upcoming Required Accommodations for Pregnant Workers and Nursing Mothers

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Congress passed two laws related to pregnant workers and nursing mothers in December 2022. First, Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which requires employers with at least 15 employees provide...more

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What do the PUMP Act and PWFA mean for employers?

Congress recently passed two pregnancy-related acts, the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). While some of the Acts' provisions overlap with...more

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New Year, New Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Employees

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On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP) into law. Passage of these laws means that this coming...more

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New Federal Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Employees Coming in 2023

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On December 23, 2022, President Biden signed into law two measures that expand the rights of pregnant and breastfeeding workers: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing...more

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