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Employment Law

Congress weighs two labor bills with big impact for employers

10/27/2025
One bill would make it faster for labor unions to reach the first collective bargaining agreement after a union election, and the other would make it harder to organize.

Case highlights need for “no slurs” policy

10/27/2025
Providing a harassment-free workplace is essential, and that includes keeping language respectful. It should go without saying that racial, religious, sexist and other demeaning name-calling must be banned. But what happens if an employee uses an epithet that’s typically aimed at individuals who belong to the same protected class the speaker belongs to?

EEOC reboot: Fewer lawsuits, sharper focus

10/27/2025
Following a year of major turnover and political shifts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is charting a new course that blends regulatory rollback with renewed focus on systemic discrimination.

Share facilities and employees? DOL opinion says add hours together

10/20/2025
Ordinarily, working a second job for a separate employer doesn’t trigger overtime based on the total hours worked for both employers. But if the employers are closely affiliated, they may be joint employers.

Obscure federal law breathes new life into reverse-discrimination lawsuits

10/20/2025
White employees who believe they have been discriminated against because of their race are using Section 1981 to sue because it doesn’t have the tight limits Title VII has.

NLRB nominees move forward, which could spark labor law shifts

10/20/2025
On tap are reversals of several key cases that limit the use of captive-audience meetings by employers, changes that make it easier to pass handbook rules and removing extensive remedies for employees whose employers commit unfair labor practices.

Senate confirms EEOC commissioner; quorum restored

10/14/2025
On Oct. 7, the U.S. Senate confirmed over 100 Trump administration nominees, including Brittany Panuccio as a EEOC commissioner. Her appointment restores a quorum to the commission, creating a Republican majority and allowing it to again fully function.

How not to handle a religious accommodation request

10/14/2025
Yes, you can ask for basic information about a request. That includes having the employee explain what particular religious belief the request is based on. But no, you can’t inquisition the employee on that belief beyond a few basic questions.

Supreme Court starts new term—key employment law cases on the docket

10/14/2025
The Supreme Court has started the 2025–2026 term, and it looks to be an interesting one for employers. Here’s a breakdown of pending cases and issues.

DOL opinion letter clarifies intermittent leave usage

10/14/2025
Two Department of Labor opinion letters—one from 2023 and one issued in October 2025—clarify how to calculate how many hours of FMLA leave an employee is eligible for.