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HR - Privacy & Surveillance
To say mergers and acquisitions present significant risk is an understatement; however, additional vulnerabilities are being exposed as bad actors threaten to exploit privacy and data security leaks during the transition.
California - General
TakeawaysCalifornia exempts “the building and construction trades” from its bar on employer discrimination based on an employee’s off-duty use of marijuana.Construction employers may continue to use urine drug testing for marijuana and to take adverse employment actions against applicants and employ
New York - General
TakeawaysThe New York City Council passed several bills providing additional protections to app-based food delivery workers, including entitling a larger number of delivery workers to the $21.44 minimum pay-rate.App-based grocery delivery workers are among those included in the expanded coverage.Som
California - General
In 2019, California became the first state to pass the CROWN Act —short for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. This legislation prohibits discrimination based on natural hair textures and protective hairstyles commonly associated with race, such as braids, locs, and twists.
OSHA - Mining
TakeawaysMSHA proposes modernizing outdated rules while aligning with a broader deregulatory agenda under the deregulation EO.The agency seeks to limit district managers’ authority, citing legal concerns.Updates would permit modern equipment, like electronic surveying tools, and remove obsolete requ
Puerto Rico
On June 23, 2025, Governor Jennifer González signed Act 29-2025 , amending Puerto Rico’s Act 427-2000, “Act to Regulate Breastfeeding and Breast Milk Extraction Periods,” and strengthening protections for nursing employees. These protections complement those provided under the federal PUMP for Nursi
Labor Law - General
President Donald Trump is expected to nominate at least two National Labor Relations Board members in the coming months, as the five-member Board remains without a quorum to issue decisions. Shortly after Trump took office, he terminated former Board Member Gwynne Wilcox, leaving the Board short of
Immigration - General
A federal district court in New Hampshire granted certification to a nationwide class and issued a preliminary injunction (PI) on July 10 that prevents the U.S. government from implementing Executive Order 14160 . EO 14160 seeks to restrict birthright citizenship to only those born to at least one U
Puerto Rico
TakeawaysIn the wrongful discharge case of Méndez Ruiz v. Techno Plastics Industries, Inc., the Court found an employee’s exhaustion of the 12-month Workers’ Compensation leave is not automatic grounds for a just cause termination.Puerto Rico does not recognize employment-at-will.Just cause analysis
HR - Privacy & Surveillance
Remote work has given employers and employees pathbreaking flexibility, but it has also raised a host of data and employee privacy concerns.
Immigration - Visas
The U.S. Department of State has announced resumption of student and exchange visitor visa processing, along with expanded digital vetting procedures. The
Affirmative Action - OFCCP
In conjunction with the recent proposed rule changes to the Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’
Affirmative Action - OFCCP
OFCCP has published proposed modifications to the VEVRAA and Section 503 regulations which govern federal contractor affirmative action obligations for
Multinational Employers
Jackson Lewis is a founding member of L&E Global, a worldwide alliance of independent law firms providing advice and counsel on employment law matters. We are pleased to present you with recent international employment law updates for July 2025 compiled by L&E Global.
Federal Gov't - DOL
TakeawaysThe WHD will no longer seek liquidated damages when trying to settle wage violations through administrative proceedings.The policy change took effect 06.27.25 and does not apply prospectively to prior written agreements with the WHD.The DOL said it may continue to pursue liquidated damages
HR - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Evolving technology is changing the face of workplace law at a pace previously not contemplated, including in the area of leaves and accommodation.
Minnesota - Wage & Hour
The state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Law survived the legislative session with minimal change and the Department of Employment and Economic Development published its final rules on 06.16.25.
HR - General
TakeawaysHiring former federal workers provides strong benefits, as well as presents challenges, to the private sector.Contractors must navigate strict ethical and legal boundaries when hiring former government employees.Implementing robust compliance programs, screening for conflicts of interest, a
North Dakota
Earlier this year, North Dakota’s Governor signed HB 1127, which introduces new compliance obligations for financial corporations operating in North
California - Fair Employment And Housing Act
Last year, California expanded victims’ leave provisions with Assembly Bill (AB) 2499. AB 2499 required the California Civil Rights Department (CRD),