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Federal Gov't - General
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.
Virginia
On March 7, 2025, Virginia’s General Assembly passed House Bill (HB) 1919 , requiring by January 1, 2027, any Virginia employer of one hundred or more employees to develop, implement, and maintain a workplace violence policy. The bill is currently awaiting Governor Glenn Youngkin’s signature.
National Origin Discrimination
The Trump administration’s focus on combating illegal immigration is now impacting the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) and potentially the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) focus on enforcing antidiscrimination laws. There is the potential that these two separate federal agenc
OSHA - Mining
Mine operators and their personnel want to be—and should be—treated fairly and professionally by Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) enforcement personnel. Most MSHA inspectors do act professionally in carrying out their duties on mine sites, but there are exceptions.
New York - General
If two bills recently introduced in the New York State Legislature become law, employers across the state could face new restrictions on including certain common provisions in their employment-related agreements.
California - General
A California court of appeal recently upheld a trial court’s ruling that rejected a sanitation company’s effort to compel arbitration of individual claims under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), where the plaintiff disclaimed all individual relief.
Labor Law - NLRB
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Member Gwynne Wilcox, removed by President Donald Trump during his first days in office, has been reinstated by a federal judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The judge ruled that the president does not have the authority to remove a
Nevada - General
On February 3, 2025, the Nevada state legislature kicked off its latest legislative session, and state lawmakers are poised to consider several bills that could impact employers and employees, from last day pay provisions to paid leave and work restrictions for minors. Here is a recap from the first
Immigration - General
On February 25, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a registration and fingerprinting requirement for noncitizens present in the United States.
Benefits - Retirees
In a significant ruling on February 5, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit addressed the enforceability of an arbitration provision in an expired collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in the case of Xerox Corporation v. Local 14A, Rochester Regional Joint Board, Xerographic Divisi
New York - NY WARN
The media companies Paramount Global and CBS Interactive, Inc., are facing a class-action lawsuit in federal court over recent layoffs, which allegedly occurred without the proper warning. The outcome of the case may shed light on when remote workers who live out of state can have standing to sue un
Michigan
On February 21, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 8 , amending the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (IWOWA)—Michigan’s minimum wage law—which was set to be reinstated effective the same day. The amendments became effective upon signing. Governor Whitmer also signed House Bill
Iowa
On February 28, 2025, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed legislation making the state the first to remove antidiscrimination protections for gender identity from its civil rights code.
Maryland
On March 3, 2025, a federal judge in Maryland refused to halt a preliminary injunction blocking key parts of two of President Donald Trump’s executive orders (EO) seeking to eliminate “illegal” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives in the federal government and in federal c
Restrictive Covenants
On February 26, 2025, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson directed the agency to form a new “Joint Labor Task Force” that will focus on enforcing federal antitrust laws to protect competition in labor markets and consumer protection, including targeting unreasonable noncompete
Federal Gov't - General
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.
Alabama
Certain states have considered enacting legislation facilitating the creation of portable benefit accounts for independent contractors, including gig economy workers. These accounts attach to the individual worker rather than a specific employer, allowing them to pay for various expenses such as hea
Title VII - General
The Supreme Court of the United States recently heard oral arguments in a case to determine whether employees who are part of a majority group must meet a higher standard to prove discrimination.
Florida - General
A Florida state court recently held that an employer violated the Florida Civil Rights Act by failing to accommodate an employee’s off-duty, off-site medical marijuana use to treat his disabilities. The court granted summary judgment in favor of the former employee, whom the employer had placed on u
Florida - General
A Florida state court recently held that an employer violated the Florida Civil Rights Act by failing to accommodate an employee’s off-duty, off-site medical marijuana use to treat his disabilities. The court granted summary judgment in favor of the former employee, whom the employer had placed on u