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New York - General
On February 14, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law amendments to the New York Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act ( A2432 / S808 ).
HR - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
While the Trump administration appeals a recent federal court ruling that blocked enforcement of key parts of two executive orders (EO) to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives, the administration faces additional legal challenges alleging the DEI executive orders
OSHA - General
“The Times They Are a-Changin’” isn’t just a Bob Dylan song title—it is also a fairly accurate description of what has been happening in the arena of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) since early 2023.
Benefits - ERISA
On March 5, 2019, Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued his opinion in Wit v. United Behavioral Health , in which he attempted to significantly change how Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)–governed health plans were a
Minnesota - General
Joining a number of courts across the country that have ruled similarly, the District Court for District of Minnesota held recently that the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA) prohibition against discrimination in “places of public accommodation” applies to websites. In Frost v. Lion Brand Yarn
Illinois - General
In 2021, Illinois amended the Equal Pay Act of 2003 by adding a requirement that covered employers submit demographic and wage data to the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL). This requirement applied to private employers with one hundred or more Illinois employees that were also required to file EE
OSHA - General
This is a continuation of the eleventh installment in a series of articles intended to provide the reader with a very high-level overview of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970 and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and how both influence workplaces in the Unit
California - General
The California Privacy Protection Agency board voted on November 8, 2024, to advance a proposed rulemaking package for, among other things, a proposed regulation to clarify the application of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to insurance companies.
Alabama
On February 21, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that an Alabama rule requiring claimants to first exhaust the state administrative appeals process before bringing due process claims over delays in their appeals of unemployment compensation claims unlawfully immunizes state officia
Virginia
Virginia has taken a step closer to becoming the second state (after Colorado ) to enact comprehensive legislation addressing discrimination stemming from the use of artificial intelligence (AI), with the states taking different approaches to this emerging regulatory challenge. On February 12, 2025,
Sex Discrimination - Pregnancy
Seventeen Republican-led states can continue their lawsuit challenging parts of the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently ruled the states have standing to sue and remanded the case back to the lower court.
Immigration - Visas
On February 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State updated visa interview waiver (“drop box”) eligibility criteria for individuals renewing their visa stamps, resulting in sudden drop box appointment cancellations and administrative processing for some who had already submitted documents. The update
Alabama
On February 13, 2025, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed into law Senate Bill 79 / Act 2025-3 , declaring that there are only two sexes, male and female. Originally introduced on February 4, 2025, the legislation amends Alabama Code § 1-1-1, which defines certain words used throughout the Alabama Code
HR - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
A federal judge in Maryland has preliminarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing key provisions of the recent executive orders (EO) to eliminate “illegal” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives from the federal government and federal contractors, finding the pro
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.
Michigan
Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), scheduled to take effect on February 21, 2025, was amended on February 20, 2025, to provide additional clarity and administrative ease. Yesterday, both chambers of the legislature reached an agreement on an amendment to the ESTA, introducing several changes, a
Florida - General
On February 13, 2025, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 2-C and Senate Bill (SB) 4-C , immigration-related legislation that addresses a variety of matters, including in-state tuition benefits, new criminal penalties, and law enforcement structure and funding.
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has recently relaxed its requirements for remote work, implementing significant changes. The first set of changes occurred in 2022 with the enactment of Law 52-2022. In January 2024, further reforms were enacted with the signing of Law 27-2024 by then-governor Pedro Pierluisi.
HR - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
The attorneys general of sixteen states recently released guidance explaining how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the private sector can remain viable and legal. This guidance came shortly after President Donald Trump issued two executive orders targeting “unlawful DEI” programs i
ADA - Mental Disabilities
Only weeks after the principal effective date for the final 2024 federal mental health parity rules for employer-sponsored health benefit plans, those rules—and specifically some key features that are frustrating employers—are being challenged as examples of regulatory overreach.