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California's Civil Rights Council has released proposed regulations to modernize workplace protections for pregnant workers, addressing leave policies, reasonable accommodations, and temporary transfers. The proposal aims to align state law with the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act while expanding coverage for related medical conditions and providing greater flexibility for new parents.

Business ventures in the U.S. are reaching new heights. According to data published by The White House, entrepreneurs have filed over 20 million new business applications in the last four years.

Good news from the California Supreme Court has been sparse for businesses in the Golden State recently.

On July 15, the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) issued an administrator's interpretation regarding the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) with respect to the misclassification of workers as independent contractors.

Employers need to make sure they are paying exempt (salaried) employees enough under federal law, because the Department of Labor (DOL) released its final rule...

Beginning Jan. 1, 2016, the firearms laws in Texas are set to undergo a significant change. After that date, individuals will be eligible to apply for a license to openly carry firearms on their person.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its finalized enforcement guidance on workplace harassment on April 29.

Just after Apple was sued for using surveillance in technology, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance for employers regarding employee use of wearable technology.

Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld a Nebraska district court's decision that prevented an employer from asserting an undue hardship affirmative...

Under the FLSA, employees are currently "exempt" if (1) their job duties meet the statutory requirements for executive, administrative, professional or other categories and (2) they are paid at least $455 weekly.

As of July 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) instituted a significant change affecting the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) white-collar exemption.

On Dec. 5, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a split decision finding President Trump acted lawfully in firing two Democratic members of independent agencies...

llinois is one of only a few states that protects conviction records in its anti-discrimination statute. Specifically, the Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits employers from using a conviction record.

Illinois employers should monitor emerging legislation that could make menopause-related conditions an expressly protected characteristic under state law.

Illinois became the 20th state in the U.S. to legalize medical marijuana with Governor Pat Quinn’s signing of the legislation.

Minnesota will require pay ranges and benefits information in job postings effective Jan. 1, 2025

Given recent activity at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), employers in the crosshairs of the agency have taken up a new strategy when faced with complaints...