Conditional Certification of an FLSA Collective Action Is Not a Foregone Conclusion in the Fifth Circuit
The Western District of Texas recently denied a plaintiff’s motion to authorize notice to
Continue Reading Conditional Certification of an FLSA Collective Action Is Not a Foregone Conclusion in the Fifth Circuit
Artificial intelligence is no longer a theoretical disruption—it is actively reshaping how work gets done. Across industries, AI and automation are eliminating entire categories of jobs, from data entry and
Continue Reading The AI Workforce Shift Is Here: What In-House Counsel and HR Leaders Need to Know About Lawful Reductions in ForceIn January 2026, employer layoff plans hit their highest January total since the tail end of the 2008 global financial crisis, according to the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and
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On February 17, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a federal lawsuit in continued pursuit of its new priorities to challenge DEI-related discrimination in the workplace. In
Continue Reading EEOC Challenges Women-Only Corporate Event as DEI-Motivated Discrimination
Set your workplace on a path to success in the coming year with our Labor & Employment attorneys as your guides. You’ll learn how to maneuver through a challenging and
Continue Reading WEBINAR EVENT: Navigating Key Labor and Employment Shifts in 2026Massachusetts is one of the most employee-friendly states in the nation when it comes to wage-and-hour laws. While the federal minimum wage is only $7.25 per hour, Massachusetts currently requires
Continue Reading Knowledge [Literally] Pays: Important Considerations for Massachusetts Employers
Washington is considering changes to its Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA) which may impact employer obligations. For more, follow the link below:
Washington State May Ease Pay Transparency Rules
Continue Reading Washington State May Ease Pay Transparency RulesTerminations and layoffs are often the subject of employee class action lawsuits, whether they are brought under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining
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In a flurry of Executive Orders, the new Trump Administration is signaling how it views employment policies, procedures, and programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and gender ideology.
Continue Reading Trump Administration Signals How Employment Policies on DEI and Gender May be Scrutinized
On January 10, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida approved a nearly $1.5 million settlement agreement in a case brought by the U.S. Equal Employment
Continue Reading Furniture Retailer Settles for $1.5 Million with EEOC Over Allegations of Categorically Failing to Hire Women and Segregating its Workforce by SexDo you have questions about California’s Private Attorneys’ General Act (PAGA)?
Our Los Angeles partner, Steven P. Gallagher, is so knowledgeable that LexisNexis recently tapped him to write a Practical
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) continues its focus on challenging employment leave policies as discriminatory under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The “Voluntary Resignation” Policy
On September
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