The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and White House have an overarching message for workplaces: Artificial intelligence is here to stay — and it’s not a matter of if…
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many employers received more religious accommodation requests than ever before, with employees citing religious beliefs in support of requests to be…
Still Striking After All These Years: What the Sixth Circuit’s Back-to-Back Rieth-Riley Decisions Mean for Employers
There must be “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.” And yet, some disputes have a way of sticking around. The labor conflict between Rieth-Riley Construction Company and Local…
Lights, Camera… Liability: A Practical Playbook for Employers from the Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni Opinion
When workplace disputes move from behind the scenes to the front page, the script doesn’t change as much as one might expect. Last week, the Southern District of New York…
A recent decision from a Georgia federal court offers hope that hiring employers may be able to provide financial assistance — even going as far as indemnifying their new hire…
Tips for Drafting Noncompetes: Lessons from a Texas Business Court Decision
Knowing that there’s no rule against noncompetes, employers are back to drafting agreements with an eye to enforceability according to state law. While it is always important to know…
As a reminder, the Age Discrimination and Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits employers from retaliating against applicants or employees who oppose age discrimination, file a charge of discrimination under the statute…
The Delta-8 Dilemma: What Mississippi Employers (and Maybe Those in Other States) Need to Know About Drug Testing Policies and THC Products
Walk into many convenience stores across the country, and you’ll likely see gummies, vapes, and tinctures labeled “Delta-8.” These THC-infused products are quickly becoming more and more accessible, and this…
As the Department of Labor’s (DOL) composition ebbs and flows from administration to administration, so does the guidance employers receive on one of the most challenging questions in workforce management:…
Access Denied: The EEOC Closes the Door to Federal Transgender Employees’ Access to Bathrooms Corresponding to Gender Identity
According to a February 27, 2026, 2-1 decision by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in Selina S. v. Dep’t of the Army, the EEOC determined that it…






