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Texas Court Vacates DOL’s Salary Threshold Rule November 18, 2024

New Wave of ERISA Lawsuits Attack Self-Funded Health Care and Wellness Plans on Tobacco Surcharges October 11, 2024

Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of FTC's Non-Compete Rule Nationwide August 22, 2024

DOL Rule Blocked as to One Employer, the State of Texas, Foreshadowing More Legal Challenges July 23, 2024

PAGA Reform Brings Relief for California Employers July 3, 2024

Employer Update on California PAGA Reform June 24, 2024

Impending Implementation of DOL Final Rule Draws Legal Challenges June 18, 2024

Important Update: Compliance Requirements for New California Workplace Violence Prevention Law Effective July 1, 2024 June 3, 2024

BIPA Update: Illinois Senate’s BIPA Amendment Passes the House May 20, 2024

EEOC Issues Enforcement Guidance on Harassment for the First Time in Years May 2, 2024

DOL’s New Rule Increases Salary Threshold for FLSA Overtime Exemption Eligibility April 24, 2024

RED ALERT: FTC issues a new nationwide rule invalidating the use of employee noncompete agreements by most private employers! April 23, 2024

California Employers, Are You Ready to Provide a Non-Compete Notice to Current and Former Employees by February 14? February 7, 2024

New in New York City in 2024: Workers' Bill of Rights Notice and Posting Requirement January 1, 2024

Upcoming New York Wage and Hour Changes December 19, 2023

New York Employment Law Update: NDAs Involving Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation December 13, 2023

The Clock Is Ticking for Employers to Use the New Version of Form I-9 Beginning on November 1, 2023 October 25, 2023

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Expands Title VII Coverage in a Reversal of Longstanding Precedent August 27, 2023

Silbergeld, Elalami Cover What You Need to Know About Biometric Data Violations for Daily Journal June 14, 2023

Pay transparency may be coming to Illinois job postings sooner than we thought March 24, 2023

New NLRB ruling changes what terms private sector employers can include in many severance agreements February 23, 2023

Ninth Circuit strikes down California’s ban on mandatory arbitration agreements February 17, 2023

Illinois Supreme Court holds that a five-year statute of limitations will apply to all BIPA Claims February 10, 2023

The proposed FTC rule to ban non-compete clauses: What California employers need to know January 31, 2023

New year, new laws: A potpourri of new employment laws that went into effect in 2023 January 30, 2023

Employers beware! FTC proposes sweeping rule banning nearly all employee (and independent contractor) non-compete agreements January 18, 2023

Illinois appeals court holds that BIPA Section 15(a) requires retention-and-destruction policies upon possession of any biometric data December 15, 2022

Missouri’s new marijuana law: What employers need to know November 9, 2022

EEOC releases new “Know Your Rights” job discrimination poster October 26, 2022

Employers: Get ready for new California HR laws in 2023 and beyond – 10 things to look out for October 18, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court sides with employers over arbitration of PAGA claims June 17, 2022

California raises minimum wage for all employers May 27, 2022

USCIS updates guidance on employment authorization for certain E and L nonimmigrant spouses March 23, 2022

Illinois Appellate Panel Upholds Employer Defense Against Employee BIPA Claims: Union Employee BIPA Claims Preempted by Federal Labor Law March 15, 2022

Sixth Circuit dissolves stay of OSHA vax or test mandate for large employers paving way for enforcement December 17, 2021

Employers: Are you ready for new California HR laws in 2022? October 19, 2021

IRS provides new guidance on the COBRA premium subsidy under the American Rescue Plan Act June 10, 2021

EEOC issues new guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace May 31, 2021

Missouri legislature passes new protections for businesses from COVID-19 suits May 17, 2021

Illinois adds additional restrictions on use of background checks and new EEO requirements April 6, 2021

COVID-19 and employee mental health: What employers can do March 31, 2021

What employers need to know about the COBRA premium subsidy provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act March 19, 2021

New DOL guidance on missing participants: What employers should know March 11, 2021

What employers need to know about mandatory COVID-19 vaccines and exceptions February 4, 2021

What employers should know about lifetime income disclosure requirements for defined contribution plans November 2, 2020

COVID-19 and older employees: What employers should know and how they can lessen the impact October 27, 2020

What employers should know about DOL’s final fiduciary rule and proposed prohibited transaction exemption for fiduciaries September 2, 2020

Lawyering in color: The ethics of diversity and inclusion August 14, 2020

Can employers be liable for COVID-19 cases? July 30, 2020

What employers should know about the DOL final rule for electronic disclosure by retirement plans under ERISA July 29, 2020

How employers are changing employee benefits to address the COVID-19 pandemic July 1, 2020

How will the landmark Title VII decision in Bostock affect employer liability standards for LGBTQ+ employees? June 16, 2020

Coming July 1: What Chicago employers need to know about the new paid sick leave, minimum wage and fair workweek rules June 12, 2020

New relief for cafeteria plans and flexible spending accounts due to COVID-19 May 21, 2020

Five things you should know about the DOL’s new Coronavirus paid leave rules April 6, 2020

Employee benefit changes under the CARES Act: What employers need to know April 2, 2020

City of Los Angeles enacts new sick pay ordinance April 1, 2020

Retirement plan considerations during COVID-19 March 27, 2020

The COVID-19 Crisis: Questions and answers for employee welfare benefit plans March 26, 2020

What employers need to know about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act March 26, 2020

SECURE Act: What employers need to know for retirement plans March 24, 2020

How the St. Louis City and County Orders may affect your business March 23, 2020

Business tips during the Coronavirus outbreak March 19, 2020

Coronavirus legislation may impact your paid leave and FMLA obligations March 18, 2020

Proposed Section 162(m) regulations: Key provisions employers should know March 12, 2020

Proposed price transparency rules for health care plans: What employers need to know about required disclosures March 5, 2020

Employers: March 2 is the deadline to file 2019 injury and illness summaries January 10, 2020

NLRB overturns trio of Obama-era board decisions December 23, 2019

23 tips for drafting employment arbitration agreements December 18, 2019

Seven things employers should know about Medicare for All November 4, 2019

Employers: Are you ready for new California HR laws in 2020? October 30, 2019

An overview of the Illinois Salary History Ban for employers October 1, 2019

What employers need to know about the DOL’s final rule on overtime exemptions September 25, 2019

What you need to know about the City of Chicago Fair Workweek ordinance August 16, 2019

Illinois’s newly enacted ‘Workplace Transparency Act’ responds to the #MeToo movement August 14, 2019

A government contractors’ checklist for building a FAR combating-trafficking compliance plan August 5, 2019

Adopting a naloxone in the workplace program: What employers need to know July 3, 2019

Seven things employers should know about EBSA investigations May 2, 2019

New ruling requires employers to submit pay data to the EEOC by September 30, 2019 April 30, 2019

What do the Labor Department proposed overtime changes mean to me? March 14, 2019

How employers can use employee benefits to address climate change February 6, 2019

What’s new with the Illinois Wage Payment Act and four other HR law changes for 2019 January 8, 2019

A top hat plan checklist for employers November 7, 2018

California says #MeToo: What employers need to know October 5, 2018

5 takeaways from the employee ERISA win in McMillan August 15, 2018

In California, when is a ‘worker’ considered an ‘employee’? July 20, 2018

Is it time to address benefits for alternative work arrangements? July 6, 2018

3 compliance obligations you may not know you have December 20, 2017

Criminal antitrust prosecutions still loom for employers with ‘no-poaching,’ ‘wage-fixing’ agreements December 18, 2017

Beware the tail of the dog: 5 tips in dealing with employee benefits in mergers and acquisitions November 29, 2017

Benefit issues impacting older workers October 16, 2017

An ERISA claim check: 9 tips for effective and compliant claims procedures September 13, 2017

Someone to watch over me and my 401(k) August 15, 2017

Four hot mid-year topics in California employment law July 26, 2017

Shoring up the PBGC’s Insurance Program for Multiemployer Plans July 24, 2017

Missouri enacts new employment law favoring employers July 7, 2017

Supreme Court clarifies definition of ‘church plan’ under ERISA June 6, 2017

DOL revises guidance regarding exercise of shareholder rights by ERISA fiduciaries June 2, 2017

A victory for attorney-client confidentiality: DOL takes formal steps to rescind controversial persuader regulation May 24, 2017

Halo looms over new decision that adds to ERISA risks for claims administrators April 3, 2017

March 1 is just around the corner – Have you installed transgender restroom signs? February 1, 2017

Missouri to join Right to Work ranks: Is the fight over or just warming up? January 25, 2017

EEOC issues guidance on new wellness notice mandated for 2017 January 10, 2017

Are HR employees ‘investment advisors’ under the DOL’s fiduciary rule? November 22, 2016

Did you consider the COBRA implications of your severance arrangement? November 2, 2016

California expands pay equity, limits pay stub requirements October 10, 2016

New Illinois law prohibits non-competition agreements with low-wage employees September 13, 2016

Technology companies: Are your employment policies due for a reboot? August 9, 2016

IRS issues new rules for 'closed' defined benefit plans July 28, 2016

Section 409A: Top 10 rules for compliant non-qualified deferred compensation July 28, 2016

U.S. Department of Labor issues final rule updating overtime regulations May 19, 2016

New OSHA reporting and anti-retaliation rules May 18, 2016

What you need to know about federal trade secret protection May 3, 2016

California ups the ante on minimum wages April 6, 2016

Post that policy: California FEHA amended regs take effect April 1, 2016 March 22, 2016

Get the basics on two federal bills affecting employee benefits March 1, 2016

EEOC wants employer payroll data to discover pay discrimination February 2, 2016

California employers: Are you ready for 2016? December 23, 2015

California auto dealers: Re-check your pay plans and wage statements before January 1, 2016 November 17, 2015

Trick or Treat for California employers October 27, 2015

EEOC Decision: Title VII protects employees' sexual orientation July 22, 2015

California "cures" its new paid sick leave law July 15, 2015

DOL claims most workers classified as independent contractors are "employees" covered by the FLSA July 15, 2015

DOL proposed rules limit overtime exemptions June 30, 2015

OSHA issues guidelines for restroom use by transgender employees June 17, 2015

Department of Labor issues updated FMLA forms June 10, 2015

Two key legislative developments impact wellness plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans June 5, 2015

Are you ready for California’s new paid sick leave law? March 19, 2015

The battle over 4062(e) 'facility closure' liability January 26, 2015

NLRB wishes employers a not-so-happy new year - Issues new election rules and overrules register guard January 9, 2015

Time crunch: OSHA shortens reporting deadlines for workplace injuries September 24, 2014

What does the Noel Canning decision mean for you? June 30, 2014

Employers beware: Missouri Supreme Court heightens the risk of dismissing employees who filed workers compensation claims May 5, 2014

New databases offer first step for disability and veteran hiring regulations April 1, 2014

Illinois employers should aim for gun policy review February 19, 2014

Fifth Circuit overturns NLRB decision on class and collective action waivers December 11, 2013

But it’s our locker room: What is acceptable behavior in the sports workplace? November 18, 2013

Federal contractors should prepare for new hiring burdens to take effect in early 2014 September 17, 2013

Missouri employers take note: don't wait to challenge the timeliness of a charge under the Missouri Human Rights Act September 10, 2013

U.S. Department of Labor updates FMLA guidance about who is a "spouse" following Supreme Court ruling August 23, 2013

Illinois employers face decision as appellate court limits offer of at-will employment as consideration for competition restrictions July 26, 2013

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down DOMA: What it means for plan sponsors July 8, 2013

NLRB posting requirement struck down by court; federal contractors still on the hook May 14, 2013

Department of Labor issues new regulation expanding FMLA rights February 20, 2013

TCLE

Employee v. Independent Contractor: A Distinction with a Difference September 18, 2024

Implications and Current State of the FTC Non-Compete Ban August 14, 2024

AI and Workplace Bias: What Employers Need to Know July 29, 2024

Employee Benefits Legal Updates April 23, 2024

Business Immigration: H-1B Visa Lottery Registration and Petition Process February 22, 2024

Farewell 2023; Hello 2024: Employment Law Updates December 14, 2023

Legal Updates on New Federal Laws Regarding Pregnant and/or Nursing Workers: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act October 31, 2023

The End of Non-Competes? A Federal and State Overview on Non-Compete Legislation September 21, 2023

Hot Topics in California Employment Law August 16, 2023

Changing State Laws: An Update for Employers on the C.R.O.W.N. Act and Marijuana Laws July 27, 2023

OSHA: Increased Penalties, Increased Enforcement, Areas of Emphasis June 13, 2023

Blurred lines: The Recent Rulings Changing the Game for Both Union and Non-Union Employers May 25, 2023

EEO Implications of Dobbs April 26, 2023

Layoffs: Union, Plant Closing and Discrimination Considerations March 23, 2023

It’s H-1B Cap Season Time February 22, 2023

New Year, New Laws: A look into the employment law landscape for 2023 January 18, 2023

Recent Updates in Illinois Law July 7, 2022

How to End a Business Relationship Without Litigating May 12, 2022

Breaking Developments in Employee Benefits Plans November 16, 2021

New OSHA Rules November 11, 2021

Recent Developments in Labor & Employment Law November 9, 2021

Remote Work Issues October 27, 2021

New Vaccine Mandates October 13, 2021

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines in Postsecondary Education August 5, 2021

Returning to Work During COVID-19: Employment and Privacy Law Considerations March 24, 2021

Labor, Employment and Employee Benefits Supreme Court Review November 5, 2020

Remote Work Issues & Implications October 29, 2020

Re-Opening Issues and Employer Liability Concerns In The Era Of COVID-19 October 15, 2020

FFCRA Update October 8, 2020

Getting Back to Work in a Pandemic Environment June 10, 2020

Navigating HR Issues during the COVID-19 Emergency April 16, 2020

Financial Risks Common in Employee Benefit Programs January 29, 2020

Hot Topics in Welfare Benefits September 20, 2016

Traffic Ahead: California Employment Law Update June 22, 2016

DOL Proposed Rules Limiting Overtime Exemptions July 8, 2015

Top 5 Employment Policies to Revamp this Year June 10, 2015

A New Horizon: What You Need to Know About California Employment Law April 16, 2015

Workplace Privacy June 4, 2014

Blog Posts

BIPA Update: Illinois Is One Step Closer to Amending How Damages Accrue under BIPA! April 12, 2024

Blog Browse: Get to know the new I-9 requirements August 30, 2023

Follow Up: Impact of Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Who is considered a “health care provider” or “emergency responder”? April 2, 2020

Blog Browse: Coronavirus legislation may impact your paid leave and FMLA obligations March 18, 2020

Recreational cannabis in the workplace: A guide for California employers February 16, 2018

Illinois takes the lead on employee privacy: What employers need to know September 22, 2017

The serious security vulnerabilities of mobile devices September 28, 2016

Tyson Foods decision leaves questions, and opportunities, for class action defendants March 31, 2016

New desk guide: How to project gainful employment rates December 16, 2014

How to project gainful employment rates – Part 4 December 4, 2014

News

Thompson Coburn Labor & Employment Practice Extends Hiring Streak with New Partner in Chicago October 16, 2024

Keith Rasher Shares Insights on PAGA Overhaul August 12, 2024

Keith Rasher Honored as 2024 Top Labor and Employment Lawyer August 8, 2024

Cliff Godiner Named to Employment POWER List July 11, 2024

Rich Reinis Discusses California Fast Food Council’s Kickoff July 10, 2024

Howard Lavin Covers NY Employment Law Updates for Crain’s June 4, 2024

John Viola Highlights New California Noncompete Agreements April 8, 2024

Thompson Coburn Bounds into 2024 with Lateral Additions, Continuing its National Growth January 9, 2024

City of Chicago Expands Paid Time Off for All Chicago Workers November 17, 2023

Industry Coverage: Howard Lavin Joins Thompson Coburn November 15, 2023

Thompson Coburn Bolsters New York Growth with Labor & Employment Partner Howard Lavin November 8, 2023

Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2022 Chambers USA June 3, 2022

Susan Lorenc gives ‘Employment Law Master Class’ on business consultant Dave Lorenzo's podcast March 14, 2022

Thompson Coburn is Texas proud after first year in Dallas March 4, 2021

Congratulations to our 2021 Best Lawyers ‘Lawyers of the Year’ and ‘Ones to Watch’ August 20, 2020

Hope Abramov and Laura Jordan named 2019 BTI Client Service All-Stars April 2, 2019

Sarah Wade, Felicia Williams honored as YWCA Leaders in the Workplace December 17, 2018

Thompson Coburn earns 11 national top-tier rankings in U.S. News 2019 ‘Best Law Firms’ survey November 8, 2018

Congratulations to our 14 ‘Lawyers of the Year’ for 2019 August 15, 2018

Tony Anderson among LGBTQ execs honored by the Washington Business Journal June 19, 2018

A decade of commitment: Thompson Coburn receives its 10th perfect score in Corporate Equality Index November 15, 2017

Thompson Coburn earns 12 national top-tier rankings in U.S. News ‘Best Law Firms’ survey November 6, 2017

Gain Executive Insights on immigration with Thompson Coburn, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce October 5, 2017

Congratulations to our 14 'Lawyers of the Year' for 2018 August 18, 2017

Laura Jordan named a 2017 BTI Client Service All-Star February 24, 2017

Thompson Coburn again named a ‘Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality’ in 2017 December 5, 2016

Thompson Coburn named among top 30 law firms for client service November 30, 2016

St. Louis Business Journal honors Thompson Coburn for outstanding wellness initiatives November 9, 2016

Thompson Coburn earns 11 national top-tier rankings in U.S. News ‘Best Law Firms’ survey November 1, 2016

23 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2016 Chambers USA May 27, 2016

25 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2015 Chambers USA July 20, 2015

Employment litigator John Viola joins Thompson Coburn in Los Angeles February 9, 2015

Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2015 January 5, 2015

27 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2014 Chambers USA May 27, 2014

Cliff Godiner, Chuck Poplstein named to ‘Most Powerful Employment Attorneys’ list June 24, 2013