May 9, 2022 Update On April 28, 2022, the New York City Council passed amendments to the law discussed below. If Mayor Eric Adams signs the amendments, the […]
Cal/OSHA’s Proposed “Walkaround Rule” Welcomes Unions into Private California Workplaces: Key Takeaways for California Employers
Seyfarth Synopsis: The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“Cal/OSHA”) has issued a proposed regulation (Section 331.8. Representatives during the Inspection) that allows employees to designate a […]
California’s Pay Data Deadline Is Around the Corner: Here’s What Employers Need To Know | Perkins Coie
With pay data reports due to the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) on May 13, 2026, California employers must ensure they are prepared to meet their reporting obligations. […]
EEOC Hits “Rewind”: What the Rescission of Harassment Guidance Means for Employers | FordHarrison
The EEOC recently rescinded its 2024 workplace harassment guidance, removing a key resource many employers relied on for interpreting federal anti-discrimination laws. While the underlying legal obligations have […]
DHS Ends TPS Yemen: Another Termination for Employers to Track
By: Dawn M. Lurie, Selene Malench*, and Alexander Madrak On March 3, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice in the Federal Register confirming the […]
Understanding South Korea’s New AI Law: Key Considerations for Multinational Employers | Littler
At a Glance South Korea’s new artificial intelligence law introduces governance, transparency, and risk-management obligations that may affect “AI business operators,” including employers that develop, provide, or deploy […]
Getting Ready for Gameday: California’s Labor Commissioner vs. Employers
Seyfarth Synopsis: As the world turns its eyes to California this weekend for Super Bowl LX, employers doing business in California may not only think of warm weather and […]
New Jersey Employers Take Note: Recent Legislative Amendments Expand Employee Leave Protections | FordHarrison
During the last days of his administration, former Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation amending multiple New Jersey leave laws and extending job-protected leave to thousands more workers. The […]
Marijuana Rescheduling: Should Employers Update Their Drug Testing Policies and Practices?
By: Adam R. Young, Jennifer L. Mora, and Frederick T. Smith Seyfarth Synopsis: President Trump’s December 2025 Executive Order signals a possible shift in federal marijuana policy, but […]
EEOC Opens EEO-1 Data Collection and Cautions Employers There Is No “Diversity Exception” to Title VII
Updated August 6, 2025. On August 1, 2025, DOJ’s Civil Rights Division announced it had terminated a 1981 court-ordered consent degree in Luevano v. Ezell. The press release […]