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Just When You Thought COVID is Over: A $12.69 Million Verdict
The battle over COVID-19 vaccine mandates is far from over. A Michigan federal jury recently awarded $12.69 million in damages to Lisa Domski, a former Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBS) employee, who claimed…
Through the Looking-glass: Massachusetts Adds a New Tint to Pay Transparency Laws
The wave of state laws requiring employers to transparently disclose salaries, hourly rates, and benefits for the world to see—a policy aimed at putting more information (read, power) in the hands of workers—now…
How Recent Changes to Administrative Law May Alter Labor and Employment Law as We Know It
Few legal developments sound more sleep-inducing than “changes to federal rulemaking authority.” But don’t mistake dullness for a lack of impact: a pair of Supreme Court decisions just issued will arguably have the…
Illinois Equal Pay Act Compliance Deadline
If your company qualifies for the EPRC requirement, but has not yet applied for an EPRC, you should act now to meet compliance requirements. In the summer of 2021, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law…
EEOC Releases Annual Performance Report for Fiscal Year 2023
It comes as no surprise that the EEOC’s enforcement activity, charge activity, and settlements have all increased under a Democratic administration. The EEOC’s recent Annual Performance Report paints that picture in…