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On June 5, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion authored by Justice Jackson in Ames v. Ohio Dep’t of Youth Services, ruling that the “background circumstances” test—which applies a heighted evidentiary standard to majority group plaintiffs seeking to state a prima facie claim for disparate…
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Remember when the workday ended at 5:00 pm? In today’s always-on world, the “infinite workday” has quietly taken over—creeping into dinners, weekends, and even that quaint concept known as a “vacation.” With smartphones in every pocket and teams spread across…
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Trump Administration Proposes Closing OFCCP
The Trump Administration has announced plans to “eliminate” the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”), the agency currently responsible for enforcing affirmative action and anti-discrimination protections for veterans and workers with disabilities among federal contractors. …
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While the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) does not have a quorum, a pair of June 13, 2025 decisions by federal courts of appeal highlight key labor law issues under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”…
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Washington Federal Court Refuses to Dismiss SOX Whistleblower Claim Despite Plaintiff Working Abroad
On March 25, 2025, in Smith v. Coupang,[1] the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington denied Coupang, Inc.’s motion to dismiss its former employee’s SOX and state law whistleblower claims despite the plaintiff working in South…
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Tax Reform): Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Breakdown
On May 22, 2025, the House of Representatives passed legislation titled “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (the “House Bill”) (available here), which includes several tax reform provisions. The House Bill is now being considered by the Senate. If passed…
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