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EEOC Rescinds Criminal Background Check Guidance

By Stephen R. Woods, Gustavo A. Surez, Publisher & Hera S. Arsen Ph.D.

October 30, 2026

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The EEOC voted to rescind its 2012 enforcement guidance related to using arrest and conviction records in employment decisions.
The Commission stated that the agency voted 2-to-1 in favor of rescinding on October 28, 2026, and that the

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Closing the Records Gap: New Executive Order Targets Delays Between the Military and the VA

By James A. Patton Jr. & Kimberly S. Davis

October 29, 2026

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President Trump signed Executive Order 14426, “Accelerating Access to Veterans’ Benefits and Employment Opportunities,” on September 8, 2026, to address the transfer of records between DOW and the VA.
The executive order sets a series of deadlines for

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Eleventh Circuit Reaffirms Holistic Review of Discrimination Claims at Summary Judgment

By Natalie N. Turner & Ellen J. Messer

October 29, 2026

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In Hall v. Coal Bed Services, Inc., the Eleventh Circuit reversed a district court’s ruling that discharged laborers had failed to present sufficient evidence to allow their claims of race discrimination and retaliation to proceed to a jury

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Oregon OSHA’s New Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention Rules Take Effect January 1, 2027

By Kenneth M. Rock & Jacqueline M. Duvall

October 28, 2026

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Oregon OSHA has finalized a workplace violence prevention rule that expressly covers home health agencies and home hospice programs in addition to hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.
The rule defines “workplace violence” to include threats, harassment, and intimidating

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New Jersey Proposes Elimination of 60 Percent Spread on Posted Pay Ranges

By Cameron W. Ellis & Jennifer L. Pacicco

October 27, 2026

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The NJDOL proposes capping the difference between a posted range’s maximum and minimum at 60 percent of the minimum.
The 60 percent cap was the most striking feature of the September 2025 proposed regulations. No other jurisdiction currently

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Per Category, Not Per Paycheck: Oregon Court of Appeals Limits Wage-Deduction Damages for Employers

By Meg Barankin

October 27, 2026

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In Winn v. Blakeslee Vineyard Estate, Inc., 352 Or App 803 (2026), the Oregon Court of Appeals resolved a previously unsettled question under ORS 652.615 in the employer’s favor.
The court affirmed the dismissal of the plaintiff’s

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Evolving Legal Protections and Benefits for Employees Experiencing Menopause

By Lucas J. Asper & Leslie E. Wallis

October 27, 2026

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A growing number of states and localities are passing laws to prohibit workplace discrimination based on menopause or perimenopause.
Menopause symptoms may be covered under the ADA, depending on the woman’s limitations and essential job functions.
Employers often

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Employers to Comply With New Paid Parental Leave Law in Allegheny County, PA in 2027

By Sheri L. Giger & Danna S. Michel-Tyler

October 27, 2026

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On October 22, 2026, Sara Innamorato, the county executive of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, which includes Pittsburgh, signed into law a paid parental leave requirement for private-sector employers.
The new local law provides twelve weeks of paid parental leave

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New York City’s Amended Rules for Background Checks Law Take Effect October 30, 2026

By Simone R.D. Francis & Zachary V. Zagger

October 26, 2026

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New York City recently adopted final amended rules implementing the Fair Chance Act, which limits employers’ criminal history inquiries and consideration of criminal histories in taking adverse actions against applicants or employees being considered for promotion or transfer.

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DOL Cleans Up Its Arsenal of Guidance to Align With Current Dual Jobs Regulation

By Victoria L. Vish

October 26, 2026

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The U.S. Department of Labor recently updated its tipped-employee guidance to reflect the Fifth Circuit’s 2024 decision in Restaurant Law Center and the reinstatement of the original dual jobs regulation.
The FAB withdraws outdated materials and clarifies how

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