Columbus, Ohio is the latest city to enact a law requiring “pay transparency.” Starting January 1, 2027, employers in Columbus must disclose salary ranges in their job postings. This requirement was recently added to the law enacted by the City of Columbus in 2024,...
Preliminary Considerations Before recommending termination, managers should determine whether lesser corrective measures are appropriate. Depending on your workforce, it may make sense to implement a progressive discipline policy. A progressive discipline policy may...
The 9th Circuit’s decision in Caldrone v. Circle K Stores Inc. demonstrates why it is risky for employers not to post a job opening, even if there is an internal employee who would be perfect for the job. Factual Background: Three plaintiffs, who were employed by...
Overview The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), enacted July 4, 2025, introduces a highly publicized provision exempting certain tips from federal income tax. Framed as relief for service-industry workers, the measure in practice functions as a deduction for “qualified...
Update – October 27,2025 – As of October 27, 2025, the Cleveland Salary Transparency Act is now in effect. Cleveland Employers should ensure they are in compliance by including clear salary ranges or scales in their job postings, removing salary history inquiries from...
With October upon us, many employers may soon be hosting fun seasonal outings, offsite mixers, costume contests or festive dress days. But just as every haunted house has a monster behind the next corner, these events can harbor unexpected legal risks, particularly...
When an employee requests extended medical leave, employers often wonder how long they must wait before it is no longer “reasonable.” The Fourth Circuit recently addressed this in Coffman v. Nexstar Media, offering clarity on the limits of leave as a reasonable...
In a recent decision that reinforces the importance of consistent policy enforcement, the Sixth Circuit upheld the dismissal of an age discrimination lawsuit filed by a nurse terminated from the Cincinnati VA Medical Center (the “VA Hospital”), against the Secretary...
On the heels of President Trumps Executive Orders signaling the administration’s intent to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal and private sector, the EEOC has issued two technical bulletins intended to educate the public as to the...
As 2025 begins under President Donald Trump’s administration, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is experiencing significant changes. President Trump has issued executive orders addressing policies related to gender identity and diversity, equity, and...