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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: 2025 in Review

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: 2025 in Review

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In 2025, the EEOC significantly increased enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), filing multiple lawsuits against employers who denied reasonable accommodations, forced unpaid leave, or terminated pregnant workers. This review highlights key cases, lactation protections, postpartum recovery rights, and what Florida employees need to know about pregnancy discrimination under federal law.

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New Year Rings in Stronger USERRA Rights and Enforcement

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By Kathryn S. Piscitelli © Kathryn S. Piscitelli The New Year rang in enhancement of the civilian employment rights of veterans and servicemembers under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA”). On January 2, 2025, President Biden signed into law the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The

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Sass Law Firm Blog FTC Non-Compete Ban Challenged

Texas Judge Halts FTC Non-Compete Ban From Going into Effect

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In a landmark move, in April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) introduced its final rule banning almost all non-compete agreements, a decision that will dramatically reshape the American labor landscape. This nearly all-encompassing ban is a fundamental shift towards a more equitable labor market. The upcoming non-compete ban was originally scheduled to go into

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Sass Law Firm Blog New Overtime Regulations to Potentially Increase Workers Entitlement to Overtime

New Regulations to Potentially Increase the Number of Workers Eligible for Overtime!

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Significant changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will take effect on July 1, 2024, impacting millions of American workers and businesses across various industries. These changes primarily concern overtime exemptions and an increased salary threshold, marking a pivotal moment in labor law and workplace regulations. Overview of the FLSA Rule Changes The FLSA, enacted

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Labor Board Rules Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Provisions in Severance Agreement Unenforceable Sass Law Firm Blog

Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Provisions in Severance Agreements Unenforceable, Labor Board Rules

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If your employer presented you with a severance agreement or you previously signed a severance agreement that requires confidentiality and/or non-disparagement provisions, keep reading as these provisions by may be illegal and unenforceable. Often, when employers terminate employees—as part as a reduction in force or a position elimination—the employer may present the affected employees with

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Are College Athletes Employees of an Educational Institution Sass Law Firm Blog

Are College Athletes Employees of an Educational Institution and Do They Have Rights?

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In December 2022, the Los Angeles Regional Office of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) found collegiate football and basketball players at the University of Southern California (USC) to be employees, and as such, have protection under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).  Specifically, the NLRB pursued a charge against USC, the PAC-12, and the

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Sass Law Firm Blog NLRB Upholds Employee Rights

NLRB Uphold Employees’ Rights Prior to Interrogation By the Employer

Employee Rights and Benefits, Labor & Employment, Unfair Labor Practices / By

On December 15, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board held that employers who interrogate employees when defending an unfair labor practice complaint must first provide what are known as Johnnie’s Poultry warnings. This Miranda type warning must be given prior to any questioning and must:  “communicate to the employee the purpose of the questioning, assure

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Who is looking out for gig workers? The Federal Trade Commission throws its hat in the ring.

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  Gig workers earn income by providing on-demand work. Gig work is not limited to ride-hailing or food delivery and can include a variety of work in a variety of industries. Many companies classify gig workers as independent contractors, resulting in fewer protections for these workers as compared to traditional employees. For example, anti-discrimination and

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