While many employers are familiar with the basic concept of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), which protects the jobs of employees who serve in the military, the nuances of the law often lead to unintentional non-compliance. Beyond job protection, employers frequently struggle with the complexities of pay during leave, benefit accruals and continuation, and […]
As part of the FY 2026 budget, New York State has paid off nearly $7 billion in federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund debt, paving the way for significant UI benefit increases and long-term cost savings for employers. Beginning October 2025, the state’s maximum weekly UI benefit will increase from $504 to $869, the first such increase in over […]
Effective September 26, 2025, Oregon’s HB 3187 amends the state’s age discrimination law to prohibit employers, prospective employers, and employment agencies from requesting or requiring information related to an applicant’s age prior to an initial interview or, if no interview is conducted, prior to making a conditional offer of employment. Specifically, the amendment restricts inquiries about an applicant’s […]
In a key development for workplace accommodations law, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled that the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) was constitutionally enacted and may be enforced against the State of Texas. This decision overturns a previous ruling by a federal district court and affirms the federal government’s authority to ensure […]
