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This week, we're covering new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance on reporting tips and overtime, a widened circuit split on National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) authority, and a delayed Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee vote on an NLRB nominee.
No Fines for Incorrect Reporting of Tips and Overtime in 2025
New guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS states that penalties will not be assessed for employers who fail to meet the new reporting requirements for cash tips and overtime compensation in 2025.
Sixth Circuit Widens Circuit Split on NLRB Authority
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has joined the Third and Fifth Circuits in ruling that the NLRB's expanded "make whole" remedies are inconsistent with the National Labor Relations Act.
NLRB Nomination Stalls
A Senate HELP committee vote on NLRB nominee Scott Mayer, which was scheduled for November 19, was canceled. Confirmation of the nominee would restore the Board's quorum.
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The EEOC, now under the leadership of Chair Andrea Lucas and with a full quorum for the first time in years, is signaling shifts in enforcement priorities that could have significant implications for employers.
What Employers Should Know:
- New Leadership: Chair Lucas has emphasized a commitment to "upholding merit-based, colorblind equality" in workplace policies.
- Key Priorities: Among the EEOC's key priorities are protecting pregnant workers, addressing religious bias, and scrutinizing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs for potential reverse discrimination.
- Religious Focus: The EEOC is expected to issue new guidance on religious discrimination and accommodations.
In this episode of Employment Law This Week®, Epstein Becker Green attorney James D. Mackinson discusses the latest updates from the EEOC and what they mean for employers.
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This week, we examine what employers should anticipate as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)—which currently has only one active member, a Democrat, and four vacancies—moves closer to regaining a quorum and resuming full operations.
What Restoring a Quorum at the NLRB Could Mean for Employers
For the first time in more than 10 months, the NLRB may soon have three members, reestablishing a quorum and potentially impacting employers significantly.
What Employers Should Know:
- Nominees Pending: Two Republican nominees to the NLRB, as well as the NLRB's General Counsel nominee, are awaiting U.S. Senate confirmation.
- Backlog: Restoring a quorum would allow the NLRB to address its backlog of cases and resume issuing decisions.
- Majority Requirement: Historically, a three-vote majority has been needed to overturn major precedents, which the NLRB may lack until it includes at least three Republican members.
In this episode of Employment Law This Week®, Epstein Becker Green attorney Corey P. Argust discusses the implications as the NLRB moves toward full operations.
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This week, we're covering the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL's) launch of Project Firewall to enforce H-1B visa compliance and new guidance on stand-alone fertility benefits, as well as a federal court ruling voiding gender identity protections.
Project Firewall: An H-1B Enforcement Initiative
The DOL has introduced Project Firewall, an initiative to enforce compliance with H-1B visa regulations. The program aims to ensure employers follow federal guidelines while balancing U.S. workers' rights and businesses' needs for skilled foreign labor.
DOL Issues Guidance for Fertility Treatments
Employers can now offer stand-alone fertility benefits, such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF) coverage, as "excepted benefits" separate from traditional health plans under new guidance from the DOL.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Gender Identity Protections
A federal judge in the Southern District of Mississippi has voided a Biden-era rule that extended sex discrimination protections under the Affordable Care Act to include gender identity, raising questions about the future of gender-affirming care protections.
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This podcast is presented by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights are reserved. This audio recording includes information about legal issues and legal developments. Such materials are for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments. These informational materials are not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice on any particular set of facts or circumstances, and these materials are not a substitute for the advice of competent counsel. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. No attorney-client relationship has been created by this audio recording. This audio recording may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
This week, we discuss highlights from Epstein Becker Green's 44th Annual Workforce Management Briefing, which covered some of the most pressing issues for employers today.
Top Employment Insights: 44th Annual Workforce Management Briefing
Epstein Becker Green attorneys and clients from across the nation gathered in New York City this past week to share their insights on the latest developments in labor and employment law.
In this episode of Employment Law This Week, we hear from a few of the briefing's panelists about the critical issues their clients are currently facing.
Key Topics of Discussion:
- Navigating Workplace Compliance and Litigation Risks: Panelists spoke about handling accommodation requests, defending class and collective claims, and refining termination strategies across varied regulatory landscapes.
- Adapting to Evolving Workforce Dynamics: Speakers explored managing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; return-to-office mandates; and the rise in union activity.
- Governing AI and Technology: Panelists talked about ensuring responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption while addressing data privacy, liability, and ethical considerations.
Epstein Becker Green attorneys featured in this podcast: Haley Morrison, Rishi Puri, Dov Lutzker, Erin E. Schaefer, Courtney McFate, Jill K. Bigler
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This podcast is presented by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights are reserved. This audio recording includes information about legal issues and legal developments. Such materials are for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments. These informational materials are not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice on any particular set of facts or circumstances, and these materials are not a substitute for the advice of competent counsel. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. No attorney-client relationship has been created by this audio recording. This audio recording may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.