Employment & Labor Insider | Insights on Workplace Law

Protected concerted activity: Non-union employers, beware!

By Robin E. Shea on May 29, 2026Posted in Labor Relations, Protected Concerted Activity

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This labor law applies to you, too. Continue Reading ›

When Termination Becomes a Litigation Risk: Using severance strategically

By Colin A. Thakkar and Gary R. Wheeler on May 28, 2026Posted in Retaliation, Severance

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Even strong termination decisions can create litigation risk. Continue Reading ›

Keeping Up With the Kardashians: SKIMS hit with California wage suit

By Rachael Rustmann on May 27, 2026Posted in California, Wage-Hour

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OT, breaks, unreimbursed expenses, late pay, and more. Continue Reading ›

USCIS emphasizes “discretionary” nature of adjustment of status

By Punam Singh Rogers on May 27, 2026Posted in Immigration

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Key considerations for employers and foreign nationals. Continue Reading ›

Seven strikes, and this employer is out

By Robin E. Shea on May 22, 2026Posted in Americans with Disabilities Act, Civil Procedure, Discrimination, HR, Reasonable Accommodation, Retaliation

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Strikes are good in bowling. But they were playing baseball. Continue Reading ›

Remote work isn’t always a “reasonable” accommodation: 4 tips for employers

By Robin E. Shea on May 15, 2026Posted in Americans with Disabilities Act, Reasonable Accommodation, Telecommuting

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When you may be able to say no. Continue Reading ›

"New" FLSA white-collar exemption amendment will conform to court decisions

By James M. Coleman on May 14, 2026

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Making it official. Continue Reading ›

Big changes to F-1, J-1, I visa programs are under consideration

By Barbara W. Kihumba on May 14, 2026

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And in the home stretch. Continue Reading ›

Summer Interns and Teenage Workers: 3 tips for managing seasonal hires

By Obasi Bryant on May 14, 2026Posted in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Safety, Wage-Hour

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Is it that time of year already? Continue Reading ›

Court delivers big win for employers, limits reach of FLSA collective actions

By Rachael Rustmann on May 8, 2026Posted in Civil Procedure, Class actions, FLSA, Independent Contractor, Wage-Hour

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The Second Circuit joins the majority of federal circuits. Continue Reading ›

This is Constangy’s flagship law blog, founded in 2010 by Robin Shea, who is chief legal editor and a regular contributor. This nationally recognized blog also features posts from other Constangy attorneys in the areas of immigration, labor relations, and sports law, keeping HR professionals and employers informed about the latest legal trends.

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