Employment Law Report

Written by Lillie Stivers

The Case: Patterson v. Kent State University

Employee social media activity continues to be a lightning rod for workplace controversy and legal scrutiny. A recent decision from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals offers a compelling reminder that while employees have the right to speak, employers also have the right to ...

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) recently released a flyer regarding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The flyer includes information regarding DACA renewal, application for permission to travel internationally, and the current status of the DACA program.  The AILA flyer is available here.

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When employers are faced with the difficult decision of whether it is time to downsize, it is important to remember that advance notice may be required under the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. Over 20 states have adopted “mini” WARN Acts or similar statutes that create state-specific requirements that must ...

The Department of Labor (“DOL”) accepts and responds to letters from employees and businesses alike, providing guidance about how federal labor laws apply to everyday employment issues. Although these letters are based on real scenarios, they set forth principles applicable to any entity subject to the DOL’s oversight, especially as ...

On October 7, 2025, the United States Senate confirmed President Trump’s nomination of Brittany Panuccio to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Panuccio’s confirmation restores a quorum to the agency, giving it the ability to begin implementing policy changes. Changes are expected to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ...