Federal Law Articles » Employment Law Information Network https://www.elinfonet.com All Things Labor and Employment Law Wed, 06 May 2026 12:28:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.elinfonet.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cropped-elin-icon-32x32.jpg Federal Law Articles » Employment Law Information Network https://www.elinfonet.com 32 32 Vacation Approved but Spent on Strike—German Labor Court Denies Pay and Leave https://www.elinfonet.com/vacation-approved-but-spent-on-strike-german-labor-court-denies-pay-and-leave/ Tue, 05 May 2026 16:17:51 +0000 https://www.elinfonet.com/?p=170194 In its ruling of January 29, 2026 (Ref. No. 4 SLa 290/24), Germany’s Saxony Regional Labor Court (Landesarbeitsgericht (LAG)) held that a lawful strike supersedes previously approved vacation leave, meaning that participating employees may receive no pay for that period and may forfeit the corresponding vacation days—a decision with particular

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]]> Navigating the EU Pay Transparency Directive: The Latest Developments https://www.elinfonet.com/navigating-the-eu-pay-transparency-directive-the-latest-developments/ Tue, 05 May 2026 16:17:13 +0000 https://www.elinfonet.com/?p=170195 As the transposition deadline of 7 June 2026 looms closer, EU member states remain at vastly different stages of implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

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]]> Just Cause Dismissal and Litigation Lessons From a British Columbia Court of Appeal Opinion https://www.elinfonet.com/just-cause-dismissal-and-litigation-lessons-from-a-british-columbia-court-of-appeal-opinion/ Tue, 05 May 2026 15:32:44 +0000 https://www.elinfonet.com/?p=170196 On March 13, 2026, the British Columbia Court of Appeal released Chao v. Hallmark Poultry Processors Ltd., unanimously dismissing an employee’s appeal and affirming that his employer had just cause to terminate an employee, without compensation, for violating a workplace COVID-19 safety policy.

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]]> The Delve Scandal: Why a SOC 2 Report Can’t Be a “Check-the-Box” Exercise for Vendor Management https://www.elinfonet.com/the-delve-scandal-why-a-soc-2-report-cant-be-a-check-the-box-exercise-for-vendor-management/ Tue, 05 May 2026 11:20:02 +0000 https://www.elinfonet.com/?p=170119 A recent Inc. article highlights an unsettling controversy involving Delve, a Y Combinator-backed compliance startup, and allegations that strike at the heart of how organizations rely on SOC (System and Organization Controls) 2 reports which evaluate an organization’s internal controls over security, availability, and privacy. According to the report, a whistleblower investigation alleges that Delve…

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]]> When Good Intentions Create Liability https://www.elinfonet.com/when-good-intentions-create-liability/ Mon, 04 May 2026 15:55:25 +0000 https://www.elinfonet.com/?p=170002 You have seen it play out. A strong employee needs flexibility. A manager wants to help. A decision gets made in the moment, practical, human, and well-intended. No one thinks twice about it. Months later,

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]]> Beltway Buzz, May 1, 2026 https://www.elinfonet.com/beltway-buzz-may-1-2026/ Sun, 03 May 2026 14:40:17 +0000 https://www.elinfonet.com/?p=169726 The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.

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]]> Policy Week in Review – May 1, 2026 https://www.elinfonet.com/policy-week-in-review-may-1-2026/ Sun, 03 May 2026 14:40:09 +0000 https://www.elinfonet.com/?p=169720 Policy Week in Review – May 1, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Whether Agencies Can Levy Monetary Fines Without Going to Court  tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 05/01/2026 – 14:29

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]]> DOL Rethinks Joint Employer Standard: Proposal Revisits, Revises 2020 Rule https://www.elinfonet.com/dol-rethinks-joint-employer-standard-proposal-revisits-revises-2020-rule/ Sun, 03 May 2026 14:40:05 +0000 https://www.elinfonet.com/?p=169705 TakeawaysThe DOL has proposed a new rule that would reshape how joint employer status is analyzed under the FLSA. The standard, if finalized, would also define joint employment under the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.Although the proposed rule draws from the DOL’s 2020 framework, it moves […]

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]]> IRS Guidance Section 127 Education Assistance Programs: 2024 vs. 2026 https://www.elinfonet.com/irs-guidance-section-127-education-assistance-programs-2024-vs-2026/ Sun, 03 May 2026 14:40:01 +0000 https://www.elinfonet.com/?p=169634 In April 2026, the IRS released updated FAQ (FS-2026-10) that supersedes the prior 2024 FAQ (FS-2024-22) addressing Section 127 educational assistance programs. While the core statutory framework remains largely unchanged, the updated guidance reflects both amendments made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and additional IRS clarifications that may influence how employers evaluate…

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]]> Can the DOL Seek Punitive Damages for FLSA Retaliation? A Kentucky Case May Shape the Answer https://www.elinfonet.com/can-the-dol-seek-punitive-damages-for-flsa-retaliation-a-kentucky-case-may-shape-the-answer/ Sun, 03 May 2026 14:39:57 +0000 https://www.elinfonet.com/?p=169633 In Sonderling v. Ikes Artisan Pizza LLC, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is pursuing a legal theory that, if adopted by the court, would allow the DOL to seek punitive damages in Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) retaliation lawsuits.

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]]> Beware of FLSA Violations with Unpaid Interns https://www.elinfonet.com/beware-of-flsa-violations-with-unpaid-interns/ Sun, 03 May 2026 14:39:49 +0000 https://www.elinfonet.com/?p=169604 With summer approaching, many employers are looking to hire interns to increase staffing during a busy season or to build a pipeline for future full-time hiring. But employers need to be careful about making decisions to allow any work to go unpaid.

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]]> Five Steps to Preparing for the Deposition of an Organization https://www.elinfonet.com/five-steps-to-preparing-for-the-deposition-of-an-organization/ Sun, 03 May 2026 14:37:32 +0000 https://www.elinfonet.com/?p=169630 Corporations and other organizations can be deposed under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6) and state law counterparts. These depositions are unique because the deponent speaks for the corporation, and the testimony binds the entity – not the individual – often with consequences that are difficult to unwind later. 

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]]> Restraining Orders in the Workplace: A Proactive Approach to Employer Safety (Podcast) https://www.elinfonet.com/restraining-orders-in-the-workplace-a-proactive-approach-to-employer-safety-podcast/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:23:12 +0000 https://www.elinfonet.com/?p=169504 In this podcast, Robert Rodriguez (Sacramento) and Tom Bellifemine (Morristown) explore how employers can use restraining orders and injunctive relief as proactive tools to protect their workplaces from violence and disruptive behavior. Tom and Robert, who co-chairs the firm’s Workplace Violence Prevention Practice Group, highlight key differences in the legal

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]]> The Netherlands: Holiday Accrual During Dormant Employment? https://www.elinfonet.com/the-netherlands-holiday-accrual-during-dormant-employment/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:21:09 +0000 https://www.elinfonet.com/?p=169481 The Netherlands: Holiday Accrual During Dormant Employment? A recent decision of the Rotterdam District Court has clarified that “dormant employment” is far from inactive. This ASAP briefly addresses developments that have occurred since our previous post on this issue (click here).  Recap: Dormant employment tgelbman@littler.com Thu, 04/30/2026 – 13:21

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]]> Moving Beyond Checkbox Diligence with SOC Reports https://www.elinfonet.com/moving-beyond-checkbox-diligence-with-soc-reports/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:02:12 +0000 https://www.elinfonet.com/?p=169459 Escalating vendor cyber risk, tighter regulatory expectations and fast-moving AI-driven threats increasingly make checkbox diligence insufficient. In this episode, 360 Advanced’s Director of Compliance Strategy, Eric Ratcliffe, joins co-hosts Damon Silver and Joe Lazzarotti  to discuss system and organizational control framework reports and how businesses can use them to address critical gaps and make vendor […]

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