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Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol

Individuals who stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6 are now facing consequences. While criminal and civil culpability may depend on individual circumstances, we have already seen several rioters—including attorneys

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The Tipping Point: EEOC Final Rule

For those in the bar and/or restaurant business, you may have already heard about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (“EEOC”) final rule on tipping. In a recent opinion letter, the Wage and

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COVID-19: The Saga Continues

The United States has passed 400,000 COVID-related deaths and over 25 million positive cases. Nevertheless, it is no secret that COVID fatigue has set in—perhaps due to the new year,

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Coercive Incentives

The EEOC has proposed rules regarding wellness plans under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”). The proposed rules set a new permissible level of incentives (“de minimis”) for

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Old Habits Die Hard

A recent report spotlights 1,548 class action decisions in 2020. Among the claims were familiar workplace issues—sexual misconduct and/or harassment, equal pay, and discrimination relating to age, race, and pregnancy. Business Takeaway: COVID-19

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