2025 | Employment Law Lookout
2025| Employment Law Lookout
By: Martha Michael Gates, Patricia Chock, and Lisa Loesel Benefits and Beyond: What Happens to PTO, Health Insurance, Retirement Plans, and other Benefits? When an employee passes away, their benefits don’t just vanish into the HR ether. There’s a surprising amount of paperwork, plan rules, and tax codes that come into play—and yes, you’ll probably need to call... Continue Reading| Employment Law Lookout
By: Martha Michael Gates, Patricia Chock, and Lisa Loesel Let’s face it—no one wants to think about what happens when an employee dies. It’s a deeply| Employment Law Lookout
In Part 3 of our series, we’ll look at the standard of proof, the conduct of interviews, how each country aims to protect confidentiality and whistleblowers, and privacy. (Part 1 covers the definition of ‘workplace’ harassment, investigation scoping and legal privilege. Part 2 covers who forms part of an investigation team, how location affects which laws apply to... Continue Reading| Employment Law Lookout
In Part 2 of our series, we’ll look at who forms part of an investigation team, how location affects which laws apply to an investigation, notification and timing requirements. (Part 1 covers the definition of ‘workplace’ harassment, investigation scoping and legal privilege). #4 – Who should be part of the investigation team? The composition of the... Continue Reading| Employment Law Lookout
By: Dena Moghtader and John Phillips Seyfarth Synopsis: In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that a factfinder could conclude that an employer’s six-month delay during the ADA interactive process could amount to a failure to accommodate—without the employee having to prove any other independent injury or harm.... Continue Reading| Employment Law Lookout
By: Madeline Remish and Sara Eber Fowler Seyfarth Synopsis: Effective July 1, 2025, updates to several key Chicago employment laws go into effect, including (1) updates to the Chicago Fair Workweek employee coverage thresholds; (2) updates to the City’s minimum wage; and (3) new enforcement mechanisms and payout obligations for Chicago Paid Leave. In addition,... Continue Reading| Employment Law Lookout
By: Sam Schwartz-Fenwick In a widely awaited for decision, the Supreme Court in a 6-3 opinion authored by Justice Roberts held that a Tennessee law which| Employment Law Lookout
In this premiere episode, host Karla Grossenbacher is joined by Seyfarth litigator Paul Yovanic for a timely conversation on biometric privacy in the workplace. They discuss the shifting regulatory landscape, including Colorado’s new biometric privacy law going into effect July 1, 2025, and how employers can prepare for evolving compliance obligations, even in states without private rights of action.... Continue Reading| Employment Law Lookout
By: Jacob J. Roes and Kyle D. Nelson In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, Washington employers find themselves at the crossroads of compliance and litigation, especially when it comes to handling wage complaints. The recent Washington State Supreme Court opinion involving Cannabis Green, LLC, sheds light on the intricate dance between employers and the... Continue Reading| Employment Law Lookout
By: Lilah Wylde and Alison Silveira On June 6, 2025, Judge Claudia Wilken of the Northern District of California granted final approval of the landmark House v. NCAA settlement, clearing the way for NCAA Division I schools to directly compensate student-athletes for the first time in history. While the headlines trumpet a $2.576 billion payout... Continue Reading| Employment Law Lookout
By: Charlotte Hodde and Josh Goldberg Some Washington healthcare employers will be subject to new rules for meal and rest break starting next year. Moving| Employment Law Lookout
By: Samantha L. Brooks and Dawn Reddy Solowey Seyfarth Synopsis: In two cases issued by the Seventh Circuit, Passarella and Dottenwhy v. Aspirus, Inc.| Employment Law Lookout
By Paul Yovanic and Michael D. Jacobsen Seyfarth Synopsis: Earlier this year, we reported that the Illinois Senate passed Senate Bill| Employment Law Lookout
