Insights
Labor & Employment
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February 12, 2026
EEOC Enforcement Action Against Nike Signals Increased Scrutiny of DEI Programs
Recently, the EEOC sued to enforce a subpoena compelling Nike to provide information in a discrimination probe involving white employees.
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January 16, 2026
Guidance for an ICE Visit: Employer Rights, Responsibilities & Legal Obligations
With ICE visits becoming more common, employers must understand their obligations, protect employee rights and maintain a clear response.
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December 17, 2025
Sixth Circuit Joins Growing Pushback Against the NLRB’s Expanded Make-Whole Remedy
The debate over the scope of the NLRB's remedial authority under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) continues to intensify.
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December 5, 2025
An Overview of Columbus’s Latest Efforts to Achieve “Pay Transparency”
Starting January 1, Columbus employers with 15+ employees must include salary ranges in job postings under the city’s pay transparency law.
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December 3, 2025
Best Practices for Managers Considering Termination of Employment
Before recommending termination, managers should determine whether lesser corrective measures are appropriate.
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November 21, 2025
9th Circuit Clarifies Risks of Not Posting Job Openings
Caldrone v. Circle K Stores Inc. demonstrates why it's risky for employers not to post a job opening, even if there is a qualified internal employee.
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November 13, 2025
Cuyahoga County Enacts CROWN Act: Compliance Guidance for Employers & Employees
Cuyahoga County became Ohio’s first county to pass its own CROWN Act, protecting natural hairstyles from discrimination.
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November 5, 2025
Sixth Circuit Reaffirms Temporal Proximity Rule In Discrimination Cases
Two recent cases highlight how timing must be supported by other evidence of pretext or retaliatory motive.
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November 4, 2025
The “No Tax on Tips” Rule Under the One Big Beautiful Bill: Key Takeaways for Employers
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) introduces a highly publicized provision exempting certain tips from federal income tax.
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October 30, 2025
Cleveland City Council Passes New Pay Transparency and Salary History Ordinance
On April 28, 2025, the Cleveland City Council passed Ordinance 104-2025, reforming local hiring practices for employers.
