Labor & Employment Law Update

In the wake the U.S. Supreme Court’s April 2024 decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, some federal courts feel compelled or justified applying the same rationale to lower the standard to prove up workplace harassment claims. This will likely pave the way for more workplace harassment lawsuits to reach a jury, which in turn will lead to more harassment lawsuits being filed against employers.

On April 2, 2025, United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it will extend the work authorization for individuals who are in the U.S. on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Venezuela through April 2, 2026.  Employers should take note when completing the Form I-9 and E-Verify for new and current employees.

Missouri’s paid sick time law, Proposition A, is scheduled to go into effect on May 1, 2025. While the constitutionality of Proposition A is currently being challenged under a state lawsuit before Missouri’s Supreme Court and Missouri’s General Assembly is considering legislation to repeal the mandate altogether, the paid sick time requirements are still on course to take effect May 1.

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that it will be examining DEI programs for potential violations of Title VII following President Trump’s executive orders regarding DEI programs and the federal court review that followed.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an opinion letter clarifying managers and supervisors still cannot receive or keep tips, including from a tip pool.  This came shortly after the DOL restored the dual jobs rule in December of 2024.

Over the past year, numerous class actions have been filed against large employers claiming their health plan surcharge for tobacco use is not in compliance with HIPAA nondiscrimination rules. These cases show no signs of slowing down. However, there are proactive steps employers can take to minimize the risk of becoming targets in this litigation trend.

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced plans to significantly reduce the number of entities that must report under the Corporation Transparency Act (CTA). The announcement indicates that the Treasury Department intends to eliminate the reporting obligation for domestic companies.

On February 21, 2025, a U.S. District Court judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of key provisions of the Trump administration’s executive orders terminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) grants, contracts, and initiatives. This ruling is the first—and likely not the last—in a series of challenges and the final outcome is likely to have a significant impact on employers.