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Legislative lowdown: DOL lays out its vision for ‘AI literacy’

The framework is intended to “help accelerate effective AI skill development across the country,” Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer said.


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Legislative lowdown: PBMs must disclose pricing information to health plans, workers

Reforms recently passed by Congress require pharmacy benefit managers to disclose details about their pricing to health plans, as well as pass back any rebates.


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Legislative lowdown: DOL proposes rule requiring pharmacy benefit manager transparency

The proposed rule, issued on Jan. 29, would require pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to disclose information on compensation they receive from the pharmaceutical industry.


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Pregnancy-related discrimination is one Biden-era priority the EEOC hasn’t pivoted from

The EEOC has filed a number of lawsuits alleging PWFA violations, even though Chair Andrea Lucas wants to revisit abortion-related provisions of a final rule for implementing it.


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Legislative lowdown: EEOC votes to rescind 2024 harassment guidance

The guidance was intended to help employers prevent and address discrimination, including harassment against LGBTQ+ workers.


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SHRM responds to ADA lawsuit

The voice of all things work denies alleged disability discrimination claims made by a candidate who requested to bring her service dog to work.


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Legislative lowdown: New opinion letters detail how federal laws apply to leave, overtime

The Department of Labor’s most recent opinion letters address questions concerning the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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