The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released guidance regarding student walkouts, absences and actions related to political activism in response to Governor Greg Abbott’s directive to investigate instances of inappropriate political activism deliberately disrupting the learning environment in Texas public schools. Consequences for students, teachers and school districts can include but are not limited to the following: Students…

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2–1 to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. Chair Andrea Lucas emphasized that removing the guidance does not weaken federal protections against discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Existing laws and Supreme Court precedent remain fully in effect, and the EEOC stated it will continue…

The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recently issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026‑1, addressing a question from a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who was reclassified from exempt to non‑exempt status after an internal restructuring. The employee believed they still met the criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “learned professional” exemption, even though their…