Labor and Employment
February 16, 2026
Krieg DeVault LLP is pleased to announce that attorney Brooke Smith has joined the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. Ms. Smith is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience representing individuals, closely held companies, and complex organizations in high‑stakes disputes in…
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By: Marsha Jean-Baptiste, Kendall A. Schnurpel, and Nancy J. Townsend
on January 15, 2026
The IRS has announced that new tax-reporting rules are forthcoming for overtime compensation under recent federal tax legislation commonly known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (the “Bill”).1 Although the Bill does not change how employers calculate or pay overtime it introduces new overtime…
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By: David A. Bowen and Stacy Walton Long
on November 21, 2025
The Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (INCDPA), effective January 1, 2026, introduces new requirements for businesses that handle personal data of Indiana residents. If your company operates in Indiana or targets Indiana consumers, now is the time to ensure compliance with the INCDPA.
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By: Shelley M. Jackson, Virginia A. Talley, and Marsha Jean-Baptiste
on September 16, 2025
Executive Order 14117 (Prevent Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and U.S. Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern) and its implementing regulations establish the Data Security Program (DSP), a new compliance framework that companies must navigate when transferring U.S.…
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By: Amy J. Adolay, Libby Yin Goodknight, and Hilary K. Leighty
on August 15, 2025
Collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) brought by hourly, non-exempt employees against their employers have been a thorn in the side of employers in recent years. However, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion last week, Richards v. Eli Lilly & Co., No.…
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By: Shelley M. Jackson and Marsha Jean-Baptiste
on July 15, 2025
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are a foundational element of the workplace for many employers. As such initiatives face heightened scrutiny, organizations must respond to shifting legal, political, and enforcement trends with precision and care. Federal agencies have ramped up…
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By: Shelley M. Jackson
on June 12, 2025
Employers across all industries should take note of a recent unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision that stands to impact workplace discrimination claims and risk management strategies. The Court’s ruling in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services eliminates a legal barrier that previously made it…
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By: Nancy J. Townsend, Chloe N. Craft, and Marsha Jean-Baptiste
on January 10, 2025
Beginning January 1, 2025, Indiana has rolled back restrictions for older teens, allowing them to work longer and later hours, through amendments to Indiana’s Child Labor Statute, Indiana Code § 22-2-18.1.
Key Updates
- Employees aged 14 to 16 may now work until 9 p.m. (two hours later) from June 1…
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By: Nancy J. Townsend, Elizabeth M. Roberson, and Marsha Jean-Baptiste
on December 31, 2024
Illinois legislators have enacted critical employment laws that impact many businesses and could catch employers off-guard as 2025 arrives. These changes reflect a broader push for equity, transparency, and accountability for Illinois workers
Pay Transparency
Beginning January 1, 2025, Illinois…
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By: Shelley M. Jackson and Chloe N. Craft
on November 25, 2024
This summer, employers in all sectors planned for a seismic shift in the use of non-compete agreements to limit employees’ competitive post-employment conduct. In January 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a proposed rule banning nearly all non-compete agreements as a violation of…
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