It is the end of June and the year is already half over! Tressler’s Labor and Employment Group would like to remind all employers of the changes in minimum wage coming to certain jurisdictions on July 1, 2025. The current...
Category: Publications
On June 23, 2025, the Northern District of California issued a critical decision applying the fair use doctrine to copyrighted works for generative AI. It held that the unauthorized use of plaintiffs’ books for AI...
Back Pay as an ADA Remedy for Non-Disabled Employees
Jun 25, 2025
Employers referring employees for fitness for duty examinations outside of job-related reasons may now be on the hook for higher damages. Remedies for inappropriate referrals to medical examinations, such as fitness for duty,
Hoarding is more than just clutter, untidiness, or a messy home — it is a recognized mental health disorder that can pose serious health, safety, and legal challenges within homeowner associations (HOAs). What is...
In Misjuns v. City of Lynchburg, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld a municipality’s decision to terminate a fire captain for posting content on social media that his municipal employer found to be...
Personal vs Public Accounts: Critical Considerations for Elected Officials When Utilizing Social Media
Jun 12, 2025
A recent 9th Circuit decision has important implications for how elected officials utilize social media. In Garnier v. O’Connor-Ratcliff, two candidates running for trustee positions on a local school board created public...