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Track the rise of democratic socialism as Election Day nears. A growing wave of democratic socialist candidates and elected officials across the country could lead to changes in the workplace, impacting issues from healthcare to labor unions to wage and hour law. We covered what employers need to know heading into election season and beyond.

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Peruse FP’s predictions on NLRB policies that could soon be overturned. Now that the National Labor Relations Board finally has enough Senate-confirmed members (James Macy was sworn in on August 17) to overturn precedent for the first time in years, we’ll soon see a shift that will touch nearly every part of the labor law landscape. Check out predictions on 10 key rules and decisions most likely to change from three leaders of Fisher Phillips’ Labor Relations Practice Group.

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Understand the evolving parameters around religious accommodations. Many employers have seen an uptick in religious accommodation requests over the past three years following a Supreme Court decision making it harder for employers to deny them. Employers have wrestled with applying the new standard as dozens of courts have weighed in on their actions and the EEOC has prioritized protecting workers from religious bias and harassment. We covered everything you need to know to help stay compliant...