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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Retail Industry Workplace Law Update – Summer 2023 - Jackson Lewis

What Retailers Can Take Away From Labor Department Opinion Letter on FMLA Leave and Holidays

The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor has advised in an opinion letter on calculating Family and Medical Leave Act leave when employees take off part of a week during which a holiday falls that holidays are not counted toward leave, unless an employee takes the entire week off or the employee was scheduled to work on the holiday.

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Retail Industry: Mental Health, Other Benefits Trends

High-stress, demanding retail positions where constant customer demands are front and center can leave employees feeling overwhelmed and burnt out, resulting in lower productivity and higher turnover for employers.

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Retailers Must Ensure Compliance With Federal, State Child Labor Regulations

The end of the school year and the beginning of summer will bring a surge of school-age workers into the workplace as government scrutiny over employment of young workers is increasing. The Department of Labor and Department of Health and Human Services have a Memorandum of Agreement to combat unlawful child labor practices.

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Pride at Work: Courageously Building an Inclusive Workplace

Organizational leaders focused on creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace don’t have to have all the answers. DEI at its most effective simply means that employers are willing to be part of the growth process to collaborate in creating better...



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