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• January 21, 2026

  UPS Strikes Deal In Class Action Over Pay For Military Leave

  UPS has reached a deal to end a class action alleging the package delivery giant violated federal law by failing to pay drivers for short-term military leave despite providing compensation for jury duty and other short-term absences, according to a filing in Washington federal court.

• January 21, 2026

  Starbucks Settles COBRA Suit From Ex-Worker's Spouse

  Starbucks has agreed to settle a proposed class action from employee health plan participants and their beneficiaries alleging lapses in the coffee chain retailer's post-employment medical insurance notices, according to filings in Florida federal court.

• January 21, 2026

  5 Action Steps For Employers Facing 27 Pay Periods In 2026

  In 2026, some employers may have 27 pay periods, instead of the usual 26, which can cause budgeting and compliance headaches, particularly for salaried employees, but there is still time to develop a strategy to avoid payroll compliance problems, say attorneys at Fisher Phillips.

• January 21, 2026

  Whole Foods Can't Escape Workers' Tobacco Fee Suit

  A Texas federal judge refused to toss a proposed class action against Whole Foods from employee health plan participants who challenged a surcharge on workers who used tobacco, ruling allegations should proceed to discovery that the fees violated multiple provisions of federal benefits law.

• January 20, 2026

  Justices Icy To Time Limits For Union Actuarial Assumptions

  The U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical Tuesday of a push by employers to prohibit union actuaries from retroactively changing assumptions used to calculate how much employers must pay when they withdraw from multiemployer pension plans, with multiple justices questioning whether a timing rule aligned with federal benefits law.

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