Employment & Labor
Workplace law, discrimination, labor relations, and workforce regulation
Ex-Legislative Aide Sues Colorado Democrat Alleging Retaliation
A former aide sues a Colorado House Democrat for retaliation over refusal to perform campaign duties, raising legal questions for legislative workplaces.
Illinois Enacts HB 5284 Expanding Menopause Workplace and Insurance Protections
Illinois passes House Bill 5284 to broaden employment protections and insurance coverage for menopause, impacting employers and health providers statewide.
California’s minimum wage to reach $16.90/hr in 2026, impacting legal compliance
California’s minimum wage will increase to $16.90 per hour in 2026, raising exemption salary thresholds and affecting employer wage compliance.
AOC’s Egg Freezing Spotlights Fertility Benefits and Legal Gaps
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s egg freezing reveals insurance coverage issues and legal challenges around fertility benefits.
Illinois Expands Paid Leave and Protects Volunteer Emergency Workers
Illinois' new laws expand paid leave to 40 hours annually and protect volunteer emergency workers from job penalties, effective Jan 2024.
Judge Allows Defamation Suit Over Political Service Refusal to Proceed
A federal judge allows a defamation lawsuit involving an employee accused of political-motivated service refusal to advance in D.C. court.
OpenAI to pay $3.2M settlement over DOJ bias claims favoring visa holders
OpenAI will pay $3.2 million to settle DOJ allegations of employment discrimination favoring temporary visa holders over U.S. workers in hiring.
Courts limit arbitration to block dismissal of sexual harassment suits
New rulings restrict use of arbitration clauses to dismiss sexual harassment claims, affecting employment litigation nationwide.
Federal Judge Approves $24.75M Settlement for Grubhub Drivers
A federal judge approves a $24.75 million settlement for thousands of California Grubhub drivers misclassified as contractors, marking a milestone in gig worker rights.
Fifth Circuit: Thorough Harassment Probes Are Crucial to Avoid Liability
The Fifth Circuit's July 2026 ruling in SkyWest Airlines highlights the need for comprehensive harassment investigations to reduce legal risk in workplace disputes.
New York Expands Employer Rules on Severance, Tuition, Sick Leave
New York updates labor laws including severance pay restrictions, tuition repayment carve-outs, and expanded sick leave requirements.
UAE Employment Law Tightens Wage Rules Starting June 2026
UAE raises Wage Protection System compliance to 85% and enforces stricter labor rules from June 2026, impacting global employers.
Warner Bros. Sues Amazon for Poaching Exec Under California Contract
Warner Bros. sues Amazon claiming illegal poaching of executive Pia Barlow under enforceable California employment agreements, raising legal questions in entertainment.
Federal Workers Sue USDA Sec. Over Religious Emails, Seek Injunction
USDA employees and union sue Sec. Brooke Rollins for sending Christian emails, raising legal questions on religious expression and workplace rights.
Meta Faces Lawsuit Over AI-Driven Layoffs Targeting Employees on Leave
26 Meta employees sue claiming AI laid off workers disproportionately on medical or parental leave, raising AI employment law risks.
EEOC Votes July 21 to End Employer Race and Sex Data Reporting
On July 21, 2026, the EEOC voted to propose ending the EEO-1 race and sex demographic reporting for large employers and federal contractors.
Washington Expands Fair Chance Act Background Check Rules by July 2026
Washington updates Fair Chance Act to forbid criminal history questions until after conditional job offer, with new notice and penalty rules starting July 2026.
NJDOL Confirms Job Protections for TDI and FLI Recipients from 2026
New Jersey clarifies job protection rights for Temporary Disability Insurance and Family Leave Insurance recipients starting July 17, 2026, impacting employer leave policies.
NYC Finalizes Rules Updating Earned Safe and Sick Time Act for 2026
NYC finalizes new rules for expanded Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, effective July 23, 2026, clarifying employer and employee obligations.
Calif. Court: Sexual Orientation Harassment Triggers EFAA Protections
A California Court of Appeal ruled that sexual orientation harassment qualifies as sexual harassment under FEHA, invoking protections under the EFAA, impacting employer compliance and litigation risk.