Employment & Labor
Workplace law, discrimination, labor relations, and workforce regulation
Tennessee Bans Non-Competes for Workers Earning Under $70K
Tennessee's new law limits non-compete agreements for employees earning below $70K, effective July 2026, reshaping employer contract practices.
Virginia Expands Paid Sick Leave and Family Leave Protections
Virginia enacts broad reforms extending paid sick leave and launching a Paid Family and Medical Leave program, including protections for domestic violence victims.
7th Circuit Upholds Dismissal Over LinkedIn Posts in Coast Guard Uniform
The Seventh Circuit affirmed dismissal of a Coast Guard Auxiliary officer for inappropriate LinkedIn posts made while in uniform, clarifying military conduct boundaries.
DC Circuit Blocks Pentagon’s Transgender Soldier Expulsions, Cites Unconstitutionality
The DC Circuit Court ruled the Pentagon’s ban on transgender soldiers unconstitutional, halting removals but upholding recruit restrictions.
NJ Appellate Court Lets Job Seekers Sue for Cannabis Discrimination
New Jersey's appellate court clarifies that job applicants and employees can sue employers for cannabis-related discrimination under CREAMMA.
US Foods Faces Class Action for Misusing $13M in 401(k) Forfeitures
US Foods sued over $13M in 401(k) forfeiture misuse; legal debate over forfeiture application impacts fiduciary duties and employee benefits litigation.
Connecticut enacts sweeping workplace law reforms impacting employers
Connecticut’s new Public Act 26-12 reforms workplace laws including wage disclosures, joint liability, and AI hiring rules, effective Oct 2026–Jan 2027.
Supreme Court Expands Arbitration Exemption to More Transportation Workers
The Supreme Court clarified that FAA arbitration exemptions include transportation workers even outside traditional transport firms, impacting employment disputes.
New Jersey Finalizes ABC Test Rules for Worker Status from Oct 2026
New Jersey's Department of Labor adopts clear ABC test regulations effective Oct 1, 2026, redefining employee vs. contractor classification.
FTC Warns Employers on Risks of Enforcing Noncompete Agreements
FTC Chairman Ferguson issues warning letter highlighting legal risks for employers enforcing noncompetes amid increased regulatory actions.
Colorado Revamps AI Law Impacting Employer Use of Automated Decision-Making
Colorado's new AI law, effective Jan 2027, changes employer obligations on AI use in consequential decisions, focusing on transparency and compliance.
Supreme Court Limits Extensions on Supervised Release for Absconders
The Supreme Court ruled that supervised release terms don't automatically extend if defendants abscond, clarifying drug test policy implications and workplace law.
D.C. Circuit Revives Professor's Defamation Suit Over NAS Harassment Allegations
A D.C. Circuit ruling lets Professor Castillo Butters proceed with a defamation case against the National Academy of Sciences related to sexual harassment allegations.
Federal Judge Blocks Phoenix Cop’s Reinstatement Amid First Amendment Lawsuit
A federal judge denied reinstatement to a fired Phoenix police sergeant suing for alleged First Amendment retaliation, spotlighting tensions between free speech and law enforcement conduct.
Tenth Circuit Backs Employers: DEI Training Doesn’t Equal Hostile Work Environment
The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that a single DEI training isn’t enough to establish a hostile work environment under Title VII, guiding corporate DEI strategies.
ICJ Affirms Global Right to Strike, Leaves Limits to National Laws
The International Court of Justice confirms workers' right to strike under international law but allows nations to set specific limitations, impacting multinational employers.
Tennessee Sets New Limits on Noncompetes Effective 2026
Tennessee's new law voids noncompete agreements for many workers, effective July 2026, reshaping employment contracts and legal strategy for employers and counsel.
ICE Crackdown on OPT Fraud Puts Employers on High Alert
ICE has identified over 10,000 OPT fraud cases, triggering stricter enforcement and a DHS review of the program. Employers must prepare for increased compliance scrutiny.
Nebraska Outlaws Noncompete Clauses for Healthcare Staffing Agencies
Nebraska passed a law banning noncompete clauses and employment fees for healthcare staffing agencies, signaling new requirements for staffing firms and hospitals by July 2027.
Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Sex Discrimination Case in 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a pivotal sex discrimination case about whether school employees can sue under Title IX, potentially reshaping workplace protections.