Employment & Labor
Workplace law, discrimination, labor relations, and workforce regulation
German Court Clarifies Age Bias vs. Workplace Bullying vs. Rudeness
German Labor Court of Mannheim distinguishes age discrimination, bullying, and rude behavior in a key ruling, guiding multinational employers on workplace misconduct standards.
Court Rules Unpaid Leave Can Be Religious Accommodation Under FEHA
California Court of Appeal affirms unpaid leave as reasonable religious accommodation under FEHA, clarifying employer obligations on vaccination mandates.
DHS Ends Automatic 540-Day EAD Extensions Starting Oct 2025
DHS finalizes rule ending automatic 540-day EAD extensions Oct 30, 2025, affecting key immigration categories and workforce eligibility.
Oregon School Shooter Stopped by Licensed Pistol Holder Despite Gun Ban
A licensed concealed pistol holder stopped a deadly school shooting in Oregon despite a school ban, raising legal questions about firearms policies in schools.
Supreme Court Upholds Presidential Removal Limits on NLRB Members
The Supreme Court declined to review limits on for-cause removal protections of NLRB members, upholding presidential authority over agency removals.
First Circuit Bars Employment Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Under Related-Claims Clause
The First Circuit upheld that related-claims provisions can deny Employment Practices Liability insurance coverage when claims predate the policy period.
Second Circuit Revives Lidl Wage Claims Over Employee Waiting Time
The Second Circuit ruled Lidl must compensate employees for waiting before shifts, highlighting labor law risks for employers.
London Black Cab Drivers Lose £340M Lawsuit Against Uber Over Deadline
London black cab drivers' £340M lawsuit against Uber dismissed for missing the six-year legal deadline, impacting transport regulation and competition.
California Enacts AI Workplace Laws Mandating Transparency and Oversight
California's new AI workplace laws require employers to ensure transparency, human oversight, and privacy safeguards in AI-driven HR and operations.
NCAA Sues Ohio Governor Over Executive Order on Athlete Eligibility
NCAA files federal lawsuit against Ohio Governor DeWine challenging his executive order granting extra athlete eligibility beyond NCAA rules.
American Airlines Hit with $36M Racial Discrimination Lawsuit by Former Cadets
Eighteen former American Airlines pilot cadets file a $36M lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and financial harm from the Cadet Academy program.
Court Approves $400K Settlement for Walmart Heat Safety Case
Federal court preliminarily approves $400,000 settlement for Walmart workers exposed to unsafe heat at California store, highlighting OSHA risks.
New Jersey's FAIR Act Clears Key Committee to Regulate AI at Work
New Jersey advances the FAIR Act to regulate employer use of AI in hiring, monitoring, and benefits, enforcing transparency and worker protections.
Stanford Names 2026–27 Bremond Fellows Advancing Racial Justice Law
Stanford selects three legal scholars for 2026–27 Bremond Fellowship supporting racial justice advocacy and legal scholarship.
California Court Defines Supervisor Harassment Liability Standards
California Court of Appeal limits strict liability for employer harassment to supervisors with direct authority over victims, affecting employer policies.
New Analysis Identifies 7 Employment Law Risks from AI Smart Glasses
AI smart glasses in workplaces raise privacy, consent, and data security legal risks for employers and in-house counsel.
Second Circuit Limits Arbitration in Sexual Harassment Lawsuits
The Second Circuit rules that the EFAA invalidates arbitration agreements for whole lawsuits involving sexual harassment claims, aligning with other circuits.
California's Pay Transparency Law: Job Posting Pay Scale Disclosure Due by 2026
California requires employers to disclose pay scales in job postings by Jan 1, 2026, to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
California Passes Landmark AI Employment Laws Effective 2027
California enacts SB 947 and SB 951 to regulate AI in employment, requiring human oversight and disclosures in layoffs starting 2027.
Israel Updates Labor Laws, Extends Reservist Benefits through 2025
Israel's 2025 labor law changes limit employer discretion, extend reservist rights, raise wages, and restrict forced labor imports.