Employment & Labor
Workplace law, discrimination, labor relations, and workforce regulation
Arizona Supreme Court to Decide ASU Professor’s Standing in DEI Lawsuit
Arizona Supreme Court will rule on ASU professor's legal standing in DEI training lawsuit, potentially shaping enforcement of DEI policies in public universities.
First Circuit Rules on Retaliation Risks During Employee Offboarding
The First Circuit's Russo decision highlights new retaliation risks during employee separations, urging employers to review offboarding practices.
EEOC Updates Strategic Plan to 2030 to Bolster Discrimination Prevention
The EEOC announced its updated Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, focusing on enforcement, prevention, and organizational excellence to address workplace discrimination.
Judge Rules Trump-Era Farmworker Wage Cuts Illegal
Federal court strikes down Trump administration's pay cuts for migrant farmworkers, impacting labor and immigration compliance.
Ninth Circuit Upholds Concrete Religious Accommodations for COVID-19 Vaccine Exemptions
The Ninth Circuit requires employers to provide concrete accommodations for COVID-19 vaccine religious exemptions, clarifying Title VII obligations.
PA Federal Court Allows White Employee’s Discrimination Suit to Proceed
A Pennsylvania federal court lets a white employee's racial and disability discrimination claims against Equis Research move forward, highlighting legal risks in diversity policies.
OFCCP Ends Disability Self-ID and 7% Utilization Goal for Federal Contractors
The DOL finalizes rules ending OFCCP's disability self-identification mandate and 7% utilization goal for federal contractors, reshaping affirmative action requirements.
NY Federal Court Upholds Non-Compete for Employee Fired for Cause
A New York federal court ruled that a non-compete agreement is enforceable against an employee terminated for cause, reaffirming legal standards.
USCIS to Mandate Electronic Filing for Immigration Applications in 2026
Starting in 2026, USCIS will require mandatory electronic filing for immigration and work-related applications, changing legal workflows in immigration law.
Ex-Meta Manager Sues Over False AI Role Claim in Immigration Petition
In 2024 lawsuit, ex-Meta manager alleges wrongful termination over false AI role claims in visa petition, highlighting legal risks in immigration and AI HR practices.
EU AI Act Bans Emotion-Detecting AI in Workplace Monitoring
The EU AI Act prohibits AI systems that infer emotions in workplaces from February 2025, impacting compliance and HR monitoring practices.
Cal/OSHA Aligns Indoor and Outdoor Heat Illness Rules
Cal/OSHA revises draft heat illness regulations to harmonize indoor and outdoor worker protections in California workplaces.
AI Hiring Tools Now Face Employment Law Scrutiny, Not Just Tech Rules
AI-powered recruitment software is increasingly regulated under employment laws, requiring legal teams to ensure compliance and avoid discrimination risks.