Employment & Labor
Workplace law, discrimination, labor relations, and workforce regulation
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.
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.