Employment & Labor
Workplace law, discrimination, labor relations, and workforce regulation
California's 2027 Employment Laws Limit AI in Firing, Raise Wages
California's 2027 laws ban automated firing without human review, raise wages, and increase reporting penalties for employers.
California’s No Robo Bosses Act Limits AI in Employee Discipline
California passes the No Robo Bosses Act, restricting AI-only decisions in workplace discipline and termination, effective July 2027.
California Expands Workplace Violence Restraining Orders, Updates Court Procedures
California laws AB 1961 and AB 2179 expand workplace violence restraining orders and mandate remote hearings and e-filing by 2028.
California Boosts Fines for Pay Data Reporting Failures
California's SB 1237 raises penalties up to $1,000 per employee for pay data report failures starting May 2027.
Eric Weinberg Faces 20+ Sexual Assault Charges in Los Angeles Trial
Eric Weinberg stands trial in LA on over 20 sexual assault charges involving seven women from 2014-2019. The case impacts employment and litigation law.
Federal Court Blocks $100,000 Trump-Era H-1B Visa Fee
A federal court ruled the $100,000 H-1B visa fee unlawful under APA, impacting employers and immigration costs.
California Requires Early, Detailed Notices for AI-Driven Layoffs
California’s new law mandates earlier, more detailed WARN notices for AI-related layoffs, affecting compliance for employers starting 2027.
Lyft to Pay $272.5M in California Driver Misclassification Settlement
Lyft agrees to pay $272.5 million to settle driver misclassification claims in California from 2016-2020, a landmark gig economy labor case.
Oregon Launches Workplace Violence Law for Healthcare Settings
Oregon enacts SB 537 to require healthcare employers to assess threats and provide violence prevention training.
Washington defends religious hiring law before full Ninth Circuit
Washington state argues against religious hiring exemptions in anti-discrimination case now before the full Ninth Circuit court.
California Expands Paid Family Leave and Reproductive Healthcare Laws
California signed nine bills expanding Paid Family Leave benefits and access to reproductive healthcare, impacting legal compliance and HR policies.
EEOC Issues Legal Guidance on Firing Amid Discrimination Claims
The EEOC provides clear guidance on lawful termination practices to avoid retaliation and discrimination lawsuits in the workplace.
California's AB 1803 Expands Harassment Training to Cover Hate Speech
California's new AB 1803 law mandates employers to include hate speech in harassment training, effective Sept 27, 2026, updating compliance requirements.
New York's Updated Personnel Records Law Takes Effect Nov 8
New York's new law requires employers to provide free employee access to personnel records within 5 days and imposes strict retention rules.
Employee Sues Employer Over AI Face Monitoring Aggravating Lupus
An employee filed a 2026 lawsuit alleging AI face monitoring worsened her lupus and anxiety, raising legal risks for employers using AI surveillance.
New Legal Risks Emerge Over AI Bias and Privacy in Hiring Tools
Recent lawsuits and regulations highlight growing compliance risks in AI-driven hiring for legal and corporate counsel.
14 States Reaffirm Robust Enforcement of Disparate Impact Laws
Fourteen U.S. states reaffirm ongoing enforcement of disparate impact laws against employers amid federal rollback efforts.
Connecticut’s Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect October 1, 2026
Connecticut expands pay transparency rules starting October 1, 2026, requiring wage range and benefits disclosure across job postings and current employees.
St. Paul Police Chief Sues Mayor and City Over Harassment Allegations
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry sues Mayor Kaohly Her and the city alleging sexual harassment and retaliation despite a city investigation clearing the mayor.
Court Rules Arbitration Clause Too Narrow for Wrongful Termination Claims
California court invalidates narrow arbitration clause, allowing employees to litigate wrongful termination and discrimination claims in court.