Employment & Labor
Workplace law, discrimination, labor relations, and workforce regulation
Federal Workers Sue USDA Sec. Over Religious Emails, Seek Injunction
USDA employees and union sue Sec. Brooke Rollins for sending Christian emails, raising legal questions on religious expression and workplace rights.
Meta Faces Lawsuit Over AI-Driven Layoffs Targeting Employees on Leave
26 Meta employees sue claiming AI laid off workers disproportionately on medical or parental leave, raising AI employment law risks.
EEOC Votes July 21 to End Employer Race and Sex Data Reporting
On July 21, 2026, the EEOC voted to propose ending the EEO-1 race and sex demographic reporting for large employers and federal contractors.
Washington Expands Fair Chance Act Background Check Rules by July 2026
Washington updates Fair Chance Act to forbid criminal history questions until after conditional job offer, with new notice and penalty rules starting July 2026.
NJDOL Confirms Job Protections for TDI and FLI Recipients from 2026
New Jersey clarifies job protection rights for Temporary Disability Insurance and Family Leave Insurance recipients starting July 17, 2026, impacting employer leave policies.
NYC Finalizes Rules Updating Earned Safe and Sick Time Act for 2026
NYC finalizes new rules for expanded Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, effective July 23, 2026, clarifying employer and employee obligations.
Calif. Court: Sexual Orientation Harassment Triggers EFAA Protections
A California Court of Appeal ruled that sexual orientation harassment qualifies as sexual harassment under FEHA, invoking protections under the EFAA, impacting employer compliance and litigation risk.
Judge Denies Injunction in Meta AI Layoff Discrimination Suit
A federal judge denies temporary injunction blocking Meta layoffs alleged to target workers on protected leave using AI, underscoring employment law challenges.
Abbott Employees Sue Over Higher Costs for Same Health Coverage
Abbott Laboratories faces a class-action lawsuit by employees alleging unfair charges for identical health plans, raising legal concerns on benefit administration.
Fifth Circuit Rules No Duty to Mitigate Emotional Distress in Title VII Cases
The Fifth Circuit clarifies that Title VII plaintiffs need not mitigate emotional distress damages, affecting employment law damage standards nationwide.
California Launches AI-Unemployment Tracker to Address Workforce Impact
California launches AI-Unemployment Tracker and executive orders to monitor and mitigate AI's impact on workforce and labor laws, setting precedent nationwide.
Meta Employees Sue Over AI-Driven Layoff Process Alleging Discrimination
Meta employees sue over AI system 'Metamate' used in layoffs, alleging violations of FMLA and ADA, highlighting legal risks in AI-driven HR practices.
Uber Faces Illinois Lawsuit Over Biometric Data Use to Adjust Fares
Uber is sued in Illinois for allegedly using drivers' biometric data without consent to manipulate fares, raising privacy and labor law issues for gig economy lawyers.
EEOC Rescinds 1979 Affirmative Action Guidance, Changing Employment Law
The EEOC withdrew its 1979 affirmative action guidelines, reshaping employer compliance and diversity practices nationwide.
Ninth Circuit Rules Ex-Netflix Employee Must Arbitrate Sexual Harassment Case
Ninth Circuit holds that California's arbitration block law does not apply retroactively, requiring ex-Netflix employee to arbitrate sexual harassment claims under pre-existing agreement.
Texas Court Partially Rules for Dallas College in Faculty Discrimination Case
A Texas federal court partially granted summary judgment to Dallas College in a Title VII retaliation claim involving a former professor's alleged forced resignation.
New Workplace Investigation Risks Heighten Employer Legal Exposure
Recent rulings and expert advice show how mishandled workplace investigations increase legal risks for employers in harassment and safety cases.
California Court Dismisses Whistleblower Retaliation Claim Against Pfizer
Northern District of California rules for Pfizer, dismissing whistleblower retaliation claim due to predating employee performance issues under Labor Code Section 1102.5.
Judge Dismisses Asthma Claims Against USPS Over Mail Carrier’s Pepper Spray
A federal judge rejected asthma claims linked to a USPS mail carrier's pepper spray use on a dog, underscoring causation challenges in public liability cases.
EEOC Rescinds 1979 Guidelines Protecting Voluntary Affirmative Action Plans
The EEOC rescinded 1979 guidelines on voluntary affirmative action, urging employers to reassess diversity programs under updated Title VII enforcement.