Key Takeaways: DOL Moves to Reinstate Business-Friendly Independent Contractor Standard: The Department of Labor has proposed rescinding the 2024 independent contractor rule and returning to a more flexible “economic...more
3/3/2026
/ Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Economic Realities Test ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Independent Contractors ,
Joint Employers ,
Misclassification ,
NLRB ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Trump Administration
Effective January 1, 2026, numerous state and local government employment laws have taken effect. Below is a non-exhaustive summary of key employment law updates for January 2026....more
1/12/2026
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Rights ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Labor Reform ,
Labor Relations ,
Minimum Wage ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Notice Requirements ,
Paid Leave ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Violence