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The recognition and treatment of relationships under Hong Kong law—2026 - Final Report

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In March 2025, Allen Overy Shearman Sterling (A&O Shearman) was commissioned by the Gender Studies Programme of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) to identify and analyse Hong Kong legislation and certain Government...more

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New York Employers Beware: Credit Checks Are Being Banned Statewide

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Effective April 18, 2026, New York City’s ban on credit searches in connection with employment decisions will now apply to all employers in New York State, unless one of the narrowly construed exemptions applies. See New York...more

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The recognition and treatment of relationships under Hong Kong law—2026 - Executive Summary

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In 2019, Allen & Overy (as Allen Overy Shearman Sterling (A&O Shearman) then was) was commissioned to conduct an analysis of Hong Kong legislation and certain Government policies in which a person’s relationship status was a...more

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New York City enacts new laws to require pay data reporting

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Certain New York City employers soon will be required to submit demographic-based compensation data to the city. ...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

New Digital Accessibility Requirements in 2026

On April 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published a final rule that updated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These regulations require all services, programs and activities of state or...more

Alston & Bird

Expansion of New York’s Community Reinvestment Act Via New Regulation

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Last week, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced a new regulation designed to ensure that licensed nonbank mortgage bankers in New York (“mortgage lenders”) meet the needs of the communities they...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

NC Court of Appeals Says Pregnancy Not Protected Under State Antidiscrimination Law

When employees in North Carolina believe they are the victim of workplace discrimination, they typically assert claims under federal civil rights laws. As with many states, North Carolina has a state Equal Employment...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

4 employment law shorts for the long weekend

The feds are hopping! I’ll keep this short so you can get to your long weekend. There have been four hot developments in employment law. Here’s the scoop: No. 1: "Are you or a loved one a white male? Call now for a...more

Stokes Wagner

New Rules for California’s Pay Data Requirements

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Effective January 1, 2026, California added new requirements related to annual pay data reporting for large employers. Senate Bill 464 amends Labor Code section 12999, which requires that employers with 100 or more employees...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

EEOC Scraps Internal Voting Procedures, Paving Way to Fast-Track the Trump Administration’s Policy Initiatives, Changes for...

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The first public meeting of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) of the second Trump Administration was held on Jan. 14, 2026 (and was attended by a Jackson Lewis P.C. attorney). The EEOC has only had a quorum...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

CFPB and DOJ Formally Withdraw 2023 Immigration-Status Fair Lending Guidance

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On January 12, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and U.S. Department of Justice formally withdrew their October 2023 joint statement on creditors’ consideration of immigration status under the Equal Credit Opportunity...more

White and Williams LLP

Pennsylvania Enacts the CROWN Act Protecting Against Hairstyle Discrimination

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Pennsylvania has joined a growing number of states and localities in enacting legislation aimed at eliminating hair-based discrimination; the new law is effective January 24, 2026. Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Creating a...more

Berkshire

The Clock Is Ticking: Massachusetts Annual EEO Data Submission Deadline Is Near

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On July 31, 2024, the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act—officially titled An Act Relative to Salary Range Transparency—was signed into law to increase transparency around pay practices....more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

2026 Labor and Employment Outlook for Manufacturers

As we look ahead to 2026, several significant employment law developments and trends are on the horizon, especially with regard to local and state laws. Below are a few key issues likely to impact manufacturers in 2026: ...more

Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP

MA Pay Transparency Filing Deadline Approaches for EEO-1 Reports, State and Local Governments

The date for employers to comply with the workforce data filing requirement of the Massachusetts pay transparency law is approaching, and this year for the first time it includes covered state and local government employers. ...more

Cooley LLP

CFPB and DOJ Withdraw 2023 Statement on ECOA and Noncitizen Borrowers

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On January 12, 2026, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) formally withdrew their October 2023 joint statement addressing creditors’ consideration of immigration status under the...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Webinar] K-12 Athletic Symposium: 2026 NIL Updates & More! - January 23rd, 9:00 am - 11:30 am ET

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Join Bricker Graydon Wyatt’s K–12 Athletics Team for an Athletics Symposium! Spend more than two hours with leading school law and athletics experts—including special guest Ron Sayers from OHSAA—as we take a deep dive into...more

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Client Alert: NYC Pay Data Reporting and Pay Data Analysis Laws Take Effect

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On December 4, 2025, the New York City Council overrode Mayor Eric Adams’ veto, enacting two laws that amend NYC’s Administrative Code, to establish a pay data reporting mandate for private-sector employers with 200+...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

HUD proposes to remove its Fair Housing Act disparate impact rule

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We have previously reported on the tortured history of the disparate impact rule adopted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Fair Housing Act, most recently here. HUD now proposes to remove...more

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Philadelphia Pioneers Workplace Menopause Protections

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Philadelphia has passed legislation prohibiting discrimination and requiring accommodation on the basis of needs related to menstruation, perimenopause, or menopause, becoming the first major U.S. city to explicitly offer...more

Epstein Becker & Green

DOJ’s Use of False Claims Act to Challenge DEI Moves from Theory to Practice: What Businesses Need to Know

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As 2025 drew to a close, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on December 28 that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is continuing to use the False Claims Act (FCA) to scrutinize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...more

Estlund Law, P.A.

Bosnia- INTERPOL and Politically Motivated Red Notices(post 2 of 2)

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Today’s post will address Article 3 of INTERPOL’s constitution and why it exists.  When an INTERPOL member country’s Red Notice request appears to be predominantly motivated by political, military, religious, or racial...more

Ius Laboris

Global Employment Law in 2026: Three Trends Set to Define the Year Ahead

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The year 2026 is set to be a pivotal one for global employment law, with sweeping labour reforms, new EU-wide pay transparency obligations, and continued progress on AI regulation all driving significant change in the world...more

Stinson LLP

Top Employment Challenges for Employers in 2026

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Employers face an increasingly complex employment law landscape as things evolve at both the state and federal levels. In this environment, determining where to place attention and resources can be a difficult task. In hopes...more

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Practical Strategies for Expanding Civil Rights Compliance Beyond Title IX

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As the civil rights landscape evolves, many Title IX Coordinators now oversee broader areas of compliance, including Title VI (race, color, or national origin), Title VII (employment discrimination), Section 504 and the ADA...more

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