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WIOA Reauthorization Introduced House Education and Workforce Committee Chair Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced “A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026” (ASWA), which would reauthorize and modernize the Workforce...more
On March 16, 2026, the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued new rules regarding substantive and technical violations of Form I-9. These changes were made to ICE’s “Form I-9 Inspection Under Immigration and...more
When a business believes its rights are being violated, determining how to respond is often the first challenge. Disputes frequently arise after an employee leaves a company, when a former partner begins competing, or when a...more
On March 31, 2026, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a memorandum updating its enforcement policy for COVID-19 recording and reporting obligations. Specifically, the agency announced that it...more
A major class action lawsuit filed in January 2026 is reshaping the legal landscape around AI-powered hiring tools and algorithmic bias is not the basis of the lawsuit. In Kistler et al. v. Eightfold AI Inc., filed in...more
On March 30, 2026, the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the Department of Labor released a proposed rule that would provide a safe harbor for fiduciaries of qualified defined contribution retirement plans to...more
Bless its heart. Even though I represent employers, I am not a big fan of the motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim, also known as the Rule 12(b)(6) motion. A 12(b)(6) motion is usually filed at the very...more
The Second Circuit recently held that delivery drivers who were required to incorporate and contract through single‑employee corporations remained “transportation workers” operating under “contracts of employment” for...more
I’ve sat through more retirement plan meetings than I can count, and if there’s one recurring problem, it’s this: too much time spent on things that don’t materially move the needle, and not enough time on the issues that...more
When workplace disputes move from behind the scenes to the front page, the script doesn’t change as much as one might expect. Last week, the Southern District of New York issued an opinion in Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni...more
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) has long protected employees who raise concerns about workplace health and safety. Indeed, Section 11(c) of the Act, codified at 29 U.S.C. § 660(c), requires the Secretary for...more
A recent decision from the Northern District of Illinois threatens to expose health and welfare plan fiduciaries to the same types of imprudent selection claims that have plagued defined contribution plans for more than two...more
The use of independent contractors and gig workers remains an attractive and, in many industries, essential component of modern workforce strategy. Flexibility, cost control, and scalability continue to drive businesses...more
Some panels feel like previews. This one felt like a diagnosis. In reflecting on a recent JAMS panel on artificial intelligence (AI) and employment law, one point came through clearly: the conversation was not about...more
The recent rise in state law regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and prescription drug pricing continues to test the limits of preemption under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended...more
Pension Schemes Bill: what next? On 26 March 2026, the Pension Schemes Bill completed its passage through the House of Lords with Third Reading. A number of minor consequential amendments were passed at this stage but,...more
In the 2025 Connecticut legislative session, the General Assembly did not enact a 2025 public act that directly amended the core entity statutes in Connecticut General Statutes Titles 33 and 34, which govern corporations,...more
For employers, Llave MX is not simply “another portal login.” Because it is designed around an individual credential that is used to carry out procedures on behalf of an entity, it can become an operational dependency on a...more
A partially constructed parking garage collapsed in the Grays Ferry neighborhood of Philadelphia on April 8, 2026, killing one construction worker, injuring two others, and leaving two more unaccounted for beneath the rubble....more
Private membership clubs may soon receive much-sought-after clarity on how to classify tricky positions like golf and tennis professionals, deck hands, and caddies. The Department of Labor recently proposed a rule to revise...more
Welcome to Goodwin’s ERISA Litigation Update. Litigation involving ERISA-governed benefits plans has exploded in recent years. The ERISA Litigation Update gathers notable developments in this space, including important court...more
The U.S. Supreme Court heard argument on March 25, 2026, in Flowers Foods, Inc. v. Brock (No. 24-935), a case addressing the Federal Arbitration Act’s (FAA) transportation worker exemption. 9 U.S.C. § 1. The exemption...more
On March 26, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order 14398, entitled Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, requiring federal agencies to add contractual language in all federal contracts prohibiting...more
Visitors from around the world will soon descend on the US, Mexico, and Canada, as the three countries jointly host the World Cup tournament. It’s likely to be the largest sporting event in history, with millions of visitors...more
Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) Proposed Rule: Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives - On March 31, EBSA published a proposed rule and request for comments clarifying and...more
