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Project Labor Agreements Expanded to More Public Construction in New Jersey

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In one of his final official acts, on January 20, 2026, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation amending the state’s Project Labor Agreement (PLA) statute, N.J.S.A. 52:38‑1 et seq. The amendment allows...more

Mayer Brown

Restrictions on “Stay-or-Pay” Provisions in US Employment Agreements Gain Momentum

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New York, California, and other states have recently enacted legislation that curtails or abolishes so-called “stay-or-pay” provisions in employment agreements. “Stay-or-pay” agreements—sometimes referred to as training...more

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Healthcare & the Whistleblower Protection Act: Answers to FAQs

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Healthcare fraud is a major issue. According to federal government estimates, it costs taxpayers in the realm of $100 billion every year. While the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Department of Health and Human...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Act 55 Takes Effect: An “Express Lane” for UC Claimants Affected by Domestic Violence

In case you missed it, at the end of 2025, Governor Shapiro signed House Bill 274 into law. This new legislation—now Act 55 of 2025—is a significant update to Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation Law (“Law”).  Among other...more

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NJ Appellate Panel Clarifies Scope of the Ending Forced Arbitration Act

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The New Jersey Appellate Division has ruled that arbitration agreements are unenforceable whenever a lawsuit includes an adequately pled claim of sexual harassment or sexual assault because a federal law requires that the...more

White & Case LLP

2026 Horizon Scan - What employers need to know for 2026

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As the dust settles on a headline-grabbing year for UK employment, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal period for employers. The much-debated Employment Rights Act 2025 secured Royal Assent in December 2025. With several...more

DLA Piper

Congress Introduces ERISA Litigation Reform Act: Key Provisions

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Congressman Randy Fine (R-FL) recently introduced the ERISA Litigation Reform Act (HR 6084), proposing that the bill would ensure retirement plan sponsors and participants operate under a more predictable and effective legal...more

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New Federal Tax Reporting Requirements for Overtime Compensation

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The IRS has announced that new tax-reporting rules are forthcoming for overtime compensation under recent federal tax legislation commonly known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (the “Bill”)....more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

USCIS Announces Termination of TPS Designation for Somalia

On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a notice to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation of Somalia. The TPS designation and associated benefits will...more

Offit Kurman

The EEOC’s New Posture on DEI Under Chair Andrea Lucas: What Executives and Corporate Counsel Need to Know

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The landscape of workplace civil rights enforcement is shifting — and fast. With Andrea Lucas now serving as Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), organizations should expect a markedly different...more

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New Jersey Small Employers - Get Ready To Provide Your Employees With 12 Weeks Of Job Protected Leave!

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On January 17, 2026 Governor Murphy signed into law amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA). The NJFLA allows eligible employees to take 12 weeks of job protected leave per year to bond with a newborn baby or to...more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Expansion of State Paid Leave Laws in 2026

As the new year begins, employers once again face a shifting labor and employment legal landscape. With Congress continuing to delay adoption of a comprehensive federal paid family and medical leave framework, states and...more

Perkins Coie

New Illinois Immigration Law Part of Growing Trend—Are Massachusetts and Washington Next?

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Recent amendments to the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act include important employer responsibilities effective immediately; Massachusetts and Washington may soon enact similar laws. California’s recent...more

Groom Law Group, Chartered

Alternative Asset Investment Rule Nears Release

This morning, the White House Office of Management and Budget announced that it has received the proposed rule, “Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Investment Alternative[s]” (the “Proposal”). The Proposal responds to President...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Civil Rights Fraud Investigations of DEI Programs Have Begun

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On May 19, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced its Civil Rights Fraud Initiative (the “CRFI”). As discussed in our post related to that announcement, the CRFI mobilizes federal, state, and local law enforcement...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Feds sue Minnesota for discrimination in hiring

DOJ follows through on warning about “illegal DEI.” The U.S. Department of Justice filed suit against the State of Minnesota, alleging that the state’s hiring laws discriminate on the basis of race and sex. The...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

When the Rules Shift Under Your Feet: DOL’s New Stance on ERISA Litigation

If there’s one thing retirement plan sponsors learn quickly, it’s that “settled law” in ERISA litigation is often as stable as quick-sand. The latest example comes from the U.S. Department of Labor — and it’s a move that...more

Offit Kurman

Effective Management During Employee Leave

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In this week's episode of OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger from Offit Kurman discuss effective strategies for managing employees who are on leave, such as FMLA or sick leave. They cover important considerations for...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

The Corporate Mockingbird: When Governance, Culture, and Conscience Collide — Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter revisit Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird to unpack what corporate governance means for today's workplace. Joined by Richard Gerakitis, senior...more

Burr & Forman

Travel and Immigration Benefit Restrictions Expand to Start 2026

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The immigration landscape has changed considerably since President Trump re-took office in January 2025, and with the recent expansion of travel restrictions and an immigration benefit pause as well as the partial suspension...more

Morgan Lewis

Navigating Employment in the Middle East: UAE Part 1 – Key Takeaways

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Our latest Navigating Employment Law in the Middle East webinar—Part 1 of the UAE edition—kicked off the fourth installment of this multipart series. The session focused on the UAE private sector employment...more

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A Win-Win for Independent Contractors and Hiring Companies: Alabama’s New Portable Benefit Accounts

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In an attempt to modernize benefits, Alabama has taken the bold step of being the first state to enact legislation allowing independent contractors to build portable benefit coverage. Traditionally, employee sponsored...more

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New York State Introduces Chapter Amendment to ‘Trapped at Work Act’

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New York lawmakers have introduced proposed amendments to the Trapped at Work Act aimed at clarifying the statute’s scope and addressing concerns about unintended impacts on employer training and tuition assistance programs....more

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Employer Requirements for California’s Workplace Know Your Rights Act

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On January 1, 2026, California’s Workplace Know Your Rights Act (SB 294) went into effect. The act establishes two primary requirements employers need to be aware of....more

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Eighth Circuit Decision Highlights High Bar for Injunctive Relief in Restrictive Covenant Cases

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On January 12, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction in Choreo, LLC v. Kevin Lors et al., reinforcing the high threshold for injunctive relief in restrictive covenant...more

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