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Key Highlights - Effective April 18, 2026, New York State now generally prohibits employers from requesting or using consumer credit history for employment purposes, subject to limited statutory exemptions....more
The Fair Work Agency combines the enforcement of many employment rights under a single entity. The Fair Work Agency (FWA), a new enforcement body, was established on April 7, 2026. The FWA was conceived under the Employment...more
A new appellate decision limits how far employers can go when trying to shorten employees’ time to sue for certain federal discrimination claims. For years, some employers have tried to shorten the applicable statute...more
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reclassified several common technical or procedural deficiencies as “substantive” violations making errors that may once have been considered correctable clerical mistakes can...more
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is no longer theoretical in employment decisions—it is actively shaping the hiring process in 2026. Recent estimates suggest that 99% of Fortune 500 companies now use AI to filter job applicants...more
Noncompete agreements in Washington now have an expiration date: June 30, 2027. As of that date, it will no longer be lawful for employers to enter into or attempt to enforce noncompete agreements with workers in Washington...more
Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) play a significant role in managing prescription drug benefits by establishing pharmacy networks, negotiating rebates with drug manufacturers, developing drug formularies, and processing...more
While this year’s Earth Week theme of “our power, our planet” is centered around the renewable energy movement and combating climate change, attention should also be directed to the people tasked with building that future and...more
On March 26, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order 14398, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” the latest in a series of executive actions targeting DEI practices in the federal contracting space....more
The rule would apply to the FLSA, the FMLA, and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The U.S. Department of Labor released today a preview of proposed regulations on joint employers under the Fair...more
In 2026, managing employees can feel a bit like being an air traffic controller. Some employees are coming and going for medical appointments, others want to stay “in the clouds” working remotely, and employers are trying to...more
BLOG OVERVIEW: The FAR Council has released FAR 52.222-90, a new contract clause implementing Executive Order 14398 that prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from engaging in race- or ethnicity-based disparate...more
The UK government elected in July 2024 has directed a flurry of activity toward implementation of its flagship “New Deal for Working People,” which it has billed as the largest strengthening of employment rights in a...more
New York State has amended its Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit most employers from using credit history information in employment decisions, with the new restrictions taking effect April 18. Employers should take the...more
On January 22, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2–1 to rescind its “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” (guidance), which was approved in 2024. At issue in the guidance was its...more
Washington employers in certain industries face expanded compliance obligations following amendments to RCW 49.60.515, which took effect on January 1, 2026. The revised statute strengthens protections for isolated workers by...more
The United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit recently vacated a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) order finding that an employer violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) by issuing subpoenas to...more
On April 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) released Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2026-01, outlining new enforcement priorities and guiding principles under ERISA. While...more
Since our September 9, 2025, analysis of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) view on enforcement of employee noncompetes, the FTC has articulated its intent to scrutinize overbroad noncompetes in the employment context on a...more
In early 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division issued six opinion letters providing guidance on the federal labor standards under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family and Medical...more
It started as merely trying out artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Now, more and more employers (and their employees) are relying on AI for their everyday operations, including drafting emails and summaries, screening and...more
In recent years, employers have increasingly allowed insurance companies to offer certain types of insurance (such as accident, specified disease, or critical illness insurance) for purchase by their employees at the...more
Recurring 410(b) failures are rarely random. When a plan consistently struggles with coverage testing, it’s not bad luck. It’s structural....more
Learn how International Medical Graduates can qualify for the NIW, including requirements, policy updates, and strategies for physicians seeking U.S. permanent residence. The National Interest Waiver (NIW) remains one of...more
Effective April 18, 2026, the New York State Fair Credit Reporting Act makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for employers, labor organizations, or employment agencies to request or use consumer credit history for...more
