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Virginia passes heat illness statute to develop VOSH heat illness standards regulating private employers by May 1, 2028. ...more
Private clubs expect their front-line staff to keep members happy – but when does that expectation cross the line and create workplace liability risks for your organization? Over the past year, multiple golf and country clubs...more
All U.S. employers are required to complete a Form I-9 for every new hire to verify identity and work authorization. While the requirement itself is straightforward, the compliance framework around it is highly technical —...more
With 3 good lessons for the rest of us. Win No. 1: Weakest reasonable accommodation case ever? Probably not, alas, but it was still pretty darned weak. An employee of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (we’ll call her...more
Can an employee’s seasonal allergies qualify as a disability that the employer must reasonably accommodate under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Short answer: It depends....more
On March 16, 2026, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) published a revised Fact Sheet on Form I-9 inspections that expands the list of errors classified as “substantive” paperwork violations. While the penalty...more
In the first quarter of 2026, state legislatures have continued to limit the use of restrictive covenants with employees, with the most industry-focused limitations once again being in health care. This post tracks recent...more
The FTC’s April 15, 2026 enforcement action against Rollins, Inc. should be viewed less as an isolated dispute over non-compete agreements and more as a roadmap for future federal enforcement. For multistate employers, the...more
As the military conflict in the Middle East continues and some Marine reservists have reportedly been deployed to the region, it is important for employers to revisit compliance obligations under the Uniformed Services...more
The Trump Administration’s stated intent to use federal contracts and the False Claims Act (FCA) to target discriminatory hiring and employment practices is quickly becoming a reality. On March 26, 2026, President Trump...more
Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This...more
Businesses with employees in India should review major changes to the country’s labor relations framework that will impact your policies and practices. The new Industrial Relations Code, which took effect late last year,...more
On March 16, 2026, ICE updated its Form I-9 Inspection Fact Sheet ("the 2026 I-9 Inspection Sheet"). The changes were notable in that more than ten categories of errors that employers have long been able to fix during an...more
In 1999, the U.S. Supreme Court’s Cleveland decision discussed whether an employee who applies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is automatically precluded from contending that their employer failed to...more
Washington recently joined the growing list of states passing broad bans on non-compete agreements. The new law represents a significant expansion of Washington’s existing restrictions on non-competes, non-solicitation...more
When dealing with injured, sick, or pregnant employees, employers must exercise extreme diligence when denying an accommodation request; it is not as clear-cut as it might appear....more
For nearly a year, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has signaled its intent to use the False Claims Act (FCA) to police what it terms “illegal diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility” practices by federal...more
There must be “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.” And yet, some disputes have a way of sticking around. The labor conflict between Rieth-Riley Construction Company and Local 324 of the International Union of Operating Engineers...more
In 2022, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a National Emphasis Program (NEP) addressing workplace heat-related hazards. The NEP was released in conjunction with OSHA developing a proposed safety...more
There is an evolving landscape of class actions in France. This Insight explores how France’s expanding framework may develop in response to the maturity and influence of the long-established US model as related to labor and...more
On April 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a technical release indicating that proxy advisory firms may meet the definition of an investment fiduciary and fall subject to the Employee Retirement Income...more
When workplace issues such as harassment, discrimination, or retaliation arise, employers often seek quick and efficient solutions. Professional employer organizations (PEOs), third-party HR administrators, and external...more
After the #MeToo movement, there was public concern about employers using NDA agreements to prevent workers speaking out about discrimination or harassment. In response, the government used the Employment Rights Act 2025 to...more
Recently, the Sixth Circuit issued a significant ERISA preemption ruling for employers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The court held that Tennessee’s PBM laws, which require “any willing” pharmacy access and limiting...more
Plan sponsors are busy people. Running a business involves managing employees, customers, vendors, and finances. In the middle of all that, a 401(k) plan can feel like just one more administrative burden competing for...more
