On June 8, 2026, Judge Sorokin of the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts ruled that the Trump Administration’s $100,000 H-1B fee was unlawful. H-1B visas are available to employers who wish to employ a foreign…
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/ Constitutional Law, Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law
On February 19, 2026, Assembly Member Liz Ortega (D–District 20), Chair of the California State Assembly's Committee on Labor and Employment, introduced Assembly Bill No. 2321 ("AB 2321"). As originally introduced, AB 2321 would…
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/ Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Labor & Employment Law
For the fourth time in seven years, SCOTUS issued a narrow but unanimous opinion reiterating that the transportation worker’s exemption to compelling arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act’s (FAA) reaches employees who…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law, Transportation
Layoffs are often viewed as a form of organizational restructuring — a way to reduce costs or to reimagine staffing needs in light of AI and automation. However, in 2026, California's reductions in force can lead to costly…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being adopted at a rapid pace across industries – and for good reasons. AI-driven tools increase efficiency, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance data-driven decision-making. In the…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
On May 21, 2026, Governor Newsom signed a first of its kind Executive Order N-6-26, effective immediately, mandating various California agencies, departments and industry partners to report on artificial intelligence (AI) labor…
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/ Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law, Science, Computers, & Technology
Many employees make deliberate decisions to withhold medical conditions or diagnoses from their employers. However, those conditions may flare up in the workplace…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
On April 1, 2026, the Ninth Circuit in O’Dell v. Aya Healthcare Services, Inc., 171 F.4th 1173 (9th Cir. 2026) held that the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) protects employers from plaintiffs’ attempts to use inconsistent…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Procedure, Labor & Employment Law
This webinar will examine the wage and hour violations that continue to catch California employers off guard and provide practical strategies for identifying compliance gaps, reducing litigation risk, and strengthening everyday…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
To err is human. To do so on an I-9 form will draw a fine from ICE. On March 17, 2026 Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued a new guidance to I-9 auditors that dramatically changes enforcement priorities. These changes…
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/ Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law
The Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC v. NLRB decision is in – it’s impactful, but notably unfinished.
The Ninth Circuit enforced the Board’s order, including a bargaining order under NLRB v. Gissel Packing Co. That…
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/ Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law
Arbitration remains a valuable dispute-resolution tool for California employers, but an enforceable agreement alone is not enough. The outcome of a dispute can be shaped long before a claim is filed, through decisions about…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Labor & Employment Law
New FCRA Class Action Expands Potential Scope of AI Litigation -
In January 2026, job applicants Erin Kistler and Sruti Bhaumik filed a class action against Eightfold AI Inc., alleging that the company’s AI hiring platform…
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/ Civil Procedure, Labor & Employment Law, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
California lawmakers introduced Assembly Bill 1940 (AB 1940) in February 2026 to expressly include perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause within the definition of “sex” under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
The Ninth Circuit’s recent ruling in Avery v. TEKsystems, Inc. (9th Cir. 2026) 165 F.4th 1219, invalidating an arbitration agreement rolled out during pending litigation emphasizes the importance of clear communication with…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Procedure, Labor & Employment Law
