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Moving Forward on Noncompetes: Key Takeaways from the Federal Trade Commission’s Noncompete Workshop

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On January 27, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or the “Commission”) held a noncompete workshop (the “Workshop”) that discussed the Commission’s role in addressing noncompete agreements under the Trump-Vance...more

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Osha Online Reporting Due by March 1st

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The March 1st deadline for OSHA online reporting is approaching. Many employers are required to submit workplace injury and illness information electronically. Now is a great time to confirm whether your business needs to...more

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

W-4 “Exempt” Claims: What Employers Need to Know Before Accepting Revised Forms

At the start of every year my social media algorithms are often inundated with ads for “tax strategists” and ways to decrease your taxes. New this year (at least to me) are posts providing “advice” on how to minimize income...more

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EEOC Rescinds 2024 Harassment Guidance

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On January 22, 2026, the EEOC decided in a 2-1 decision to rescind its comprehensive “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace.” This guidance was published by the EEOC on April 29, 2024, representing the EEOC’s...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Decision regarding New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave Law provides much-needed guidance

Since 2018, New Jersey employees have been entitled to paid sick leave pursuant to New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave Law. But guidance from the courts on interpreting the law has been sparse. On January 28, however, New...more

Maynard Nexsen

2026 California Employment Law Update: Designated Person for Paid Family Leave

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Passed in late 2025, California Senate Bill 590 will, commencing July 1, 2028, expand eligibility for benefits under the paid family leave program to include individuals who take time off work to care for a seriously ill...more

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EEOC Rescinds Prior Harassment Guidance: What Employers Need to Know Now

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On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC” or the “Agency”) voted 2-1 to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace (the “Guidance”). See here. The decision, which...more

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2026 California Employment Law Update: Preservation of Training Records

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Commencing January 1, 2026, California Senate Bill 513 requires that personnel records relating to the employee’s performance include “education and training records” and require employers to ensure those records include: (1)...more

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German Federal Labor Court Strengthens Religious Freedom Protections for Airport Security Personnel

The German Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG)) has addressed the permissibility of wearing religious headscarves at work on multiple occasions. In its decision of January 29, 2026 (Ref. No. 8 AZR 49/25), the...more

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LWDA Issues Groundbreaking PAGA Regulations

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In a first, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) issued proposed rulemaking on Feb. 6 concerning interpretation of the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The regulations come after...more

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Preparing For The Workplace Fairness Act: Dispute Resolution, Risks And Next Steps For Employers

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At a glance - On 4 November 2025, Singapore's Parliament passed the Workplace Fairness (Dispute Resolution) Bill, which establishes a dispute resolution framework for workplace discrimination claims. With this second...more

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EEOC Rescinds Harassment Guidance on Gender Identity: What Employers Need to Know

Employers are facing renewed uncertainty about workplace protections for gender identity after federal agency guidance was recently withdrawn. On January 22, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2-1...more

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Almost 20 Years of Section 409A: Is Your Documentation Still in Sync?

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It has been nearly 20 years since Internal Revenue Code Section 409A transformed the rules governing nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC). Many employers updated written plan documents by the 2008 deadline—and haven’t...more

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ADA Meets FMLA: Where They Overlap and Where They Diverge

An employee’s medical condition may implicate both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) at the same time, but the two laws use distinct eligibility frameworks and impose...more

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Illinois now requires employers to disclose the use of AI for employment-related decisions

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As of January 1, 2026, the Illinois Human Rights Act was amended to require employers to disclose the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for any employment-related decisions, including hiring, promotion, or discipline....more

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Colorado Implements Changes to Wage and Hour Rules for 2026

Several important changes will impact legal compliance for Colorado employers in 2026. This article summarizes the most notable changes, particularly concerning wage and hour rules....more

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New Jersey Legislation Introduces New Labor Standards for Cannabis Operations

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New Jersey recently enacted legislation expanding labor protections for employees working in the state’s licensed cannabis industry. ...more

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TPS for Haiti Remains in Effect Following Federal Court Stay

Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation and related benefits were scheduled to terminate on Feb. 3, 2026. On Feb. 2, 2026, Judge Ana C. Reyes of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued an...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Plan Now for FY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will conduct its annual electronic registration process for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 H-1B cap from March 4, 2026 to March 19, 2026. Employers seeking to register...more

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UK Employment Rights Act 2025: Industrial Relations And Trade Union Reform

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It’s been a busy week for developments under the Employment Rights Act 2025, with more pieces of the industrial relations jigsaw emerging. Our latest reference table on industrial relations and trade union reforms brings...more

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Getting Ready for Gameday: California’s Labor Commissioner vs. Employers

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As the world turns its eyes to California this weekend for Super Bowl LX, employers doing business in California may not only think of warm weather and great football, but also the Labor Commissioner, aka the Division of...more

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Litigation-Driven Extensions: USCIS TPS Pages Updated, End Dates TBD

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A wave of last-minute litigation aimed at stopping Temporary Protected Status (TPS) terminations is driving rapid, high-impact updates on the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) TPS webpages. As of this writing,...more

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DOL Notice Indicates Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Does Not Apply to Contracts Entered Into or Renewed After January 29, 2022

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In 2014 President Obama issued Executive Order 13658, creating a minimum wage for work performed on or in connection with certain federal contracts that is higher than the minimum wage applicable to employers subject to just...more

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Untangling the Varying Requirements of State and Local Fair Workweek Laws

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Many localities across the United States, including Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Berkeley, San Francisco, and Emeryville, California; New York City, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chicago and Evanston, Illinois;...more

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UK Employment Law in 2026: Preparing for a Watershed Year of Reform

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In our recent article exploring key global employment law trends for 2026, we identified ‘landmark labour reform’ as a defining theme for the year ahead. The UK was a key example of a jurisdiction undergoing such change and...more

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