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Benefits - ERISA
As employers begin 2026, a new wave of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) litigation is emerging involving voluntary products that serves as an important reminder that accurate Form 5500 reporting, fiduciary best practices, and good governance procedures are important for all ERISA-gove
California - General
California’s “Workplace Know Your Rights Act,” SB 294, introduces significant new requirements for California employers beginning Feb. 1, 2026, with important implications for immigration‑related enforcement and employee rights. The law is intended to ensure that all employees, including immigrant w
Benefits - ERISA
ERISA litigation continues to expand in unprecedented fashion, reshaping the landscape for employers, plan sponsors, and service providers. As we move into 2026, all indications suggest that this trend will accelerate. Four lawsuits filed in late December may represent the beginning of a significant
Puerto Rico
The Governor of Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency due to high levels of influenza triggering an additional five days of paid sick leave for certain employees. Read more from our Puerto Rico colleagues here. Continue Reading
Benefits - HIPAA
HIPAA compliance requirements continue to evolve, and recent court decisions have understandably drawn significant attention. Last summer, we examined these developments in our Workplace Privacy Report article, analyzing how a Texas federal district court decision affected the HIPAA Reproductive Hea
HR - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
As Data Privacy Day 2026 approaches, organizations face an inflection point in privacy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity compliance. The pace of technological adoption, in particular AI tools, continues to outstrip legal, governance, and risk frameworks. At the same time, regulators, plain
Puerto Rico
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Sex and Gender Discrimination
\\\\t The EEOC voted 2-1 to rescind its 2024 harassment guidance over concerns that the guidance exceeded Title VII authority and to comply with President Trump’s executive order regarding gender identity issues.
Puerto Rico
\\\\t The Puerto Rico Supreme Court found that the Women’s Advocate Office (OPM) has the authority to investigate and fine public and private employers for violations of women’s rights under Puerto Rico constitution and laws, including employment laws.
Florida - General
A blend of evolving judicial interpretation, aggressive plaintiffs’ counsel, and decades-old statutory language has brought new life to the Florida Security of Communications Act (FSCA) as a vehicle for challenging commonplace website technologies. At its core, the FSCA was enactedto protect privacy
Labor Law - General
From evolving class action rules to regulatory updates and major U.S. Supreme Court cases, what happens at the federal level fuels a world of workplace decision-making. These are the essential legal trends and developments that will inform planning and compliance across industries in 2026.
HR - General
A wave of recently enacted state and local labor and employment legislation is reshaping employer compliance obligations as these measures take effect. Spanning traditional issues such as accommodations and wage and hour requirements as well as emerging areas like employee monitoring and data use, t
Multinational Employers
From technological innovation and digital nomadism to physical + emotional safety considerations and more, what work is, how it gets done, who does it and what workplaces mean will continue to engage employers in 2026.
HR - General
Workforce data not only shapes how employment decisions are made — but how they’re scrutinized. Whether addressing pay equity, evaluating AI tools or managing reorganizations, 2026 is a good year for employers to anticipate risk early, align with compliance obligations and support decisions that hol
Federal Gov't - General
As 2026 unfolds, the focus shifts to the practical priorities of federal agencies that are being shaped by newly established quorums.
HR - General
As the administration enters its second year, employers face a fast‑shifting mix of federal priorities and the state‑level and market responses they prompt. The Year Ahead 2026 connects the dots across agencies, multijurisdictional legislation, litigation, technology and workforce trends — equipping
Title VII - EEO-1
\\\\t Workforce-related reporting obligations to federal and state governments extend beyond the Employer Information Report (EEO-1 Report) and include emerging state-specific workforce and pay data reporting requirements. \\\\t Coverage thresholds, information discl
California - Wage & Hour
Ahead of the May 13, 2026, filing deadline, the California Civil Rights Department has released preliminary templates and updated FAQs for the 2025 pay data reporting cycle. Although these simplified templates may still be revised, they highlight new mandatory data fields, including exemption status
California - Cal/OSHA
Unless exempt, California employers must post their annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses in a visible and easily accessible location at each worksite from February 1 through April 30, 2026. Employers must use Cal/OSHA Form 300A for this posting. Cal/OSHA provides guidance on how to