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New Jersey - General
Does the New Jersey Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (NJEPA) apply retroactively to claims for unequal pay that predate its effective date? Can a plaintiff-employee pursuing an unequal pay claim obtain discovery of comparator pay data nationwide, or are they limited only to those comparators working in
Federal Gov't - General
On December 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) published Advisory Opinion No. 25-12 (AO 25-12) concerning home care agencies’ proposal to market compensation packages, including sign-on bonuses, to prospective caregivers with the intention o
Colorado - General
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.
Federal Gov't - EEOC
In January 2026, through a series of party-line votes, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) continued its agency overhaul—revising internal voting procedures, restricting the general counsel’s litigation authority, and rescinding Biden-era harassment guidance. The moves signal tha
Kansas
Kansas recently became the latest state to pass legislation to restrict transgender individuals’ access to bathrooms and other private spaces in government-owned buildings. The legislation highlights legal questions over sex-segregated spaces in workplaces, as federal lawmakers consider national leg
Multinational Employers
The UK government recently released guidance clarifying that from January 1, 2027, employment tribunals will no longer be subject to a statutory cap when reaching judgments on unfair dismissal compensation claims. The rationale behind the change is revealed in the government’s January 2026 “ Factshe
FMLA - ADA, Interplay
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 different obligations for employers. Understanding the differences between the tw
California - General
As California aggressively pursues its transition to electric vehicles, the state faces a significant fiscal challenge: the steady erosion of gas tax revenue, the primary funding source for road construction, maintenance, and repair for decades.
Multinational Employers
The German quadrennial works council elections in spring 2026 are approaching. The modern workplace—with matrix structures, platform work, and home office arrangements—raises questions of who is entitled to vote, and where and when an independent establishment (or part thereof) exists. The German Fe
HR - General
On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued policy guidance indicating that it will administer its 8(a) business development program on a strictly neutral basis going forward. The guidance reflects a significant change in how the agency interprets and applies the statuto
Multinational Employers
Recent decisions by the Superior Court of Québec and the Ontario Superior Court to certify consumer class actions in personal data security-related cases mark a trend in Canada toward a new era of data privacy and litigation around the use of personal data—a trend that has implications for employers
Immigration - General
As immigration enforcement actions continue to rise, employers can prepare for inspections and minimize disruptions to their operations. This article summarizes steps employers can take before and during a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) inspection, as well as when employees are absen
Immigration - Visas
On January 30, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the initial registration period for the 2027 H-1B cap lottery. The registration period will open at noon (ET) on March 4, 2026, and will close at noon (ET) on March 19, 2026.
California - Wage & Hour
On February 2, 2026, the California Legislature declined to pass legislation ( Senate Bill (SB 310) ) that would have created a private right of action to recover unpaid wages. Employees who allege lost wages can still seek recovery either as a statutory penalty through the state Department of Labor
HR - Whistleblowing
On January 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an award of $1 million paid to a whistleblower for information that led to the prosecution of antitrust violations and fraud in automobile auctions under its newest monetary program—the Antitrust Whistleblower Award Program, launche
HR - Viruses
May an employer ask an employee about his or her vaccination status? And may the employer then take an adverse employment action based on that status? A recent case from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Finn v. Humane Society of the United States , found that employers
New Jersey - Wage & Hour
On January 28, 2026, the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division, issued a landmark decision in Cano and Bonelli v. County Concrete Corp. —a case that marks the first published appellate interpretation of New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave Law (ESLL).
Washington State - General
Washington’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is moving to make changes to its excavation, trenching, and shoring standard, and they want to hear from employers. On February 10-12, 2026, Washington’s State Department of Labor & Industries will hold public hearings on DOSH’s proposal
Federal Gov't - General
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Maine
Maine’s paid family and medical leave (PFML) program will begin paying benefits on May 1, 2026. Employers with at least one employee in Maine began making contributions to the PFML fund in January 2025 through employee payroll deductions and employer contributions. On January 20, 2026, the Maine Pai