State Employment Law Articles

In a recent ruling, a federal court in New Jersey granted an employer’s request to transfer a remote employee’s suit alleging age discrimination and unlawful failure to grant medical accommodation under both federal and New Jersey state law to a federal district court in the employer’s home state of

Washington State is close to banning all employment-based and independent-contractor-based noncompete agreements after the state legislature passed a bill declaring that “noncompetition covenants” are “void and unenforceable” and that employers are prohibited from enforcing them. The legislation, wh

New York Department of Health Issues Updated Guidance on Wage Parity Compliance Forms and Certification Submission Dates On March 9, 2026, the New York Department of Health (DOH) issued updated guidance for Licensed Home Care Services Agencies (LHCSAs), Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MMCOs), C

In its recent decision, Galvin v. Roxbury Community College , No. SJC-13754 (January 27, 2026), the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) unanimously affirmed that the Massachusetts Whistleblower Act (MWA) affords protection to employees, even when they are involved in the wrongdoing to which t

Assembly Bill (AB) 1940 , introduced in February 2026, represents a potentially significant development in California employment law. If enacted, this legislation would expressly include perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause within the definition of “sex” under the California Fair Employment a

California Risk Assessments: Seven Steps for Employers Effective January 1, 2026, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires certain employers to complete detailed, documented risk assessments before engaging in many routine data processing practices. Because the assessments must be finaliz

Missouri’s Labor and Industrial Relations Commission ruled that without a competing PPD disability rating, an Administrative Law Judge is not free to substitute their own opinion.

Nevada Supreme Court Unanimously Requires Prevailing-Wage Disputes to Be Resolved by the Nevada Labor Commissioner On February 26, 2026, the Nevada Supreme Court issued a long-awaited en banc decision confirming that Nevada’s Prevailing Wage Statutes (NRS Chapter 338) do not allow employees to recov

New York State has amended the Trapped at Work Act, narrowing its scope and providing much‑needed clarity for employers.

Training repayment agreements, claw-back provisions, and “stay bonuses” are under serious scrutiny in California. What looks like a smart retention strategy may actually be an unlawful penalty. In this episode, Jen breaks down what California now considers an illegal stay-or-pay agreement, where emp

Delaware Affirms Adequacy of Equity Awards as Non-Compete Contract Consideration Despite Forfeiture In early February 2026, the Supreme Court of Delaware issued a very important and potentially far-reaching decision, finding equity awards that are later forfeited or clawed back can constitute adequa

Join Nathan Milner and Cynthia Chin for an in-depth review into the common and complex coverage issues that arise in WC claims in the Transportation Industry.

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Virginia General Assembly Sends Bill Limiting Non-Competes to Governor’s Desk On March 4, 2026, the Virginia General Assembly approved Senate Bill No. 170 , which amends the existing non-compete statute to limit the enforceability of restrictive covenants for certain terminated employees. If enacted

On January 14, 2026, a bill titled “Concerning Worker Safety Protections,” was introduced in the Colorado House of Representatives. House Bill (HB) 26-1054 , looks to impose a general duty on employers to maintain workplaces free from recognized hazards. This bill is significant because, if enacted,

Warehouse Quota Notice Laws: Connecticut Joins the Club As we reported back in 2021, California passed a first-in-the-nation law requiring certain employers operating warehouses and distribution centers to provide notice to employees of any productivity quotas, along with an identification of the ad

A bill that has advanced to the Arizona Senate would allow employees to seek damages and injunctive relief against employers that violate state or federal laws prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) “policies” and “concepts.” If passed and not vetoed, this legislation could increase unce

New York recently enacted amendments to the Trapped at Work Act that delay its effective date to December 19, 2026, and redraw several key boundaries. The statute still broadly prohibits employment agreements that require an employee to pay money if employment ends before a stated period.

Alabama has joined a growing number of states restricting the use of nondisclosure agreements in cases involving sexual abuse. On February 18, 2026, Governor Kay Ivey signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 30 , known as “Trey’s Law.”

On December 19, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (Senate Bill S8338) that amended the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) to expressly recognize disparate impact as a basis for employment discrimination claims. Under the amended NYSHRL, a discriminatory practice may be established