California AB 2155 amends the California Arbitration Act, limiting enforcement of arbitration agreements excluded under federal law.
When Is a PIP an Adverse Employment Action?
A performance improvement plan — also referred to as a “PIP” — is a human resources tool commonly used by employers. As illustrated by the recent decision in Walsh v. HNTB Corporation, 169 F.4th 330 (1st Cir. 2026), not all PIPs are created equal in evaluating when they may serve as a basis for an employment discrimination claim.
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California Appellate Court Clarifies Standard for Knowledge of Employee’s Disability
In Husband v. Target Corp., a California appellate court held that FEHA disability liability does not arise where an employer lacked actual or imputed knowledge of an employee’s disability at the time of termination, offering useful guidance for California employers on accommodation obligations.
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WHD Guidance Clarifies Unpaid Meal Break Compliance Under the FLSA
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has confirmed that a 30-minute unpaid meal period can remain FLSA-compliant even where employees voluntarily spend part of the break walking to parking or clearing security, provided they are fully relieved of duties.
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Supreme Court Expands Reach of FAA’s Transportation Worker Exemption
The Supreme Court addressed whether workers performing intrastate deliveries may fall within the FAA’s transportation worker exemption.
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Hollywood Production Dispute Highlights Reach of FEHA Retaliation Protections
The court examined claims brought by Blake Lively arising from the production of It Ends With Us, addressing the application of California law to alleged retaliation.
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Supreme Court Set to Resolve Circuit Split Over Title IX Applicability to Employment Discrimination Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Crowther v. Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, a case that could determine whether Title IX provides employees of federally funded educational institutions a private right of action for sex discrimination and retaliation claims.
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Employment Law Beyond Earth: Emerging Trends in the Space Workforce
As commercial space activity grows, courts are applying wage-and-hour, labor, and termination laws to private space employers without special exemptions.
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California Courts Chart Their Own Course on Ministerial Exception in Wage and Hour Cases
Recent California appellate decisions are reshaping how religious organizations may need to think about wage and hour exposure.
Virginia Governor Signs Senate Bill 170, Targeting Noncompete Agreements
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed Senate Bill 170 into law on April 13, 2026, introducing significant new restrictions on noncompete agreements that apply to all Virginia employees – not just low-wage workers. Employers should review and update their agreements and workplace postings ahead of the July 1, 2026, effective date.
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