The federal Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) of 2022 allows a plaintiff alleging sexual harassment to opt out of an enforceable arbitration agreement. In
Continue Reading Labels Are Not Enough: Why Calling It ‘Sexual Harassment’ May Not Be Enough to Defeat Arbitration
New York City has amended its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act to provide new forms of leave and update existing leave requirements.
Continue Reading NYC Updates Safe and Sick Leave Requirements
FAA proposes a rule asserting federal preemption of state meal and rest break requirements for in-flight crew members.
Continue Reading FAA Proposes Rule to Preempt State Meal and Rest Break Laws for In-Flight Crews
New Jersey employers must now use the state’s live separation reporting portal and report employee departures within seven days.
Continue Reading New Jersey Launches Employee Separation Reporting Portal
California court holds sexual orientation harassment may qualify as sexual harassment under FEHA, allowing employees to avoid arbitration under the EFAA.
The Supreme Court’s decision in Flowers Foods v. Brock expands the FAA transportation worker exemption, affecting arbitration agreements across industries.
In Taduran v. Glidewell, the Fourth District Court of Appeal confirmed that proportionality, actual harm, employer good faith, and prompt remediation remain powerful factors in limiting both PAGA penalties and attorney’s fee exposure.
Continue Reading The PAGA Rebalance: Reducing Risk and Rewarding Compliance
Explore how state non-compete laws affect space industry employers and employees after the FTC abandoned its nationwide ban.
Continue Reading Houston, We Have a Covenant: Non-Compete Clauses in the Space Industry
California AB 2155 amends the California Arbitration Act, limiting enforcement of arbitration agreements excluded under federal law.
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.
Continue Reading When Is a PIP an Adverse Employment Action?