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.
Continue Reading California Appellate Court Clarifies Standard for Knowledge of Employee’s Disability
Continue Reading WHD Guidance Clarifies Unpaid Meal Break Compliance Under the FLSA
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.
Continue Reading Supreme Court Set to Resolve Circuit Split Over Title IX Applicability to Employment Discrimination Claims
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.
Continue Reading Virginia Governor Signs Senate Bill 170, Targeting Noncompete Agreements
The New Jersey Senate has introduced Bill S1631, which would expand the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination to prohibit discrimination based on height and weight in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
Changes to the UK’s IR35 regime, also known as the off-payroll working rules, will take effect in April 2026. The regulation continues to play an important role in how businesses engage contractors operating through personal service companies.
On Jan. 28, 2026, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Avery v. TEKsystems, Inc. affirmed a district court order refusing to enforce an arbitration agreement rolled out during class litigation.
Continue Reading Ninth Circuit Warns California Employers Implementing Arbitration Agreements Mid-Litigation
On Jan. 17, 2026, then-Gov. Phil Murphy enacted Assembly Bill A-3451/S-2950, which amends the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), expanding its coverage to impact a greater number of employers
Continue Reading New Jersey Expands Family Leave Act Coverage
On Jan. 8, 2026, the Supreme Court of Virginia upheld a decision to overturn a $2 billion jury verdict in the Appian v. Pegasystems trade secrets dispute, where a unanimous jury found that Pega violated the Virginia Computer Crimes Act and misappropriated Appian’s trade secrets.
Continue Reading Virginia Supreme Court Orders New Trial in $2 Billion Trade Secrets Case
The UK’s Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA), which received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, introduces wide-ranging reforms to UK employment law.
Continue Reading UK Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Reforms, Timeline, and Practical Considerations for Employers