New York City has amended its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act to provide new forms of leave and update existing leave requirements.
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FAA Proposes Rule to Preempt State Meal and Rest Break Laws for In-Flight Crews
FAA proposes a rule asserting federal preemption of state meal and rest break requirements for in-flight crew members.
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New Jersey Launches Employee Separation Reporting Portal
New Jersey employers must now use the state’s live separation reporting portal and report employee departures within seven days.
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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 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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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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Could New Jersey Soon Offer Height and Weight Protections Under the Law Against Discrimination?
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.
Threshold Changes to UK Off-Payroll Working Rules (IR35): End User and Contractor Considerations
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.