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August 13, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST
Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys in reviewing mid-year updates to California employment law. We will provide an overview of important case rulings, statutory developments thus far in 2026 and significant pending…
The California government launched what it describes as the first state tool to monitor and track the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce. The new California AI-Unemployment Tracker will be updated monthly and is intended to identify early warning…
The Maryland Department of Labor’s final regulations implementing the new paid family and medical leave insurance program provide important guidance for employers. Our Maryland colleagues provide insights as employers prepare for payroll contributions beginning Jan. 1, 2027, and for benefits…
As the July 23, 2026 effective date quickly approaches, employers should review and prepare to comply with the recent changes to the New York City Earned Sick and Safe Time regulations. You can read our colleague’s deep dive on the…
Hawaii has enacted a new law expanding the state’s family leave law to better support military families. Hawaii’s family leave statute will allow eligible employees to take unpaid family leave for qualifying military exigencies connected to a family member’s active-duty…
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s rollout of Executive Order (EO) 14398, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.” The coalition of plaintiff states challenges the EO and federal agency actions…
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On June 30th, California’s Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2155, which concerns the enforceability of written arbitration agreements in California. The bill amends Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281 and provides that any agreement unenforceable under the Federal Arbitration…
In today’s landmark Trump v. Barbara decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that children born in the United States are citizens at birth regardless of whether their parents are present in the country unlawfully or temporarily. The Court concluded that…
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