The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) launched the Employer Response Portal, where employers must submit separation information under New Jersey’s Unemployment Compensation Law.
The portal requires employers to proactively report layoffs, discharges, resignations, and retirements within
Latest from Davis+Gilbert PERKS
HIPAA Security Rule Overhaul Delayed to 2027
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has pushed back final action on its proposed overhaul of the HIPAA Security Rule from May 2026 to July 2027, giving covered entities and business associates additional time to prepare for what
Oregon OSHA Proposes New Workplace Violence Prevention Rule for Healthcare Employees
OSHA has proposed a new rule, OAR 437-002-0150, to implement the workplace violence prevention requirements of Senate Bill 537, enacted in 2025. The proposal would create a dedicated OSHA standard for healthcare employers, placing Oregon alongside California, Washington, Minnesota, Virginia,
Welcome to the New D+G PERKS
For years, D+G PERKS has shared insights on important developments affecting employers and workplace professionals. Today, we’re excited to launch the next chapter. D+G PERKS is now a dedicated blog designed to provide practical guidance on the legal, regulatory and
NLRB Signals Employer-Friendly Trend
The NLRB’s new General Counsel, Crystal S. Carey, just released Memo GC 26-04 and it’s a significant signal of where labor law enforcement is headed.
The Memo identifies some key positions she’s already taken, including seeking to overturn Biden-era precedents
San Francisco Raises the Stakes for Fair Chance Ordinance Compliance
The city just expanded its Fair Chance Ordinance. Under the new amendment, employers are now prohibited from considering out-of-state criminal convictions or arrests tied to conduct that’s lawful in California, including abortion-related healthcare, gender-affirming care, drag performances, and miscarriage-related care.
Connecticut and Colorado Employers Face New AI Hiring Compliance Requirements
AI-related employment regulations continue to expand at the state level, with recent developments in Connecticut and Colorado introducing new notice, disclosure, and oversight requirements for employers.
New York Federal Court Limits EFAA’s Reach in Workplace Discrimination Case
On August 14, 2026, the Southern District of New York issued a notable decision for employers addressing the scope of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) in Lane v. Salesforce, Inc. As previously discussed
California Federal Appeals Court Narrows Application of EFAA
On July 8, 2026, in a case of first impression, the Ninth Circuit (which includes California) interpreted the effective date of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA). As previously discussed in PERKS, the EFAA
New Illinois Law Requires Accommodations for Menopause-Related Conditions
Governor Pritzker has signed the Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act. In doing so, Illinois has followed Rhode Island and Philadelphia, in including menopause-related conditions as a protected status under the state’s anti-discrimination laws.