New Jersey employers:
Recent amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), which take effect on July 17, 2026, expand leave protections for employees and compliance obligations for employers. The NJFLA provides employees with up to 12 weeks of…
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced today that it is rescinding its interpretive guidelines regarding affirmative action under Title VII and the affirmative action section of its compliance manual.
These guidelines had been in effect for approximately 40…
New York Employers:
Earlier this month, the New York Legislature passed the “NY No Severance Ultimatums Act.” While not yet sent to the Governor for signature, once signed into law it would take immediate effect.
Key takeaway from the pending…
Big changes are coming for Connecticut employers.
A newly passed law will expand employers’ obligations relating to pay transparency, repayment agreements, employee notices, overtime pay guides, and workplace accommodations.
With an October 1, 2026 effective date, now is the time…
A recent Seventh Circuit (IL, IN, WI) decision serves as a reminder about the importance of conducting prompt investigations in response to employee complaints of harassment.
Sanchez v. El Milagro, Inc. dba El Milagro, No. 24-3250 (7th Cir. May 27,…
Connecticut employers: new compliance obligations are on the horizon.
A comprehensive new law taking effect October 1, 2026 will expand requirements across several areas, including pay transparency, repayment agreements, disability accommodation notices, overtime pay guides, and lactation accommodations.
Employers should…
Can an employee object to AI use in the workplace on religious grounds?
Recently in North Carolina, a software engineer who is a Unitarian Universalist, successfully obtained a religious-based workplace accommodation after stating that environmental and ethical objections to AI…
Virginia Employers:
Employment law developments continue to be red hot. In the last month, we have updated our followers on significant updates relating to non-competes, pay transparency, and paid family leave.
Since these updates, Virginia has enacted a statewide paid…
We’re proud to share that Davis+Gilbert’s Labor + Employment practice has been recognized in the Chambers USA 2026 guide for the 14th consecutive year.
The group’s longstanding ranking reflects its experience helping employers address day-to-day workplace challenges, manage risk and…
New York Employers:
Last month, a bill that would require New York employers to provide current and former employees with access to their personnel records passed both houses of the New York State legislature.
The law would take effect 60…
