Today, the Second Circuit heard oral arguments in a significant case about interpretation of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) — the 2022 law that allows individuals alleging sexual harassment to opt out of
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Department of Labor Issues Temporary Enforcement Relief for SECURE 2.0 Retirement Plan Disclosure Requirements
Under SECURE 2.0, for plan years beginning after December 31, 2025, employer-sponsored retirement must provide a minimum number of statements on paper (for defined contribution plans at least 1 annually and for defined benefit plans at least once every 3…
Colorado Lawmakers Pass Bill That Repeals and Replaces Comprehensive AI Law Following Constitutional Challenge
Colorado Employers: A Highly Anticipated Update for You:
Colorado’s comprehensive AI law (the “CO AI Law”), originally set to take effect June 30, 2026, has been stayed by a federal magistrate judge following a constitutional challenge brought by xAI and…
EEOC Announces it is Seeking to Rescind the EEO-1 Data Collection Form
On May 14, 2026, the EEOC announced that it is seeking to rescind the EEO-1 data collection form.
Since 1966, the EEO-1 report has required certain private and public employers to submit data on the representation of different demographic groups…
Break Down and Analysis of U.S. Department of Labor’s Proposed Fiduciary “Safe Harbor” for Investment Selection
What matters more when selecting 401(k) investments: results or process? A new proposal from the U.S. Department of Labor suggests the answer may be clearer than ever.
In a newly issued Benefits + Compensation alert, Mark Bokert, Alan Hahn, AliceRose…
Connecticut Governor Signs Bill into Law That Expands Employment Protections and Compliance Obligations
Connecticut employers:
The Connecticut governor has signed into law a wide-reaching bill that significantly expands employment protections and compliance obligations
Effective 10/1/26, CT employers must:
- include on both internal and public job postings both the wage rate or range for
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New Jersey Department of Labor Adopts New Regulations For Determining Whether A Worker Is An Independent Contractor or An Employee
New Jersey employers:
On May 5, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development adopted new regulations clarifying the state’s statutory “ABC test” for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee. These regulations apply…
Second Circuit Limits FLSA Collective Actions, Restricting Notice to Out‑of‑State Plaintiffs Without Personal Jurisdiction
New York, Connecticut and Vermont employers, take note!
On May 4, 2026, the Second Circuit issued a ruling that affects FLSA collective actions. In Provencher v. Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution LLC, the court rules that a federal district court may…
Key Trends and Next Steps Surrounding Subscription Business Compliance
Subscription businesses beware: the compliance landscape is shifting quickly, and regulators are paying close attention.
Even with uncertainty around the FTC’s “click to cancel” rule, enforcement isn’t slowing down. Federal and state authorities continue to prioritize automatic renewal practices, with…
New Employment Laws in Virginia Forbid Non-Competition Agreements and Asking About Salary Histories
Virginia employers, take note.
Effective July 1, 2026, a series of new employment laws will go into effect in Virginia. Two of the key changes for employers are:
- Non-competition agreements will be unenforceable against employees terminated without cause unless the
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