In wage and hour news, on April 21, 2026, a former hourly employee filed a proposed California class action against a well-known consumer online review and local-business search platform alleging, among other claims, that the company failed to pay for
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U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Rule to Clarify “Joint Employer” Under the FLSA
On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a proposed rule to clarify how “joint employer” status is determined under the FLSA (a key federal wage/hour law).
“Joint employment” generally means that two or more separate entities can…
Illinois Launches Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act (NICLA)
Attention Illinois employers:
The Illinois Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act (NICLA) will become effective on June 1, 2026. This law provides unpaid leave to parents with infants in the NICU. The requirement applies to employers with 16 or more…
Maine Launches Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Effective May 1, 2026
Attention Maine employers:
Starting May 1, 2026, benefits become available to Maine employees under the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. Maine’s PFML law provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave for medical, bonding,…
Federal Court Rejects “Reverse Discrimination” Claim Based on CBS Diversity Initiatives
In more DEI news, a federal court in California rejected a former news anchor’s “reverse” discrimination claim against CBS and Paramount Broadcasting, in which he claimed that he was fired due to his race (white). The court found that the…
Executive Order 14398 Imposes New DEI Restrictions on Federal Contractors
Federal contractors and subcontractors, take note:
On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order No. 14398, which requires that a new contract clause be added to all contracts and contract-like instruments with Executive departments and agencies within 30 days,…
SDNY Holds Gender Discrimination Claims Subject to Arbitration Under the EFAA
Since the passage of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA), federal courts have struggled to determine what types of gender-based allegations can still be compelled to arbitration and which must be litigated in court.…
Washington State Enacts Broad Ban on Employee and Contractor Non‑Compete Agreements
Washington State employers:
The state is banning worker non-competes starting in June 2027. Last week, Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law an expansion of the state’s already restrictive approach to non-competes.
The law states that, beginning June 2027, nearly all…
Oregon Federal Court Blocks Termination of Grants Tied to DEI‑Related Speech
In DEI news:
On March 12, 2026, a federal judge in the District of Oregon granted a preliminary injunction on First Amendment grounds, holding that various environmental groups were likely to succeed on the merits of their claims that the…
NLRB and DOL Signal Reduced Enforcement of Workplace Rule Violations
NLRB General Counsel and DOL Relax Scrutiny in Workplaces
In a memo on February 27, 2026, Crystal Carey, NLRB General Counsel, directed NLRB Regional Offices to be less aggressive in policing alleged violations of Board law with respect to workplace…