Employers hiring employees in Colorado beware! You may inadvertently commit a hate crime without even knowing it.
The Colorado legislature ended the 2026 regular session by passing a law that makes it a hate crime for an employer, or that
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2026 HR Legal Summit: Keynote Speaker Announced
This year’s 14th Annual HR Legal Summit, co-hosted with Ballard Spahr’s Labor & Employment Group, will feature keynote speaker, Christina Butler.
Christina is a former Emmy-nominated television news anchor and reporter with two decades of experience connecting with audiences during
Early Registration for Maryland FAMLI Now Open
Maryland employers can now register early for the State’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (“FAMLI”) program as part of the Maryland Department of Labor’s employer registration “soft launch.”
The soft launch gives employers an opportunity to create their FAMLI accounts,
Last-Mile Delivery Drivers May Avoid Arbitration Under Supreme Court Ruling
As online shopping and rapid delivery services continue to reshape the economy, employers increasingly rely on individuals who transport goods for their “last mile,” from warehouses and distribution centers to retail locations and consumers. A recent Supreme Court decision may
SEPA SHRM and Ballard Spahr LLP 2026 HR Legal Summit
As HR professionals face increasingly complex legal challenges, having a reliable “compass” is critical. Join us for the 14th Annual HR Legal Summit, co-hosted with Ballard Spahr’s Labor & Employment Group, to learn how to navigate the law in an
Legal Rulings Seek to Curtail LGBTQ Rights
Consistent with the Trump Administration’s longstanding stance on “gender ideology,” several recent legal developments have curtailed or sought to limit LGBTQ rights. Collectively, these actions reflect a broader trend of renewed efforts to limit LGBTQ protections at the
Maryland Graduate Assistant Unionization Bill Passes: What Universities Should Know
On April 13, 2026, the Maryland General Assembly passed a bill granting graduate assistants at the University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County collective bargaining rights. The bill passed both chambers with amendments, and pending
New Executive Order Targets “Racially Discriminatory DEI Activities” by Federal Contractors
On March 26, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order 14398, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” the latest in a series of executive actions targeting DEI practices in the federal contracting space. This latest Executive Order requires federal contractors and
Maryland Poised to Ban Captive Audience Meetings
Maryland is set to join a growing number of states banning so-called “captive audience” meetings, in which employers require their employees to hear their views on political or religious matters, including membership in a labor union. If signed by Governor
GSA Issues New Certification Requirement for Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance
In response to President Trump’s Executive Orders taking action against “illegal DEI” programs, individual federal agencies have begun incorporating certification requirements into grant programs, including the General Services Administration (“GSA”). On January 28, 2026, the GSA announced for public comment