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United States: Employment – 2026 Mid-Year Updates
State and local employment laws underwent significant changes in early 2026, with new restrictions on stay-or-pay provisions, expanded paid family and medical leave programs, enhanced pay transparency requirements, and increased regulation of artificial intelligence in employment decisions. How are these developments reshaping employer obligations and what compliance steps should organizations take to navigate this evolving legal landscape?
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Mayer Brown
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New York’s “No Severance Ultimatums Act” Would Increase Severance Agreement Requirements
New York's Legislature has passed the "No Severance Ultimatums Act," which would impose significant new requirements on employers offering severance agreements to New York employees. The bill mandates a 21-day consideration period, a 7-day revocation window, and prohibits coercive tactics, expanding federal protections currently limited to workers aged 40 and older to nearly all New York employees. Employers must prepare for immediate implementation if Governor Hochul signs the bill, as non-compliant agreem
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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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The Last Yard: Tesla’s Factory Workers Join The Expanding Universe Of FAA-Exempt Transportation Workers
A California appellate court ruled that Tesla's yard hostlers—workers who move trailers containing interstate-shipped auto parts within factory grounds—qualify as transportation workers exempt from the Federal Arbitration Act. The decision expands the scope of the FAA's transportation worker exemption beyond traditional drivers and may affect arbitration agreement enforceability for employers whose workers handle goods in interstate commerce, even if those workers never leave company premises.
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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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Virginia Employers: Reminder About New Job Posting And Salary History Rules
Virginia employers face a wave of new employment law requirements starting July 1, 2026, that will fundamentally change hiring and compensation practices. These changes include mandatory pay transparency in job postings and prohibitions on asking candidates about their salary history. Understanding these upcoming requirements is essential for employers to ensure compliance and avoid potential legal pitfalls.
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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Employer Beware: New Requirements For Employers With New Hires In Colorado
Colorado has enacted legislation that classifies certain employer practices regarding government-issued identification as hate crimes, creating new compliance obligations for businesses operating in the state. Employers must now navigate strict time limits on retaining identification documents and implement mandatory notice procedures when verifying employment eligibility. Non-compliance carries criminal penalties and exposes employers to private lawsuits from affected individuals.
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Ballard Spahr LLP
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Have District Courts “Answered” The Supreme Court’s Call For More Pleading Replies? Rule 7(a)(7) After Cunningham v. Cornell
One year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Cunningham v. Cornell University that addressed the bar for pleading a prohibited transaction claim under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq. (“ERISA”). Although Cunningham focused on ERISA pleading, the case is also notable because the Court expressly reminded district courts that they “can use existing tools at their disposal to screen out meritless claims before discovery.”
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Cohen & Gresser
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Sweeping Amendments Impose New Obligations On Employers Conducting Criminal Background Checks In Washington Starting 1 July 2026
Washington state has dramatically expanded its Fair Chance Act through 2025 legislation, imposing substantially more demanding requirements on employers when inquiring about criminal history, conducting background checks, and making employment decisions. The amendments introduce conditional offer requirements, individualized assessment mandates, and strict notice procedures that will fundamentally reshape hiring practices across the state.
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K&L Gates LLP
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2026 HR Legal Summit: Keynote Speaker Announced (Video)
The 14th Annual HR Legal Summit returns in 2026 with keynote speaker Christina Butler, a former Emmy-nominated television news anchor who now specializes in helping professionals become stronger, more effective communicators. This full-day conference will provide CLE and HR certification credits while bringing together labor and employment law professionals for insights on workplace legal issues.
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Ballard Spahr LLP
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