United States: Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

Virginia’s new noncompete law — effective July 1, 2026 — bans noncompete agreements if an employer terminates an employee without cause and does not provide severance benefits or other monetary compensation. Employers should start preparing for compliance now to avoid costly penalties.

Navigating health insurance after job loss can be overwhelming, but COBRA provides a crucial lifeline for maintaining employer-sponsored coverage.

In this series, we break down the key risks, compliance challenges, and practical considerations every employer should understand.

State attorneys general across the nation are taking decisive action on multiple fronts, from challenging corporate mergers and protecting immigrant rights to defending workplace protections and combating alleged federal censorship. These coordinated multistate efforts and individual state initiatives demonstrate the expanding role of AGs in shaping policy on healthcare transparency, consumer protection, immigration, media consolidation, environmental accountability, and free speech. The outcomes of these c

The Second District Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's denial of a motion to compel arbitration in an employment dispute, finding that multiple onboarding documents created a valid arbitration...

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed new rules on joint employment status under major federal labor laws, while bipartisan legislation aims to require workplace labor rights notices...

The Federal Trade Commission has shifted from pursuing a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements to a targeted enforcement strategy focused on case-by-case investigations and consent orders. Recent enforcement actions reveal the agency's priorities, particularly regarding blanket noncompetes affecting low-wage workers and restrictions in the healthcare industry that may limit patient access to care.

On April 15, 2026, the US Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued Technical Release 2026-01 , which provides guidance on the “application of ERISA’s fiduciary requirements and preemption provisions to proxy advisory services.”

President Donald Trump appointed current Member James Murphy as chairman of the National Labor Relations Board.