Employment Law and Labour Law

The US Treasury and IRS have proposed regulations that would eliminate longstanding exceptions allowing tax-exempt private schools to maintain race-conscious admissions and scholarship policies. Following the Supreme Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, these rules would apply to all private educational institutions, including K-12 schools not directly affected by that ruling, and could result in loss of tax-exempt status for noncompliance.

Federal contractors face evolving affirmative action obligations as OFCCP eliminates disability data collection requirements while maintaining veteran reporting mandates. Employment law experts examine the regulatory changes taking effect September 21st and outline critical compliance steps contractors must take to navigate the shifting landscape of workplace diversity obligations.

A landmark class action lawsuit challenges Workday's AI-powered recruiting tools, alleging they systematically discriminate against job applicants based on race, gender, age, and disability. The plaintiffs' sweeping motion for class certification seeks to prove that algorithmic screening systems produce measurable disparities across thousands of employers, potentially reshaping how courts evaluate AI-driven employment decisions. Will the court accept that one AI engine creates common questions, or will indi

An ERISA plan’s deadline for filing a lawsuit is a powerful defense—but only if your plan can actually use it. Burying it in the plan document, or even spelling it out in the summary plan description (SPD), may not be enough. A recent federal appeals court decision is a pointed reminder to check what participants are actually told when their claims are denied.

A federal judge denied a motion for summary judgment by Dish Network in a class action lawsuit under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The case involves allegations that the satellite company breached its fiduciary duty under ERISA by retaining certain target-date funds (TDFs) despite their lackluster performance.

In Pover v. The Capital Group Cos. Inc. et al., Case Number 24-5298, a split panel of the Ninth Circuit affirmed a California trial court’s denial of a motion to compel arbitration in a 401(k) self-dealing class action lawsuit against Capital Group. The court held that the provision in Capital Group’s retirement plan documents requiring dispute resolution outside the courtroom was unenforceable because it would nullify rights under ERISA.

For California workplaces, the new laws change the ground rules: one law governs the role automated tools may play in disciplinary and termination decisions, another adds AI-specific content to mass layoff notices, and the third limits AI-enabled employee monitoring. In this update, we explain what each law requires or forbids, how the law will be enforced, and the steps we recommend employers take.

As artificial intelligence races forward, California employment law sprints alongside. Two new employment-related AI bills have been signed into law imposing new requirements...

Although the law took effect in 2023, the NJDOL delayed implementation and enforcement of compliance while the agency built the electronic reporting system.

New York City's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection and the Manhattan District Attorney's Office have formalized an unprecedented enforcement partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding that enables coordinated investigations and information sharing across civil and criminal proceedings. This collaboration targets wage theft, tenant harassment, and fraud against immigrants..

A federal judge recently granted preliminary approval to a $4.9 million class settlement involving Cargill Meat Solutions workers who alleged unpaid overtime for time spent walking to time clocks and undergoing COVID-19 health screenings. This case highlights critical differences between federal and Pennsylvania state law regarding compensable work hours, particularly concerning preliminary activities performed on employer premises.

As the opioid epidemic continues to impact workplaces nationwide, OSHA has issued new guidance to help employers prepare for and respond to overdose emergencies. The September 2026 Fact Sheet outlines practical strategies for maintaining reversal medications, training workers to recognize overdose symptoms, and implementing emergency response protocols.