Employment Law and Labour Law

On April 22, 2026, the US Department of Labor, through its Wage and Hour Division, issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) addressing joint employer status under federal wage and hour and leave laws.

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

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.

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

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

The trucking industry is a backbone of the U.S. economy, delivering goods across thousands of miles each day. Yet for many women, pursuing a career behind the wheel comes with unique obstacles.

FinCEN’s March 30, 2026, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) marks a major step toward fully operationalizing the agency’s whistleblower program, designed to incentivize reporting of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), sanctions, IEEPA, and other illicit finance violations.

On April 1, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) to establish a formal whistleblower program under the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”). While much of the discussion has focused on what the proposed rule will do, the more fundamental question is why such a rule became necessary.

A recent Ninth Circuit decision highlights how private whistleblowers can drive significant False Claims Act litigation and settlements even when the federal government declines to intervene or actively seeks dismissal. The case examines the boundaries of attorney fee enhancements in FCA cases, particularly when counsel achieves unprecedented results without government support.

On April 22, 2026, the US Department of Labor, through its Wage and Hour Division, issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) addressing joint employer status under federal wage and hour and leave laws.

Executive Summary: On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final order (“Final Order”) placing FDA-approved drug products containing marijuana and medical marijuana products...

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