Two major H‑1B developments could reshape how employers approach high-skilled immigration this fall.
Read More »Massachusetts lawmakers consider private right of action for wage theft allegations
A bill pending in the Massachusetts Legislature could significantly shift wage-and-hour enforcement by granting private individuals, labor unions, and nonprofits the right to sue employers for alleged violations on behalf of the state.
Read More »Disney to pay $43.25M in gender pay equity settlement
A Los Angeles judge has given final approval to a class‑action settlement resolving claims that women in middle management roles at Disney were paid less than male peers, passed over for promotions, and assigned extra work without equivalent compensation under California’s Equal Pay Act.
Read More »Former EEOC worker alleges transgender bias at agency
A former employee at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a formal charge claiming a hostile work environment due to transgender bias.
Read More »FTC warns healthcare employers on non-competes
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warning letters to several hospital systems and staffing firms over the use of non-compete clauses in employment agreements.
Read More »DOL outlines fall priorities: Wage rules, independent contractors, and more
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released its latest regulatory agenda, highlighting a series of proposed and pending rules that could significantly affect employers in the coming year.
Read More »University immune from employee’s Wage Act suit
A recently enacted Massachusetts law that provides immunity to nonprofit institutions of higher education from certain state Wage Act claims does not offend due process when applied retroactively to bar a lecturer’s putative class action against Boston University over the alleged late payment of her salary, a U.S. District Court judge has found.
Read More »Federal appeals court narrows employer liability for client harassment
In a recent decision, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals broke from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and most other federal circuits on the question of when an employer can be held responsible for harassment committed by a client or customer.
Read More »DHS rolls out E-Verify Status Change Report
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a new compliance tool: the E-Verify Status Change Report.
Read More »DOJ/EEOC memo puts DEI programs under new legal scrutiny
Attorney General Pam Bondi has issued a nine-page memorandum clarifying how federal antidiscrimination laws apply to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
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