New England Biz Law Update

A new bill proposed in Congress, the American Franchisee Association Act, is gaining attention as a possible game-changer for franchise labor rights.

A recent ruling from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals may signal expanded exposure for employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act when it comes to medical leave requests.

The EEOC has withdrawn a key allegation in a lawsuit claiming that a company’s AI-based hiring tool caused disparate impact discrimination against older job applicants.

A proposed IRS program aimed at modernizing how businesses report employee tips is drawing fire from labor groups, particularly in the hospitality and service sectors.

Two major H‑1B developments could reshape how employers approach high-skilled immigration this fall.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.