In 2023, the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act (PWFA) was signed into law to ensure pregnant workers receive the accommodations they need to continue working safely while maintaining their health and well-being during pregnancy. This important legislation marks a step forward … Read More
A new year often means new employment laws, and 2025 is no different. In fact, several new federal-level employment laws in 2025 are set to take effect, impacting everything from salary exemptions to healthcare. As workplace policies continue to evolve … Read More
The start of a new year often brings with it a wave of new legislation, and 2025 is no exception for California employers. Several significant new California labor laws in 2025 are set to take effect, impacting everything from minimum … Read More
Any time a new president is elected, it has a substantial influence on the future of employment law. With President-Elect Donald Trump entering office, business owners, employees, and investors may be wondering: How could the second Trump administration affect employment … Read More
A major development in recent news has been President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of former Oregon Congressmember Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor. With her nomination, workers and employers alike are wondering how this could potentially impact workplaces, unions, and employee … Read More
Calling this election season emotionally charged would be an understatement. And in the weeks following this watershed moment in American history, this high tide of emotion is far from abated. In some situations, emotions may be even more intense following … Read More
In the quest for creating inclusive and positive work environments, human resources professionals are on the frontlines, and traditionally, the Society for Human Resources Management (SCHRM) has been a bastion of support for such initiatives. But the recent SHRM DEI … Read More
Buckle up, gig workers and business owners, because a recent California court decision has sent the gig economy into a tailspin. As this niche continues to grow and evolve, many states are assessing the need for regulation. Now, ridesharing titan … Read More
Imagine getting rejected for a job based on an algorithm’s biases. While this once would have sounded like a scene out of a sci-fi film or novel, this has become a reality for countless Americans. A newly passed Colorado … Read More
The recently enacted FTC non-compete ban is poised to transform employment law for employers and employees by prohibiting non-competes in contracts and voiding previously existing non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Non-competes impact the vast majority of United States employees and … Read More