New Jersey Family Medical Leave Act expands in July 2026: what employers need to know
6/5/26
By: Emily Drennan
The New Jersey Family Leave Act (“NJFLA”) is expanding in July 2026, imposing major ramifications for small business in NJ. More employers than ever will be covered under The Act. Far more employees will be eligible for …
6/4/26
By: Sunshine Fellows
On May 28, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Flowers Foods, Inc. v. Brock, No. 24-935, clarifying that certain “last-mile” delivery drivers may fall within the Federal Arbitration Act’s (FAA) …
EEOC signals a potential retreat from EEO‑1 reporting: What employers should really be watching
5/29/26
By: Sunshine Fellows
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken a notable step that could reshape how workplace demographic data is collected at the federal level. A recent proposal would eliminate or significantly scale back long-standing reporting frameworks, …
New Jersey Department of Labor codifies ABC test for independent contractors
5/18/26
By: Andrew Sheppard
On May 5, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Labor enacted final regulations that codify the “ABC test” for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Act, …
AI in employment decisions: New compliance considerations for California employers
5/15/26
By: Torre DiGiovanni
Artificial intelligence has been part of the employment landscape for several years, particularly in recruiting, screening, and evaluation processes. What many employers are only now beginning to appreciate, however, is the extent to which regulators expect those …
Fourth Circuit bars contractual shortening of Title VII and ADEA filing deadlines
5/1/26
By: Grace Crapps
A recent decision from the Fourth Circuit significantly limits employers’ ability to contractually shorten the time employees have to bring federal employment discrimination claims. See Thomas v. EOTech, 169 F.4th 259 (4th Cir., Mar. 4, …
ADA or FMLA? Why conflating the two creates serious legal risk
4/21/26
By: Paty A. Elizondo
Employees who request to work remotely or seek time away from work for medical reasons may implicate multiple employment statutes, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and, in …
Delaware’s new Pay Transparency Law: What employers need to know before 2027
4/15/26
By: Kaela Colyar
Delaware has joined a growing list of jurisdictions mandating pay transparency in job postings, adopting legislation that will take effect on September 26, 2027. The law imposes new disclosure and recordkeeping obligations on employers and reflects a …
DEI crackdown: New executive order reshapes compliance obligations for federal contractors
4/10/26
On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” signaling a meaningful shift in how the federal government views and regulates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. The Order …
EEOC’s first major DEI enforcement action signals new litigation risk
4/2/26
By: Kendal Ashman
In a significant development reflecting heightened federal scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced a $500,000 settlement with Planned Parenthood of Illinois. This resolution stems from an …
Sixth Circuit expands reach of EFAA: Sexual harassment claim may keep entire case in court
3/26/26
By: Madison Alvarez
The Sixth Circuit recently issued a decision with significant implications for employers relying on arbitration agreements. In Bruce v. Adams & Reese LLP, the court held that when a lawsuit includes a sexual harassment allegation covered …
Third Circuit shifts New Jersey anti-discrimination law post-Ames
3/17/26
By: Nicholas Franos
In Massey v. Borough of Bergenfield, the Third Circuit revived a white police officer’s suit of racial discrimination in hiring, reversing the district court’s grant of summary judgment and relying on the United States Supreme Court’s …