Legal Updates

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued new Part 40 Question and Answer guidance clarifying how federally regulated drug testing rules apply in light of recent changes to marijuana’s classification under federal law. The guidance reinforces strict federal standards ... Read More

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 5408, the “Faster Labor Contracts Act,” a bill that would significantly alter the timeline and mechanics of first collective bargaining agreements under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The legislation has not ... Read More

Recently, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury jointly issued a proposed rule designed to expand access to employer‑provided fertility benefits, including coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF). The proposal introduces a new regulatory pathway that could ... Read More

Connecticut has enacted Public Act No. 26‑50 (HB 5143), introducing new training, documentation, and advertising requirements for homemaker‑companion agencies. While certain provisions are effective immediately, the law’s key employer obligations take effect January 1, 2027. New Mandatory Training Requirements Beginning ... Read More

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently rescinded its prior Strategic Enforcement Plan (2024–2028) and replaced it with a new National Enforcement Plan (NEP) for fiscal years 2025–2029, which took effect immediately upon approval. The NEP outlines how the ... Read More

Effective August 1, 2026, Louisiana Senate Bill 409 (the Louisiana Living Donor Paid Leave Protection Act) creates new statutory protections for employees who serve as living organ or bone marrow donors. While the law establishes paid leave requirements for state ... Read More

Effective November 1, 2026, Oklahoma House Bill 3127 amends the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act to clarify when employers may take adverse action based on marijuana use and to redefine the interaction between employee protections and workplace drug ... Read More

The City of Los Angeles has enacted Ordinance No. 188944, amending the City’s Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance (CHMWO) and related wage provisions. The amendment, tied to Council File 25‑1466, modifies compensation requirements for covered hotel workers, including adjustments to ... Read More

Connecticut has enacted Senate Bill 5, titled An Act Concerning Online Safety, creating one of the most comprehensive state‑level regulatory frameworks governing artificial intelligence, automated decision‑making in employment, and online platform protections for minors. The law generally takes effect on ... Read More

Philadelphia voters have approved a ballot measure establishing the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Program (“PhillySaves”), a first‑of‑its‑kind city‑run retirement savings program for private‑sector workers who lack access to employer‑sponsored retirement plans. The measure represents a significant expansion of retirement‑savings policy at ... Read More

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently issued Executive Order N‑6‑26, directing state agencies to evaluate and respond to the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workforce, economy, and labor market. While the Order does not impose immediate compliance requirements ... Read More

Virginia has enacted House Bill 5, establishing a statewide paid sick leave law that will be phased in over several years. The law creates a new article (Article 2.1:1 (§§ 40.1‑33.6:1 through 40.1‑33.6:7)) within the Virginia Code and significantly expands ... Read More