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Employment Law

Bipartisan know-your-labor-rights act introduced

05/11/2026
The legislation would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require the National Labor Relations Board to create a poster advising workers of their organizing rights. It would also authorize a fine of up to $500 per violation for not posting the notice both electronically and physically.

EEOC sues employer over service animal accommodation

05/11/2026
It looks as if the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is getting serious about making certain that qualified workers who need a service animal to help them perform the essential functions of their job are allowed to bring Fido along.

DOL provides new independent contractor examples

05/11/2026
The Department of Labor is currently considering changes to its independent contractor rules. The final regulations will focus on two core factors—the nature and degree of control over the worker and the worker’s opportunity for profit or loss.

You’re responsible for ADA administrator mistakes

05/04/2026
It’s fairly common for mid- to large-size employers to outsource Americans with Disabilities Act accommodation administration to an outside administrator. But be aware that doing so comes with risk. Delegating day-to-day administration to another entity does not change your potential liability, as a recent case shows.

Employer wins transgender harassment case—didn’t know

05/04/2026
Employers are required to adopt policies designed to prevent harassment. When that fails, employers have a strict obligation to stop harassment once they learn it is taking place. But if management doesn’t know harassment is happening, that obligation doesn’t kick in and it won’t be liable.

EEOC 2026 litigation focus is on pregnancy and religion

05/04/2026
The EEOC may be initiating investigations involving DEI, reverse discrimination and claims of American national origin discrimination, but the employers that are most frequently being dragged into federal court are those accused of discrimination based on pregnancy and religion.

New supervisor? Train on existing accommodations

04/27/2026
It’s HR’s job to make sure that information is passed on and that the new supervisor understands his or her obligation to honor the accommodation. A sudden withdrawal of the accommodation without HR guidance and approval is sure to trigger litigation.

Record pre-litigation EEOC settlements offer HR lessons

04/27/2026
Pushed by the agency, employers appear to have folded early on, after mediation and conciliation and even before the EEOC actually concluded that they had discriminated.

What agency budget proposals mean for employers

04/27/2026
The White House proposal highlights its priorities, especially when it comes to agencies under its jurisdiction that enforce federal wage-and-hour, labor-relations and employment-discrimination laws. Here’s who would get what and what cuts or increases may mean for employers.

‘Too old to hire’ email nets applicant $495K

04/27/2026
The case is a reminder that HR needs to play an active role in training hiring managers and potential supervisors in the law.