Employment Law Watch

5/14/2026 6:45:37 PM

What’s new in ABC test rules: New Jersey Department of Labor adopts regulations to “spell out” the ABC’s of worker classification

By Alexander Raap Mark Goldstein John McDonald

On May 5, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) announced its adoption of regulations designed to “clarify the statutory ABC...

5/1/2026 9:28:37 PM

What’s new in the restrictive covenant space: Tennessee joins growing list of states adopting non-compete restrictions

By Mark Goldstein Nicholas Sheets

The restrictive covenant landscape continues to shift — and the latest development comes from a state that may surprise you. Tennessee, a...

5/1/2026 5:06:07 AM

From rulemaking to enforcement: The FTC’s non-compete campaign enters a new phase

By Mark Goldstein Michelle Mantine Nicholas Sheets

On April 15, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission ordered Rollins, Inc. — one of the largest pest-control companies in the United States...

4/24/2026 8:53:37 PM

Going to California: Delaware Court enforces out-of-state forum selection clause in key decision

By Mark Goldstein Herb Kozlov Zach Kimmel

Forum selection clauses just got sharper teeth: the Delaware Court of Chancery ruled that even core fiduciary-duty claims can be forced...

4/23/2026 8:58:37 PM

What’s new in joint employer regulations

By Mark Goldstein Nicholas Sheets

On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule to clarify joint employer status under three major federal...

4/22/2026 10:22:37 PM

State AI hiring tool regulations filling federal void

By Christy Signs Sam Romeo

The use of artificial intelligence in hiring and recruiting has grown steadily and is now ubiquitous. Reports indicate that approximately...

4/9/2026 3:31:37 PM

Connecticut SB 435: AI in employment decisions — key provisions and implications

By Mark Goldstein Lawrence Burns

As the 2026 legislative session progresses, Connecticut is positioned to enact one of the nation's most comprehensive regulatory...

4/8/2026 10:36:07 AM

Virginia looks to enact sweeping employment law reforms — what employers need to know

By Betty Graumlich Noah Oberlander Nicholas Sheets

In its recent session, the Virginia General Assembly passed a historic package of employment legislation that will reshape the workplace...

3/26/2026 6:53:37 PM

Washington State bans virtually all current and future non-compete agreements

By Mark Goldstein Adam Roseman Garrett Parks +1 more...

As the saying goes, another one bites the dust. As of June 30, 2027, Washington will become the latest state to ban workplace non-compete...

3/11/2026 6:36:37 PM

A sign of things to come? Washington passes bill banning employee microchipping

By Mark Goldstein Ashley Shafer

Offering a possible glimpse into the future of workplace legislation, on March 3, 2026, Washington lawmakers passed a bill to ban...

3/9/2026 3:06:07 PM

Middle East conflict: Employment and HR considerations for UK employers

By David Ashmore Alison Heaton

Current events in the Middle East have left thousands of people stranded abroad due to a closure of airspace, holiday and business travel...

3/3/2026 5:36:07 PM

DOL proposes new rule on independent contractor classification: What employers need to know

By Mark Goldstein Christy Signs Christina Olivos

On Friday, February 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor published a proposal to rescind its 2024 test for determining employee vs....

2/19/2026 3:37:36 PM

New York amends the "Trapped at Work Act" to clarify employers’ obligations

By Mark Goldstein Joseph Flanagan

After initially going into effect on December 19, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a chapter amendment to the Trapped at Work...

2/5/2026 1:49:07 PM

New Jersey enacts wide expansion of job-protected family leave and benefits

By Mark Goldstein Alexander Raap

On January 18, 2026, Governor Phil Murphy, in one of his final acts as governor, signed into law A3451/S2950, which amends the New Jersey...

2/3/2026 3:52:06 PM

Virginia legislature seeks to curb non-competes for health care workers

By Betty Graumlich Tom Greeson Noah Oberlander +1 more...

As Virginia’s 2026 legislative session unfolds, lawmakers have moved quickly to advance legislation that would prohibit, or significantly...

1/20/2026 8:09:36 PM

New York State limits employers’ use of credit reports in employment decisions

By Mark Goldstein Joseph Flanagan

On December 19, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed amendments to New York State’s Fair Credit Reporting Act (the Amendments) to restrict...