If you’ve been following the long-running saga over whether federal law preempts California’s meal and rest break rules for commercial drivers, there’s a significant new development.
On June 4, 2026, the Ninth Circuit issued its decision in People of the State of California ex rel. Becerra v. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, No. 20-70706. The…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how employers make workforce decisions. AI tools that screen applicants, evaluate performance, and analyze compensation data are now commonplace. And while these technologies offer real advantages in efficiency and consistency, they also introduce new legal risks—particularly in the class action space. The challenge isn’t just adopting AI; it’s making sure…
Artificial intelligence is no longer a theoretical disruption—it is actively reshaping how work gets done. Across industries, AI and automation are eliminating entire categories of jobs, from data entry and customer service to back-office processing and content generation. As these tools mature, employers are redesigning workflows, consolidating functions, and eliminating positions altogether.
But employment laws…
In January 2026, employer layoff plans hit their highest January total since the tail end of the 2008 global financial crisis, according to the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas. United States employers announced 108,435 layoffs for January 2026, up 118% from January 2025. Whatever unpredictable factors—including continued economic uncertainties, the rise of…
On February 17, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a federal lawsuit in continued pursuit of its new priorities to challenge DEI-related discrimination in the workplace. In EEOC v. Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Inc., the agency alleges that the employer violated Title VII by hosting an employer-sponsored trip and networking event exclusively…
Set your workplace on a path to success in the coming year with our Labor & Employment attorneys as your guides. You’ll learn how to maneuver through a challenging and ever-changing legal landscape and prepare for what’s coming down the road.
Join us for this webinar on January 28, 2026 from 9 am – 2…
Massachusetts is one of the most employee-friendly states in the nation when it comes to wage-and-hour laws. While the federal minimum wage is only $7.25 per hour, Massachusetts currently requires most employers to pay a $15.00 hourly minimum wage—regardless of size—and has a number of unique legal requirements of which employers need to be aware.…
Washington is considering changes to its Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA) which may impact employer obligations. For more, follow the link below:
Terminations and layoffs are often the subject of employee class action lawsuits, whether they are brought under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), and/or their corresponding state statutes, just to name a few. As some employers face the prospect of losing federal funding whether…
In a flurry of Executive Orders, the new Trump Administration is signaling how it views employment policies, procedures, and programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and gender ideology. David Colvin, a partner based in our Philadelphia office, has authored a pertinent summary of the relevant Executive Orders and guidance to employers who may…
