03-06-2026

More companies will use AI agents to maximize profitability; as AI improves, people inevitably will be replaced. A 2024 Citi report predicted that AI robots, ranging from humanoids to domestic cleaning robots and autonomous vehicles, are likely to number 1.3B by 2035. The

03-05-2026

NYC Mayor Plans Push to Enforce Workers’ Time-Off Protections; New York City plans to crack down on employers who do not comply with worker time-off requirements.

03-04-2026

A federal court in Washington held that potential Fair Labor Standards Act claims may be waived by an employee in a separation agreement.

02-26-2026

Employer Insight: The EEOC published an FAQ entitled “Frequently Asked Questions From the Federal Sector about Telework Accommodations For Disabilities.” While directed at federal employers, the principles set forth reflect how the EEOC will view teleworking and ADA requirements for private employers. State laws and local jurisdictions may have broader protections than federal law.

02-25-2026

A North Carolina federal court held that the ADA protects women who have significant symptoms caused by endometriosis. The case was recently settled for six figures after a federal judge denied the employer’s motion for summary judgment.

02-19-2026

Employer Insight: New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to create a new office to oversee the implementation and enforcement of AI.

02-18-2026

The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously held that a sexual harassment victim’s right to challenge their harasser’s appeal under Title IX overrides a union contract.

02-17-2026

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan has agreed to pay over $28 million for allegations it failed to maintain adequate provider networks for mental health and substance abuse care in California.

02-11-2026

Transportation company sued by job applicant for improper use of criminal history in hiring decision.