08-06-2026

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals held that a plaintiff must show their need for a religious accommodation motivated an employer’s adverse employment decision.

08-04-2026

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that an employer’s discrepancies and failure to document during its investigation provided material questions of fact for a jury.

07-31-2026

July 2026 Article Roundup: Your monthly digest that highlights key articles, insights, and headlines for a quick look at the latest developments in workplace and employment law news.

07-30-2026

For the first time, a California appellate court has held that harassment based on sexual orientation falls within the sexual harassment provision of the state’s anti-discrimination statute. Sexual harassment precluded by the state’s statute also falls under the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (EFAA), which prohibits employers from requiring employees to arbitrate sexual assault and harassment claims.

07-28-2026

Employer Insight: Twenty-six employees filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging the company used AI to target them for layoffs while they were on leave. The company allegedly laid off employees on medical, parental, or family leave disproportionately. The plaintiffs have asked for a preliminary ruling blocking Meta from finalizing the layoffs on July 22 as planned, while they pursue arbitration. Meta employees agree to arbitrate employment claims when hired. These plaintiffs come from six states, including California and New York.

07-16-2026

Robert Lynn, a Black man, worked as a portfolio manager for the Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) for a little over two years, receiving positive performance reviews. Following the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, Lynn’s manager, a White man, told Lynn that he did not believe in “Black Lives Matter.”

07-09-2026

Employer Insight: In June 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down two decisions regarding the power of a U.S. president to fire federal employees. The Court held that the president may remove most agency staff at will. A recent piece in the Harvard Business Review (HBR) suggests that these decisions could cause employers to see less certainty and consistency in the regulated aspects of their businesses across presidencies.

07-07-2026

Virginia Employers Face Slew of New Laws Employer Insight: Virginia has passed multiple new laws expanding employers’ obligations in the state. Here are some highlights.

07-02-2026

According to a recent Colorado Supreme Court decision, Colorado employees have the right to self-defense in the workplace, irrespective of their employer’s policies.