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Top Five Labor Law Developments For January 2026

Now that the National Labor Relations Board has regained a quorum, the Board is expected to pursue a more employer-friendly agenda. Changes that employers can anticipate include...

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

New 2026 Laws In Pennsylvania That Could Impact Workers

One of the most notable Pennsylvania laws passed in 2026 is the CROWN Act.

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Miller Shah

Consider This — Delaware Supreme Court Clarifies Timing Of When Consideration Is Necessary For Restrictive Covenants

On February 3, 2026, the Delaware Supreme Court issued a decision reiterating the well-settled contract principle that courts should consider the adequacy of consideration for restrictive covenants at the time of contract formation, not at the time of enforcement.

United States Employment

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Foley & Lardner

Executive Orders Targeting Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Stand After Appeals Court Vacates Injunction

In the first two days of his second term, President Donald Trump issued two executive orders relating to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Shortly after the executive orders were issued, in an action brought...

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Duane Morris LLP

DOL Proposes New Independent Contractor Rule Under FLSA

United States Employment

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Hall Benefits Law

Colorado Federal Court Rules Workers Don't Qualify For Tip Pools When Restaurant Is Closed

United States Employment

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Clark Hill

Second Court Issues 10(j) Injunction Applying The Stricter Starbucks Standard

United States Employment

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Genova Burns

Fourth Circuit Allows Implementation Of DEI Executive Orders To Proceed

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Paychecks, Policies, And Protected Speech – What Employers Need To Know About Pay Transparency

United States Employment

Metz Lewis Brodman Must O'Keefe

Policy Week In Review – February 6, 2026

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Delaware General Contractors Face Expanded Liability Exposure For Worker Misclassification

United States Employment

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Duane Morris LLP

What PBMs And Group Health Plans Need To Know About The Department Of Labor's Proposed PBM Fee Disclosure Rule

United States Employment

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Mintz

Amended Law Bans Use Of Credit Checks In Hiring, Managing Employees

United States Employment

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Gross Shuman P.C.

Senate Rejects Bills To Extend ACA Subsidies From Both Parties

United States Employment

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Hall Benefits Law

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When Harassment Comes From Outside: A Guide To Third-Party Risk Management

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BCF Business Law

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2026 Canadian In-House Counsel Report: Unparalleled Insights into Canada's In-House Profession from CBA In-House Lawyers

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CBA In-House Lawyers

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(2nd Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

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(1st Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

Outsourcing

Everything Old Is New Again: Why Law Firm MSOs Fit Comfortably Within Existing Ethics Rules

The business of law is evolving. Today, management services organizations (MSOs) for law firms are becoming an increasingly attractive tool to allow lawyers and law firms the ability to leverage outside investment...

United States Employment

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Holland & Knight

Outsourcing Hiring Won't Outsource Risk: Implications For Employers Using AI In Hiring

Recently, a federal court in the Northern District of California issued an important ruling in the closely followed Mobley v. Workday putative class action lawsuit alleging that Workday violated federal discrimination laws.

United States Employment

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Keating, Meuthing & Klekamp

Legal Risks In Outsourcing Agreements And Global Supply Chain Management

Businesses evaluate different strategies to find the most effective way to minimize costs and bring their products to the market. One of those strategies is outsourcing...

United States Commercial

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Foley & Lardner

State AG News: Executive Orders, Labor & Employment, Consumer Protection March 20-26, 2025

United States Consumer

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Maximizing ROI: The Financial Payoff Of Outsourcing For CFOs

United States Employment

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Personiv

Outsourcing Finance & Accounting: A CFO's Guide To Cost Savings And Efficiency

United States Accounting

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Personiv

Five Signs You're Ready For Outsourced Accounting Support

United States Accounting

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MGO CPA LLP

Facilities Management Outsourcing In A Post-COVID World

United States Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Should You Outsource Your Family Office? 6 Questions To Consider

United States Employment

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Kaufman Rossin

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Contract of Employment

Consider This — Delaware Supreme Court Clarifies Timing Of When Consideration Is Necessary For Restrictive Covenants

On February 3, 2026, the Delaware Supreme Court issued a decision reiterating the well-settled contract principle that courts should consider the adequacy of consideration for restrictive covenants at the time of contract formation, not at the time of enforcement.

United States Employment

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Foley & Lardner

Dear Littler: Are There Any Concerns About Letting Our Employees Post Videos About Our Products?

I'm a marketing manager at a nationwide retailer. One of our sales associates is an aspiring "influencer" who asked if she could film a short video showcasing our new products for social media.

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Let's Start At The Very Beginning: Delaware Supreme Court Reaffirms That Consideration For Restrictive Covenants Is Measured At Contract Formation, Not Time Of Enforcement

On February 3, 2026, the Delaware Supreme Court issued a short but highly anticipated order in North American Fire Ultimate Holdings, LP v. Doorly, reversing the Chancery Court's dismissal of contract claims seeking to enforce restrictive covenants against a former senior executive.

United States Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

New York Trapped At Work Act Update

United States Employment

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Davis Wright Tremaine

New 2026 California Labor And Employment Laws That Residents Should Know

United States Employment

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Miller Shah

Decision Alert: North American Fire Ultimate Holdings LP v. Doorly

United States Employment

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Mayer Brown

'Be Prepared To Defend It' – FTC Signals More Aggressive Posture Toward Noncompete Agreements

United States Anti-trust

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ArentFox Schiff

Duke University Settles Groundbreaking NIL Lawsuit Against Quarterback

United States Media & IT

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Loeb & Loeb LLP

Sherrone Moore And The Mental Health Obligations Of Employers

United States Employment

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Ford & Harrison LLP

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

Top Five Labor Law Developments Of 2025

The National Labor Relations Board lacked the three-member quorum required to issue decisions for the majority of 2025. Board vacancies, delayed confirmations, and ongoing litigation over Board composition...

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Silence Is Golden: Case Dismissal Affirmed Under Five-year Rule Because Defendants Need Not Object To An Untimely Trial Date

There is truth to the proverb that "a closed mouth catches no flies." In Randolph v. Trustees of the California State University, 3rd App. Dist. C102901 (Jan. 15, 2026)...

United States Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

2026 California Employment Law Updates: What Employers And Employees Should Know

It is a new year in California and that means a new set of updates to the state's labor and employment laws.

United States Employment

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Madison Law

Alternative Investments: Approach With Caution, For Now...

United States Employment

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Kutak Rock LLP

Oregon Court Of Appeals Reinforces Legal Standard For Wrongful Discharge Claims

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Uniform Controversies: Restricting Politically Charged Messages In The Workplace

United States Employment

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Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.

The End Of Day-one Unfair Dismissal Rights

United States Employment

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

California Court Of Appeal Affirms Dismissal Of PAGA Claims Based On Prior Settlement And Claim Preclusion

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Employee Was Wrongfully Terminated After Failing Polygraph Test

United States Employment

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Proskauer Rose LLP

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Health & Safety

FTC Officials Vow To Root Out Anticompetitive Noncompete Agreements

The FTC hosted a virtual workshop on Jan. 27 titled "Moving Forward: Protecting Workers from Anticompetitive Noncompete Agreements," which included presentations from FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson...

United States Employment

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BakerHostetler

2025 New York Labor & Employment Year End Review

As is usually the case, in 2025, New York State and City both saw significant employment law changes including new and amended statutes and regulations.

United States Employment

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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

The State Of Employment Law: Menstruation Accommodation Laws Could Be The Next Trend In Women's Health Workplace Protections

There is an ongoing trend of states passing laws for the benefit of women's health and wellbeing.

United States Employment

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

U.S. Artificial Intelligence Law Update: Navigating The Evolving State And Federal Regulatory Landscape

United States Technology

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Baker Botts LLP

IRS Announces 2026 Employee Benefit Plan Limits

United States Employment

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McDermott Will & Schulte

Single Sex Spaces In Peggie/Fife Health Board And Employment News Roundup

United States Employment

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

New Jersey Employers Take Note: Recent Legislative Amendments Expand Employee Leave Protections

United States Employment

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Ford & Harrison LLP

Are You Up To Date In 2026? Key Developments In New York Employment Law

United States Employment

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Ford & Harrison LLP

Sherrone Moore And The Mental Health Obligations Of Employers

United States Employment

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Ford & Harrison LLP

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Latest Videos

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X-169 – Beginning Season 10: Politics As Usual? (Podcast)

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Cozen O'Connor

New York State Amends Law To Limit Use Of Credit Reports In Employment (Video)

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Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

Understanding Employee Misclassification vs Proper Classification (Video)

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Miller Shah

The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 132: Key Developments In Wage & Hour Class And Collective / PAGA Representative Actions (Video)

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Duane Morris LLP

Cultural Flashpoints Vidcast: Conversations That Matter (Video)

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Upcoming Events

Preventing Retaliation: What Triggers Claims & How to Reduce Risk

United States Employment

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HR Unlimited

Injury And Illness Recordkeeping | 2026 Occupational Safety And Health Webinar Series

United States Employment

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Beveridge & Diamond

Groom Attorneys To Join ABA TIPS Midwinter Symposium On Employee Benefits, ERISA, Life, Health & Disability Insurance, And Insurance Regulation

United States Employment

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Groom Law Group

New Jersey Employment Restaurant Roadshow Hosted By FordHarrison

United States Employment

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Ford & Harrison LLP

Preparing For An EEOC/DOJ Investigation

United States Employment

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HR Unlimited

Passport To Well-Being: How To Use Well-Being As Your Superpower

United States Employment

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Building Trust & Psychological Safety To Reduce Complaints

United States Employment

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HR Unlimited

Addressing Religious Discrimination: Antisemitism, Islamophobia & Anti-Christian Bias

United States Employment

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HR Unlimited

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