Employers usually picture depositions and performance records when they think about defending an employment lawsuit — not procedure. But some of the most effective defenses never reach the merits at…
On June 29, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind two policy documents laying out steps employers can take to increase representation of historically marginalized groups in…
As of July 1, 2026, Tennessee employers face a significantly different legal landscape for noncompete agreements.
On May 7, 2026, Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation that materially reforms Tennessee’s approach…
A recent opinion letter from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (WHD), FLSA2026-5, offers a helpful reminder for employers managing exempt classifications — particularly in workplaces…
On May 5, 2026, the EEOC filed suit against the New York Times (NYT) in the Southern District of New York for engaging in DEI-related discrimination. The lawsuit alleges that…
On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a significant precedential decision in Secretary U. S. Department of Labor v. Comprehensive Healthcare Management Services …
Artificial intelligence has steadily moved into a front-line decision-making role in the workplace. Connecticut’s newly enacted AI law reflects that and makes clear that, when technology influences employment decisions, employers…
In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reaffirmed a familiar — but increasingly debated — principle in employment discrimination law: Plaintiffs proceeding under the…
On May 28, 2026, the Eleventh Circuit issued an opinion in Khatabi v. Car Auto Holdings, LLC, holding, in relevant part, that an employer waived its ability to request…