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Can the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act be invoked when a request for accommodation is made by an employee who is not pregnant?

In Lynn v. Tatitlek Support Services, Inc., the plaintiffs appealed a summary judgment at the California Court of Appeal granted to Tatitlek Support Services, Inc. in a wrongful death action ...

In the wake of the Federal Trade Commission's recent proposed nationwide ban on the use of noncompete agreements, the New York State Senate and Assembly are making efforts to eradicate noncompete and restrictive covenant agreements and provide remedies against employers who seek to enforce such agreements.

For more than a century, New York courts have been enforcing employee non-compete agreements, despite expressing their disfavor of these agreements and related enforcement challenges.

With stories of "fake" news, agency leaks and Russian election influence continuing to dominate the headlines, the Trump Administration's impact on the employment law landscape is not getting much attention.

On July 28, 2022, in Rouch World v. Michigan Department of Civil Rights, the Michigan Supreme Court held that Michigan's civil rights statute, the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA)...

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees sought time off work under the paid sick leave or paid family and medical leave provisions of the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to care for children at home...

On May 29, 2025, the Washington Supreme Court overturned its own precedent, stripping an employer of Workers' Compensation Immunity for asbestos claims by expanding the Deliberate Injury exception.

On May 5, 2016, the New York City Council passed the "Plastic Bag Bill" (Int. 209-A), which will impose a minimum fee of five cents for plastic and paper bags at retail, convenience and grocery stores.

California Assembly Bill 228 would expressly permit the retail sale of hemp-derived CBD in foods and supplements in California, notwithstanding the Food and Drug Administration's position

California's Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training Program Act of 2017 (Act) went into effect on July 1, 2022, and provides a deadline of August 31, 2022, for alcohol servers and managers...

Effective July 1, 2018, all cannabis and cannabis products will be subject to laboratory testing under the California cannabis regulations to ensure appropriate pesticide use.

Effective July 1, 2018, all cannabis and cannabis products will be subject to laboratory testing under the California cannabis regulations to ensure appropriate pesticide use.

On April 28, 2022, the Florida Supreme Court rendered its decision in Dial v. Calusa Palms Master Association, Inc., which will undoubtedly have far-reaching effects on the damages awarded in personal injury...

On December 27, 2024, in the midst of the holiday season, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) deployed a proposed rule that would significantly modify...

This article examines the two competing ballot measures regarding cannabis regulation in the City of Los Angeles up for vote on March 7, 2017.

Numerous federal acts govern the introduction of products, including biotechnology products, into the environment.