Artificial Intelligence (AI) has created numerous opportunities for growth and economic development throughout California.

Employers are increasingly using artificial intelligence and other algorithmic tools to support workplace decisions, including recruiting, screening, interviewing, promotion, workforce planning, and performance...

The annual VETS-4212 filing season is underway. The Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) began accepting reports on Aug. 1, 2026, and covered federal contractors and subcontractors must submit their reports by Sept. 30, 2026.

USCIS and E-Verify have updated their previous coordinated employer guidance with respect to handling I-9 and E-Verify compliance for current TPS beneficiaries...

We are excited to share an important update with our readers. The Affirmative Action Law Advisor is evolving — and with that evolution comes a new name: the GovCon Employment Exchange.

On September 26, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1815, which amends the definition of "race" in the anti-discrimination provisions of the California Government Code, and Education Code, as well as the definitions of "protective hairstyles."

California employment law continues to evolve rapidly through court decisions, new statutes, and pending legislation that will significantly impact how employers manage their workforce. This mid-year review examines the most critical legal developments of 2026 and highlights key bills that HR professionals and employers must monitor. Understanding these changes is essential for maintaining compliance and mitigating employment-related risks in California's complex regulatory environment.

Wellness is important for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that real estate agents and employees spend so much time at work.

A New Jersey federal district court recently granted summary judgment in defendants' favor in an ERISA excessive fee case accusing Evonik's 401(k) plan fiduciaries of keeping imprudent investments...

New Jersey employers should begin preparing for significant amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), which are scheduled to take effect on July 17, 2026.

Earlier this year, ERISA fiduciary breach defendant Parker-Hannifin filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court that, if granted, could settle a circuit split created by the Sixth Circuit...

The National Labor Relations Board prohibited employers from holding mandatory "captive audience" meetings, overturning long-standing precedent. 373 NLRB No. 136 (Nov. 13, 2024).

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) ended its strike across the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports after reaching a tentative wage agreement with the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX).

As a result of the federal government shutdown, the National Labor Relations Board has suspended nearly all operations and furloughed the vast majority of its staff.

Minnesota is one of a dozen states that have enacted a statewide program providing compensation to employees during family and medical leaves.

Costa Mesa has passed an ordinance that regulates staffing for grocery and drug retailers that operate self-checkout stations. The measure requires employee staffing...

Effective March 10, 2026, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) joined nine other Canadian airports in offering U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)...

Approximately nine million U.S. citizens live or work abroad, and some want to renounce their U.S. citizenship. Many do so with regret but renounce to avoid various financial issues.

Without notice, E-Verify appeared back online late on the evening of Oct. 7, 2025. As of 2:00 p.m. (ET) on Oct. 8, 2025, E-Verify is still online and appears fully operable. Employers can resume submitting cases.

A recent series of articles by the International Association of Privacy Professionals discusses a trend in privacy litigation focused on breach of contract and breach of warranty claims.