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The U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has released the draft of its strategic plan for fiscal years 2026-2030 and is soliciting public comment.

Institutional investment managers now have until Jan. 2, 2028 to begin monthly reporting under Rule 13f-2/Form SHO, and securities lenders also receive an extension for Rule 10c-1a disclosures as specified in the order.

California employers face new requirements for workplace violence prevention plans as the state's Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board prepares to finalize a comprehensive standard. The revised draft addresses hazard assessments, reporting procedures, emergency response protocols, and employee training, with several key modifications from earlier versions. What specific changes have been made to the standard, and how should employers prepare for compliance?

Florida's new Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth Act, also known as the CHOICE Act...

Less than a month ago, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced it was entering into an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Public Act 103-0879, amending the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act, late this summer.

On Feb. 9, newly elected Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner issued an executive order ending a requirement that non-unionized state workers pay "fair share" union dues.

On Aug. 18, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) determined that a group of electronic display operators for the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves were employees, not independent contractors.

Recent NLRB actions on at-will disclaimers have left employers perplexed about their ability to use these routine HR disclaimers.

In a move that affects every U.S. business with 100 or more employees, the federal OMB has leveraged the PRA to direct the EEOC to immediately stay the effectiveness of the EEO-1 form issued Sept. 29, 2016...

Effective Oct. 30, 2009, OSHA launched its anticipated Diacetyl National Emphasis Program for the food flavorings industry. Diacetyl is a butter flavoring, commonly used in the microwave popcorn industry and flavoring manufacturing establishments.

A newly filed proposed class action in the Northern District of California could serve as an early test case on how child labor and wage laws apply to digital platforms.

The state of Illinois enacted an amendment to its Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) in 2024 that limited liability for companies.

Since 2013, the EEOC has consistently taken the position that Title VII prohibits sexual orientation discrimination.

College and university administrators have no shortage of stressors on their plate as the academic year draws to a close. That long list often includes managing faculty and staff relations...

The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued guidelines that promise a aggressive stance against unpaid internships. In the past year, unemployment among workers ages 20 to 24 has risen to 16 percent.

Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia impose restrictions on private employers' use of polygraph tests, but these limitations vary significantly in scope and application. From Massachusetts's broad definition of "lie detectors" that may encompass AI interview analysis to Virginia's narrow prohibition on questions about sexual activities, employers face a complex patchwork of regulations.

While federal OSHA lacks specific heat illness prevention requirements, several states are implementing comprehensive workplace heat safety laws. California, Maryland, Oregon, Colorado, Minnesota, Nevada, and Washington have established regulations requiring employers to provide water, shade, rest breaks, and heat illness prevention plans when temperatures reach certain thresholds, with more states expected to follow suit.