Illinois’ Proposed Notice Rules for Complying with Workplace AI Anti-Discrimination Law

by nhrma | Jun 2, 2026 | Employment Law

On May 15, 2026, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (“IDHR”) announced proposed regulations (the “Regulations”) that address required employer notification arising from the use of AI to make employment decisions. The publication of the Regulations in the Illinois...

Employment Law This Week – EEO-1 Reports, Remote Work, and Non-Compete Restrictions in Tennessee [Video]

by nhrma | Jun 2, 2026 | Employment Law

What employers should know about key developments this week: EEOC Proposes Eliminating EEO-1 Reports: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is proposing the complete elimination of EEO-1 reports (which include employee demographic data, such as race and...

Tennessee Limits Non‑Compete Agreements for Lower‑Wage Workers: What Employers Need to Know

by nhrma | Jun 1, 2026 | Employment Law

Last month, Tennessee passed a law limiting non-compete agreements for low-wage workers. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to any non‑compete entered into, renewed, or amended on or after that date. At a high level, the law: (1) prohibits non-compete...

Remote Work, Disability Accommodation, and the Limits of the ADA—What Hayes v. GStek Could Mean for New Jersey Employers

by nhrma | Jun 1, 2026 | Employment Law

Remote work has become a central issue in disability accommodation law. A key question has emerged in the post-pandemic workplace: when, if ever, must an employer allow remote work as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? The...

Supreme Court Expands FAA’s Arbitration Exemption to “Last-Mile” Delivery Drivers

by nhrma | Jun 1, 2026 | Employment Law

Key Highlights The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that the FAA’s transportation worker exemption may cover last-mile delivery drivers who deliver goods that originated out of state. The exemption can apply even when the driver’s own route is entirely intrastate....

Virginia Expands Provisions for Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family and Medical Leave

by nhrma | Jun 1, 2026 | Employment Law

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has now signed into law legislation concerning paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave, each of which will have significant impacts on Virginia employers. Quick Hits Virginia Governor Spanberger has signed legislation...