by nhrma | Jun 7, 2026 | Employment Law
On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued Directives Transmittal No. 960.001, titled, “Additional Instructions for MD-715 Reporting for 2026,” signed by Chair Andrea R. Lucas. The Additional Instructions significantly curtail...
by nhrma | Jun 7, 2026 | Employment Law
On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, No. 24-1238, holding that negligent-hiring claims against freight brokers are not preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA)....
by nhrma | Jun 6, 2026 | Employment Law
Takeaways Chicago’s updated rules (effective 06.01.26) clarify key aspects of its Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance, including compliance options, certification rules, and limits on sick leave use. The updated rules expand and define permissible uses...
by nhrma | Jun 4, 2026 | Employment Law
On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released four opinion letters that shed light on several different wage-and-hour issues, including unpaid meal breaks and when pre-shift activities are compensable time. Quick Hits The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division...
by nhrma | Jun 4, 2026 | Employment Law
On June 4, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) approved a new National Enforcement Plan (NEP) that prioritizes intentional discrimination and cases of broader impact, targets programs or practices labelled as “diversity, equity, and...
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by nhrma | Jun 4, 2026 | Employment Law
In this podcast, Shir Fulga, Erin Schachter, and Susan Ivimey discuss important changes to employment standards in Canada that took effect on January 1, 2026, focusing on the extension of long-term illness leave in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, and new rules in...
