Several state and local minimum wage rates will increase on July 1, 2026. This article provides the state and major locality minimum wage increases for mid-2026, along with related changes in the minimum cash wage for tipped employees where applicable. The new rates...
Mind the Gap: Third Circuit Rejects Overtime Gap Time Theory Behind DOL’s $35.8 Million FLSA Judgment
Key Takeaways: The Third Circuit held that the FLSA does not provide a cause of action for overtime gap time claims. Despite the ruling, employers may still face liability under state wage payment laws for unpaid straight-time wages. In a significant wage-and-hour...
Virginia Pay Transparency Requirements Take Effect July 1, 2026
Third time’s the charm. After two consecutive vetoes by former Governor Glenn Youngkin, Governor Abigail Spanberger signed Senate Bill 215 into law on April 22, 2026,[1] bringing Virginia in line with pay transparency laws already on the books in...
Dissatisfaction Is Not Discrimination- Fourth Circuit Affirms Employer Discretion Over Reasonable Accommodations
In a significant decision for employers navigating disability accommodation obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Redding v. Noem, No. 24-1141 (March 3, 2026), reaffirmed the principle that the...
Italy implements the Pay Transparency Directive
Italy has become one of the first EU member states to implement the Pay Transparency Directive. Legislative Decree 96/2026 came into force on 7June 2026, in accordance with the EU’s timetable. The Decree applies to both public and private sector employers, with some...
Federal Court Vacates USCIS Benefits Hold Affecting Applicants From 39 Countries
On June 5, 2026, a federal court in Rhode Island vacated and set aside a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) freeze on adjudication of immigration benefit request applications, including work permits and green cards, for applicants from nearly forty...
Retail Employers and Immigration Compliance: Operational Challenges Today and Risks on the Horizon
Retail employers are navigating an immigration compliance environment that is becoming more complex at both the operational and strategic levels. Recent policy changes require employers to respond to shifting humanitarian-based work authorization categories, while...
Cross-Border Catch-Up- Automated Out— How Courts Are Ruling on AI-Driven Dismissals [Podcast]
In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Patty Shapiro (San Diego) and Goli Rahimi (Chicago) examine a growing trend of companies citing AI adoption as a basis for workforce reductions and how courts around the world are beginning to weigh in on...
U.S. Supreme Court Holds FAAAA Does Not Preempt Negligent-Hiring Claims Against Freight Brokers
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)....
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