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....
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...
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...
On May 26, 2026, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, held for the first time that applicants and employees who are denied employment based on a positive test for cannabis can sue their employers for violations of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory,...
As online shopping and rapid delivery services continue to reshape the economy, employers increasingly rely on individuals who transport goods for their “last mile,” from warehouses and distribution centers to retail locations and consumers. A recent Supreme Court...
Takeaways A new Virginia law expands paid sick leave to nearly all employees, with phased coverage beginning 07/01/27. Employees accrue at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked (up to 40 hours annually), with carryover required and expanded...
Takeaways The EEOC has proposed rescinding long-standing federal EEO reporting and recordkeeping requirements, including the EEO-1 framework. Any rescission must go through the Administrative Procedure Act rulemaking process and could face legal challenges, making...
On May 28, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States held that workers who locally deliver goods that originate from other states may qualify for exemption from the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) for transportation workers “engaged in … interstate commerce,” even if...
On May 28, 2026, the Eleventh Circuit issued an opinion in Khatabi v. Car Auto Holdings, LLC, holding, in relevant part, that an employer waived its ability to request a damages cap under Title VII based on its smaller size because it failed to plead the size damages...
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