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Defensible Decisions: The EEOC’s New Direction and Courts’ Expanding View of Workplace Harm (Podcast)

February 9, 2026 • Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Race Discrimination

In this episode of our Defensible Decisions podcast, Scott Kelly (shareholder, Birmingham) sits down with Nonnie Shivers (office managing shareholder, Phoenix) to discuss the implications […]

Why Policing Language at Work is a Risky Move

February 9, 2026 • Shaw Law Group, PC Filed Under: HR - General

From time to time, HR hears a familiar complaint: “Employees are speaking another language, and it’s making others uncomfortable.” The impulse to step in is […]

Key Takeaways: Record Surge in Trade Secret Litigation

February 9, 2026 • Jones Walker Filed Under: Restrictive Covenants

Recent data confirms that trade secret litigation is at an all‑time high, reflecting a fundamental shift in how companies protect proprietary information. As panelists during […]

So, You Hired a Fraudulent Employee—Now What?

February 9, 2026 • Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: HR - Hiring Process

Figuring out that you hired the wrong person is always jarring. But what if the “wrong person” was never who they said they were at […]

Crypto Payrolls: Opportunities and Compliance Considerations for Global Employers

February 9, 2026 • Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: HR - Multinational Employers

In today’s rapidly evolving global workforce, innovative companies are exploring compensation models that incorporate cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins like USDC, EURC, or […]

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Latest State Law Articles

2026 California Employment Law Update: Preservation of Training Records

February 9, 2026 • Maynard Nexsen PC Category: California - General

Commencing January 1, 2026, California Senate Bill 513 requires that personnel records relating to the employee’s performance include “education and training records” and require employers […]

2026 California Employment Law Update: Designated Person for Paid Family Leave

February 9, 2026 • Maynard Nexsen PC Category: California - Family Leave

Passed in late 2025, California Senate Bill 590 will, commencing July 1, 2028, expand eligibility for benefits under the paid family leave program to include […]

California Legislature Fails To Pass Bill For Private Right of Action For Penalties for Untimely Wage Payments

February 9, 2026 • CDF Labor Law LLP Category: California - Wage & Hour

California Legislature Fails To Pass Bill For Private Right of Action For Penalties for Untimely Wage Payments

New Jersey State Court Addresses Scope of NJEPA

February 8, 2026 • Ogletree Deakins Category: New Jersey - General

Does the New Jersey Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (NJEPA) apply retroactively to claims for unequal pay that predate its effective date? Can a […]

California High Court Limits Use of Formatting and “Fine Print” Arguments to Defeat Arbitration

February 8, 2026 • Littler Category: California - General

California High Court Limits Use of Formatting and “Fine Print” Arguments to Defeat Arbitration The California Supreme Court (the “Court”) has confirmed that an arbitration […]

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Recent Workplace Headlines

3 Challenges to Implementing AI in L&D Strategy

Date: February 9, 2026 Publication: SHRM

L&D leaders can’t sit on the sidelines when it comes to integrating AI into strategy. Explore the challenges of harnessing technology to improve L&D outcomes.

‘Don’t look at the résumé’: Elon Musk admits he’s ‘fallen prey’ to flashy credentials but says conversation matters most when hiring

Date: February 9, 2026 Publication: Fortune

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO said he prioritizes hiring candidates who have a “wow” factor.

AI Is Creating A New Imposter Syndrome At Work

Date: February 9, 2026 Publication: Forbes

As AI reshapes how work is evaluated, many experienced professionals are questioning whether the way they’ve always delivered value still counts.

Washington Post Layoffs Point To Problems For Workers Everywhere

Date: February 9, 2026 Publication: Forbes

The Washington Post’s recent layoffs underscore the problems facing workers everywhere—more precarity, less job security.

Preliminary Injunction on Two Executive Orders Vacated

Date: February 9, 2026 Publication: SHRM

A federal court has vacated an injunction blocking key executive orders. Learn how this ruling impacts inclusion strategies and compliance.

Midwest Farms, LLC and Midwest Capital Services, LLC to Pay $334,500 in EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Date: February 9, 2026 Publication: EEOC

DENVER – Midwest Farms, LLC, and Midwest Capital Services, LLC, an agribusiness and related company operating several farms in rural Colorado, will pay $334,500 and provide other equitable relief to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.

More Americans Are Dealing With Memory Decline at Work

Date: February 9, 2026 Publication: Wall Street Journal

Flexible work schedules and technology-based reminders can help those in early stages of cognitive decline and dementia keep working.

5 Ways Humans Still Beat AI In A Layoff Economy

Date: February 8, 2026 Publication: Forbes

AI is driving layoffs and faster decisions—but weakening human judgment. Here are five judgment skills leaders need to stay relevant in a layoff economy.

The Workplace Revenge Fantasy We All Need Now

Date: February 8, 2026 Publication: Wall Street Journal

“Send Help” is a modern take on a timeless workplace desire: destroying your boss

How To Tend Your Workplace Culture Like A Living Ecosystem

Date: February 8, 2026 Publication: Forbes

A culture expert explains why workplace culture must be tended not built and how leaders can create healthier more resilient organizations.

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