Stay current on the latest changes shaping the workplace with this concise Employment Law Update covering both Federal and New Jersey developments. This session will highlight recent legislation, regulatory updates, and key court decisions that impact hiring, management practices, compliance obligations, and employee relations. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of what’s new, what’s changing, and what HR and leadership teams should be preparing for in the months ahead.
Archives for March 26, 2026
Labor Law Solutions, The Podcast: A New NLRB Board Takes Shape (Podcast)
In this inaugural episode of our Labor Law Solutions podcast, shareholders Tom Davis (Nashville) and Tom Stanek (Phoenix), who co-chair the firm’s Traditional Labor Relations Practice Group sit down with co-chair and former NLRB member Brian Hayes (Washington) to discuss recent developments in labor law. The speakers discuss the new
Trump Administration Plans to Require Higher Wages for H-1B Visa Holders
The Labor Department proposal is the latest effort to wean U.S. tech companies and other employers off skilled foreign labor.
Building a Workforce for Breakthrough Innovation
Abbott execs Mary Moreland and John Frels join The WSJ Leadership Institue’s Wendy Bounds to discuss how the right people strategy—shaping talent, culture, and tools—accelerates scientific advancement and builds a resilient workforce for high-stakes environments. Photo: Nikki Ritcher for The WSJ Leadership Institute)
Illinois workplace temperature safety bill moves forward despite being unfinished
(The Center Square) – A bill that would require Illinois workers to be provided more protections from excessive temperatures made progress in the state’s General Assembly this week. House Bill 3762, a…
First Circuit Rejects Per Se Rule that Performance Improvement Plans Automatically Qualify as Adverse Employment Actions
First Circuit Rejects Per Se Rule that Performance Improvement Plans Automatically Qualify as Adverse Employment Actions
This month, in Walsh v. HNTB Corporation, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a district court finding that placing an employee on a performance improvement plan (PIP), by itself, does
Littler Lounge: OSHA Explained – Prevention, Preparedness and Protection
Littler Lounge: OSHA Explained – Prevention, Preparedness and Protection
What do acronyms, inspections, and everyday workplace decisions have in common? Quite a lot, as it turns out. In this episode, hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave are joined by Alka Ramchandani-Raj, a leader of Littler’s OSHA practice, for a look
New York City Proposes Bill That Sets Higher Minimum Wages and Eliminates Tip Credits
New York City Proposes Bill That Sets Higher Minimum Wages and Eliminates Tip Credits
The New York City Council on March 10, 2026, introduced proposed legislation (Bill Int. No. 757, referred to as the “New York City Minimum Wage Act”) that would create a New York City minimum wage higher
Understanding Colombia’s Landmark Labor Reform: Law 2466 of 2025
Groundbreaking labor reform in Colombia enacted on June 25, 2025—encapsulated in Law 2466 of 2025—aims to enhance workers’ rights, increase formal employment, and modernize labor laws.
First Circuit Evaluates PIP as Evidence of Age Discrimination
On March 13, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled in Walsh v. HNTB Corp. that placing an employee on a performance improvement plan (PIP) did not constitute age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) because the working conditions remained the same.
Amended Florida Civil Rights Act Reduces Both Administrative Delay and Businesses’ Legal Exposure
TakeawaysExpected to begin on 07.01.26, Florida Civil Rights Act civil actions must be filed within firm deadlines.As amended by Florida House Bill 1407, any civil action brought under the Act must commence no later than one year after the date of determination of reasonable cause by the Florida Commission on Human Relations or issuance of a Notice of Right to Sue by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, whichever is earlier. The new law resolves conflicting court rulings and limits prolonged employer exposure to claims under the Act.Related linkFlorida House Bill 1407Article
DOL Proposed Rule Would Increase Wage Levels for H-1B Visas, PERM Labor Certifications
On March 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes significant changes related to how prevailing wages are calculated for employers seeking to hire foreign workers under H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visa statuses, as well as permanent labor certification under PERM
Think You Can Spot A Liar At Work? You Likely Can’t—But Here’s How
You think you can spot a liar at work—you likely can’t. Here are 3 psychology-backed signs of deception and what most people miss every day.
Equal Pay Day 2026: A Marker — and a Reminder for Employers
Equal Pay Day, observed this year on March 26, highlights how far into the current year the average woman must work to earn what the average man earned in the prior year. While the date may shift from year to year, the conversation it prompts does not. For employers, Equal Pay Day is less about… Continue Reading
DOL Proposed Rule Seeks Higher Prevailing Wages Levels for Foreign Workers
DOL Proposed Rule Seeks Higher Prevailing Wages Levels for Foreign Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor is scheduled to issue a proposed rule that would increase and re-adjust the “prevailing wage” levels for key employment-based immigration sponsorship programs. The prevailing wage rate refers to the average salary paid to workers