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, Enforcement Assistance, and Market Modernization Act
Archives for May 31, 2026
No Raise, No Promotion: 1 in 4 White-Collar Workers Are Stalling Out
An invisible barrier is keeping many Americans from getting ahead—the midcareer stall.
USCIS Reversal of Immigration Benefits Pause: Will ‘Medical Physicians’ Benefit?
Physicians from countries subject to the Trump Administration’s immigration benefits pause received sudden but quiet good news on April 30, 2026. USCIS updated its “Strengthened Screening and Vetting” policy alert without any announcement, adding the category of “applications associated with medical physicians” to the list of cases whose adjudication holds may be lifted. This policy… Continue Reading
Beltway Buzz, May 29, 2026
The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.
New Connecticut Law Restricts Employer AI Use, Mandates Notice for AI-Caused RIFs
On May 29, 2026, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law landmark bipartisan artificial intelligence (AI) legislation that will, among other things, restrict employers’ use of AI-powered tools in employment decisions and require employers to provide disclosures to employees before AI-related reductions in force (RIFs).
Workforce Pell Is About To Get Real For Colleges. Here’s What They Need To Know.
Delivering on the promise Workforce Pell is about to be in the hands of colleges.
Why Being Busy Has Become A Strange Status Symbol At Work
Busyness often signals status at work, but visible overload can hide poor priorities, weak focus and mistaken ideas about value.
Why Entry-Level Hiring Is Down 80% At Companies Adopting AI
AI may be shrinking entry-level hiring faster than many companies expected. New research shows what that means for early careers and future talent pipelines.
IRS Unveils 2027 HSA, HDHP Limits
The long-awaited health savings account (HSA) and high-deductible health plan (HDHP) figures for 2027 were announced May 29.
HR’s Fastest-Growing Skills Reflect AI’s Workplace Impact
LinkedIn’s latest HR Skills on the Rise report highlights AI literacy, compliance, analytics, and change management as critical capabilities.
Why Role Clarity Belongs at the Heart of Performance Management
Role ambiguity hurts productivity and engagement. Learn how tying role clarity to performance management helps employees align with business goals.
Supreme Court Broadens Arbitration Exemption for Delivery Drivers
Learn about the Supreme Court’s ruling that last-mile delivery drivers may be exempt from mandatory arbitration under the FAA even if they never cross state lines.
Labor Reform Bill Seeks to Shorten Contract Negotiations
Get informed about the Faster Labor Contracts Act and how it could change collective bargaining for HR professionals.
Massachusetts Rideshare Drivers Sign Up for Unionization – And Spotlight Potential New State Law Labor Avenues
Massachusetts Rideshare Drivers Sign Up for Unionization – And Spotlight Potential New State Law Labor Avenues
In late May 2026, the App-Based Driver’s Union (ADU) became the first labor union certified to represent rideshare drivers in the nation. It reached that milestone using a streamlined organizing process under a new
Policy Week in Review – May 29, 2026
Policy Week in Review – May 29, 2026
EEOC Seeks to Rescind its 1979 Affirmative Action Rule
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