Kevin Lauri, Nicky Jatana, Jennifer Jambor-Delgado, Leslie Joyner and Alexander Spellman discuss the employment litigators joining Jackson Lewis’ Los Angeles office, their practices and the firm’s expanding presence in Southern California in “Jackson Lewis Adds Gordon Rees Employment Trio In LA,” published by Law360.Subscription may be required to view article
EU Pay Transparency: Lessons for Employers from First Three Member States’ Legislation
TakeawaysLegislation in Italy, Lithuania and Slovakia transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive show core alignment but meaningful country-specific differences, with Italy and Slovakia moving from policy discussions to enforceable pay transparency obligations.Employers face expanded obligations, including pay transparency in recruitment, responding to employee pay information requests, implementing objective, gender-neutral pay structures, and preparing for reporting and potential pay gap scrutiny.For global companies with operations in the EU, these first transpositions signal increased compliance complexity and the need to track country-by-country variations.ArticleThe EU Pay Transparency Directive transpositions adopted by Italy, Lithuania, and Slovakia provide employers with a look at the compliance landscape emerging across Europe.
FCA Retaliation Claims: Employer ‘To Dos’ in the Critical Hours After a Hotline Call
TakeawaysThe risk of FCA retaliation complaint is rising as courts broadly interpret protected activity (including internal complaints), heightening employer exposure and underscoring the need for strong compliance and anti-retaliation programs.The first 72 hours after a complaint are critical. Employers should separate investigations from employment decisions, assign roles early, preserve evidence, and assess timing and comparators to reduce litigation risk.Recent case law reinforces the importance of complaints signaling potential fraud on the government to qualify for FCA protection, providing a key defense for employers.Related linkLewis v. AbbVie Inc.Article
DOJ Opinion Finds EEOC Title VII Disparate Impact Guidelines Unconstitutional
TakeawaysThe DOJ analysis bolsters EEOC’s shift away from disparate impact liability theories of employment discrimination. The DOJ memo proposes stricter limits on disparate impact claims.Related links
Jackson Lewis Expands Los Angeles Office with Addition of Principals Jennifer Jambor-Delgado, Leslie H. Joyner and Alexander K. Spellman
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 11, 2026) — Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Principals Jennifer Jambor-Delgado,
Updates to Chicago’s Fair Workweek Ordinance Expand Employer Obligations
TakeawaysChicago’s updated Fair Workweek Ordinance rules (effective 06.01.26) expand and clarify employer obligations across scheduling, predictability pay, recordkeeping and more.The rules add detailed compliance requirements, including for good faith estimates and work schedules.They also increase administrative and compliance burdens. Employers should consider reviewing their policies and procedures to ensure compliance.Related links
9th Circuit to State of California: Break Rules Remain Preempted for Some Passenger-Carrying Drivers
In the latest chapter in a decade-long saga to determine if interstate drivers are subject to California’s meal and rest break rules, the Ninth Circuit affirmed that drivers of passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicles are not subject to the state’s break regulations. In People of the State of California ex rel. Xavier Becerra v. Federal Motor… Continue Reading
Catherine Cano Discusses Return to Office Compliance, Considerations and Obligations
Catherine Cano discusses compliance considerations and employer obligations related to handling work-from-home accommodation requests and implementing return-to-office mandates in “Navigating Legal & Practical Risks of RTO Mandates,” published by Corporate Compliance Insights.Subscription may be required to view article
Michael Neifach Comments on Proposed Federal E-Verify Mandate
Michael Neifach comments on the proposed Mandatory E-Verify Act 2026 and considerations for employers navigating state laws in “US Employers Face E-Verify Compliance Maze as Federal Mandate Looms,” published by Lexology PRO.Subscription may be required to view article
Colorado Mandates State EEO-1 Data Reports — Even if Federal Reporting Ends
TakeawaysNew Colorado law requires certain private employers to submit EEO-1 demographic data to the state starting 07.01.27, even if federal EEO-1 reporting is eliminated. The law shifts EEO-1 reporting into the state’s business filing system and makes previously confidential workforce data more publicly accessible. Although the law leaves several important implementation and scope questions unresolved, employers should prepare by assessing coverage, identifying data gaps and updating reporting processes.Related links
Catherine Cano Discusses Risks Associated with Return to Office Mandates
Catherine Cano discusses compliance concerns related to improperly handling work from home accommodation requests in response to return to work mandates in “Navigating Legal & Practical Risks of RTO Mandates,” published by Corporate Compliance Insights.Subscription may be required to view article
Jackson Lewis Attorneys Earn Recognition in the Legal 500 United States
NEW YORK, NY (June 10, 2026) – National employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the firm has been recommended in multiple practice areas in The Legal 500 United States, with several attorneys earning individual distinctions for their leadership and excellence in labor and employment law.
Jackson Lewis Principal Kathleen McGinley Honored with 2026 Managing Partner Award
BALTIMORE, MD (June 9, 2026) — Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Baltimore Office Managing Principal and Office Litigation Manager Kathleen A.
Jackson Lewis Ranks 32nd on the 2026 Law360 400
Jackson Lewis ranks 32nd on the Law360 400, which recognizes the largest U.S. law firms and international firms with a U.S. component by attorney headcount in “The Law360 400: A Look At The Top 100 Firms,” published by Law360.Subscription may be required to view article
Federal Court Vacates $100,000 H-1B Fee
Takeaways A federal district court in Massachusetts ruled on Monday that the $100,000 fee President Trump imposed on certain H-1B petitions constitutes an unlawful tax and vacated the fee in its entirety. President Donald Trump’s Sept. 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” introduced a new $100,000 fee requirement for new… Continue Reading