The Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (Departments) issued a proposed rule that could significantly reshape how employers offer fertility benefits. The proposal would give employers another pathway to offer fertility benefits without embedding those benefits directly in the employer’s major medical plan. The proposal reflects growing employer interest in fertility benefits…
Prepare for Summer Minimum Wage Increases in Certain California Localities
At the start of the year, the state minimum wage increased, along with several local jurisdictions. Many other California cities and counties will also increase their minimum wage on July 1. The following localities will raise their minimum wage on July 1, 2026: Locality Current Minimum Wage NewMinimum Wage Alameda $17.46 $17.76 Berkeley $19.18 $19.61 Emeryville $19.90… Continue Reading
Jackson Lewis is Pleased to Introduce the New Jersey Workplace Law Blog!
This blog will provide timely commentary on developments in New Jersey employment and workplace law, including legislative and regulatory changes, key court decisions and evolving workplace issues. Its purpose is to offer clear, practical insights that help readers understand how legal developments may impact employers and the workplace. Designed for employers, HR professionals, and others… Continue Reading
One Bite: New Jersey Court Prohibits Successive Motions for Reconsideration of a Final Order
On May 4, 2026, the New Jersey Appellate Division, in a published opinion, prohibited successive motions for reconsideration of a final order. In the case, Doglio v. Boasso Am. Corp., the trial court granted the defendant’s motion for summary judgment, disposing of all claims as to all parties. The plaintiff filed a motion for reconsideration… Continue Reading
NJ Family Leave Act Changes Are Coming This July: Reminder for Employers
New Jersey employers should begin preparing for significant amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), which are scheduled to take effect on July 17, 2026. The amendments broaden both employer coverage and employee eligibility: Employers Most Likely Affected These changes are especially important for smaller employers and out-of-state employers with New Jersey-based employees…. Continue Reading
Jackson Lewis Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s 2026 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers Guide
NEW YORK, NY (June 2, 2026) — Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Mary T. Costigan, Jason C.
California Voters to Consider Health Care Executive Compensation Cap
California employers in the health care industry should prepare for increased scrutiny of executive compensation as a new statewide initiative heads toward the November 3, 2026, General Election ballot. The California Secretary of State announced that Initiative 1985, formally titled “Limits Compensation for Health Care Executives, Managers, and Administrators. Initiative Statute,” became eligible for the… Continue Reading
California Executive Order Signals More Scrutiny of AI’s Workplace Impact
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued Executive Order N-6-26, a “first-in-the-nation” order aimed at preparing workers, businesses, and communities for potential workforce disruption associated with artificial intelligence. While the order does not create immediate new compliance obligations for employers, it is an important development for California businesses because it previews where state policy, regulation, and… Continue Reading
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
Allegheny County Considers Requiring Employers Provide Paid Parental Leave
Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County Board of Health has unanimously approved seeking public comment on a proposal to expand Allegheny County’s Paid Sick Leave rules and to adopt paid parental leave obligations for employers. The public comment period will remain open for at least 30 days, to June 12. A public hearing is scheduled for June 2,… Continue Reading
SCOTUS: FAA Transportation Worker Exemption May Apply to Drivers Who Do Not Cross State Lines
TakeawaysIn Flowers Foods, Inc. v. Brock, the U.S. Supreme Court held a worker who transports goods on an intrastate leg of an interstate journey may qualify for Section 1’s exemption to the FAA even if the worker never crosses state lines or interacts with a vehicle that does.The Court declined to adopt a bright-line rule requiring transportation workers to cross state lines or interact with an interstate vehicle to qualify for the exemption. However, it reaffirmed that there are limits to the exemption.The decision leaves key issues unresolved, meaning future litigation will shape, for instance, how broadly the exemption applies.Related links
AI Hallucinations in Court Filings Continue: Florida Supreme Court Responds with a New Certification Requirement
Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of the modern lawyer’s toolkit. Attorneys are using generative AI platforms to assist with legal research, drafting, editing, and document review. While these technologies can improve efficiency, a growing number of court filings across the country demonstrate a significant risk: AI-generated hallucinations, including fabricated case citations, nonexistent authorities, and…
Los Angeles Amends Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance in Advance of July 2026
The Los Angeles City Council has approved amendments that would slow the implementation schedule for the City’s Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance and related airport worker wage provisions. The move revises the framework adopted in 2025, which had been set to increase covered hotel and airport worker wages to $30 per hour by 2028. The… Continue Reading
Virginia Adopts Broad Paid Sick Leave Law
Last week, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation dramatically expanding Virginia’s paid sick leave law to cover nearly all Virginia employees. If you have employees in Virginia, you can learn more about the new law here. Continue Reading
Richard F. Vitarelli Appointed Chair of AGC Labor and Employment Law Council
HARTFORD, CT (May 27, 2026) — Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to ann