DOL Issues New Joint Employer Rule Proposal
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced on April 22, 2026, a new proposed rule clarifying when multiple employers are jointly liable f…
The Supreme Court Again Addresses Whether Drivers Are Exempt from FAA Arbitration Agreements
The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) encourages the use and enforcement of arbitration agreements, although the Act contains an exception for…
Trump Nominates Third NLRB Member, Whose Confirmation Signals Potential for Change
On April 13, 2026, President Trump nominated James Macy to fill the third vacant Republican seat on the National Labor Relations Board (NLR…
Defendant Sues Plaintiff Over “Fabricated” Sex Harassment Claims
An employer official named in a graphic sexual harassment suit brought a counter-claim against her accuser for defamation, calling his alle…
Federal Workers to Get New and Tougher Performance Reviews
No personnel issues have been debated longer and more thoroughly than that of the utility of performance reviews. Some argue that such rev…
Could AI Hiring Assessments Constitute a Polygraph Test Under Applicable Law?
This newsletter has written many articles about challenges and questions raised by the use of AI by employers. The latest comes from a law…