July 2026 Newsletter
Employment Law Bulletin
A Monthly Report On Labor Law Issues
Volume XXXXIV, Issue 7
In This Issue: From major Department of Labor proposed rules on joint-employer liability to a potential standard-shifting majority at the National Labor Relations Board, major regulatory updates are reshaping workplace compliance. This issue breaks down key developments, including how recent Supreme Court rulings expand Federal Arbitration Act exemptions for local last-mile delivery drivers. We also examine emerging employer liabilities, ranging from high-stakes harassment counter-claims to court rulings questioning whether AI hiring assessments violate lie detector laws. Read the full newsletter to navigate these critical labor law shifts and keep your organization protected.
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Could AI Hiring Assessments Constitute a Polygraph Test Under Applicable Law?

Defendant Sues Plaintiff Over “Fabricated” Sex Harassment Claims

DOL Issues New Joint Employer Rule Proposal

Federal Workers to Get New and Tougher Performance Reviews

The Supreme Court Again Addresses Whether Drivers Are Exempt from FAA Arbitration Agreements
