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October 28

New York Personnel Records Law Could Help Expose Retaliation Against Whistleblowers

What Is New York Labor Law Section 210-b? Effective November 8. 2026, the Access to Personnel Records Act (the “Act”), which New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law on September 9, 2026, amends New York Labor law to give employees the right to be notified when negative information is added to their personnel files, obtain copies of these files, and dispute its contents when necessary. Under the Act, which…

October 16

Misclassification, Employment

Truck Driver Ruling Shows How State Law Can Decide Misclassification Claims

Sparc Transport Drivers File Misclassification Class Action On December 18, 2023, truck driver Pedro Baez filed a class action lawsuit asserting violations of the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act (IWPCA) against Direct Trucking, a trucking company that operates under the name of Sparc Transport in Channahon, Illinois. Sparc Transport hired Pedro Baez and other drivers as independent contractors to complete deliveries in the general Illinois area. In the submitted…

September 25

Employment

Pennsylvania Cargill Workers Win Preliminary Approval of Unpaid Overtime Settlement

U.S. District Judge Robert D. Mariani of the Middle District of Pennsylvania recently granted preliminary approval to a class settlement of more than $4.9 million in Villa v. Cargill Meat Solutions Corp., as case involving workers at Cargill Meat Solutions Corp. This decision resolves unpaid overtime claims brought by workers who alleged that Cargill failed to pay them for extra hours spent walking to and from time clocks on the…

September 21

Employment

What the New EEOC National Enforcement Plan Means for Workers

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued a National Enforcement Plan in June 2026 which explains the agency’s new priorities and what it has deprioritized, and, critically, states that Title VII and related employment statutes remain unchanged despite shifts in agency emphasis. The practical takeaway is that workers whose claims fall outside the new priorities, particularly disparate impact claims, may need to pursue state agency remedies or through…

September 02

Employment, Misclassification

Are Staffing Agencies Misclassifying Healthcare Workers?

Worker misclassification is a growing issue facing healthcare professionals. In 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division identified violations, including instances of worker misclassification, in 80 percent of its reviews of residential care, nursing facilities, home health services, and other health-sector institutions. Individuals such as travel nurses, per diem aides, and allied health professionals are among the most at-risk of being misclassified as independent contractors, which may…

August 19

Employment

New DOL Opinion Letters Clarify Non-Exempt Work, Overtime, Bonuses, Meal Breaks, and Pre-Shift Work

On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (DOL) issued four new opinion letters in response to public inquiries about recurring issues under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The letters address whether exempt employees can perform additional hourly work and the overtime implications of that work, how certain bonuses should be treated when calculating overtime pay, when time spent moving through an employer’s premises…

August 13

Misclassification, Employment

New Jersey Stop-Work Order Against Teaneck Limo Company Shows Risks of Worker Misclassification

On May 20, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJDOL) announced a stop-work order against a Teaneck limousine and taxi company, Kismet International Inc. t/a Kismet Int. Limo & Teaneck Taxi Service (“Kismet”). Kismet was recently audited, revealing that the company misclassified 80 drivers from 2012-2015 and was found to owe a total balance of $207,358.81. The decision was upheld through the full appeals process, and…

July 02

Employment

FIFA World Cup Poses Opportunity For Labor Unions to Advance Contract Negotiations and Pressure Hospitality Industry

As North America welcomes teams and audiences from around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, cities across the U.S. are experiencing a surge in tourism, pressure on the hospitality and tourism industries and increase potential for wage violations and worker exploitation. Eleven U.S. cities are hosting matches, with the U.S. opening match having taken place on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. The U.S. host cities…

May 18

Employment, Employee Benefits

United Airlines Flight Attendant Labor Deal Highlights Key Wage and Hour Issues

A recent agreement between United Airlines (“United”) and its flight attendants is a major signal to employers across the industry about employees’ expectations. After over a year of negotiations, a rejected agreement, and federal mediation, United and the Association of Flight Attendants-Communications Workers of America (“AFA-CWA”) union arrived at a second tentative agreement (the “Agreement”) that restructures compensation in meaningful ways. For legal and HR professionals, the details are worth close examination. Key Terms of the United Airlines Flight Attendant Labor Deal The AFA-CWA and United reached the Agreement on March 26, 2026. The United Airlines…

May 01

Misclassification, Employment

DOL Independent Contractor Rule Proposal Signals Major Shift in Worker Classification Standards

On February 26, 2026, the US Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new rule for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors. This proposed rule adjusts the existing method and criteria involved in determining which category a worker falls into. As employee classification affects other federal employment laws and benefits, this proposed rule may have significant implications for employers, workers, and litigators. The Proposed Rule: What is Changing? The proposed…

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