United States: Employment and HR

The Sixth Circuit issued two significant decisions in the long-running labor dispute between Rieth-Riley Construction and Local 324, affirming NLRB findings that the employer violated the NLRA through unilateral wage changes, unlawful lockouts, and refusal to bargain.

Workforce mobility and wage compression create unique challenges for hospitality employers navigating state and local pay transparency laws. This discussion explores practical strategies for balancing compliance obligations with the need to attract top talent in a highly competitive industry where employees frequently move between properties and brands.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken enforcement action against Rollins Inc., the parent company of pest control brands such as Orkin, HomeTeam and Critter Control, for its widespread use of non-compete agreements with its employees.

Join Jackson Lewis P.C. for a comprehensive semi-annual legal update covering the most critical labor and employment law developments. This program explores federal and state case law, legislative changes, agency updates, and emerging trends including the Trump Administration's impact on employers, reverse discrimination, pay transparency, and AI in human resources.

Employer-sponsored networking events and leadership programs are often created to support professional development and employee engagement...

n April 10, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced a first-of-its kind resolution of False Claim Act allegations against International Business Machines Corporation relating to that company’s diversity...

Private fund strategies are migrating from institutional investors to retail vehicles like BDCs, interval funds, and tender offer funds, raising critical questions about liquidity mechanics, valuation governance, and regulatory oversight.

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a proposed regulation addressing ERISA fiduciary duties when selecting investment alternatives for 401(k) plans, with particular focus on facilitating the inclusion of alternative assets like crypto, private equity, and real estate. The proposal establishes a process-based safe harbor framework that identifies six key factors for fiduciary consideration, reinforcing ERISA's emphasis on prudent process over investment outcomes. What implications will this guidance have

The IRS has released proposed regulations and draft forms for Trump accounts, new IRA accounts for children that include a $1,000 government-funded pilot program contribution.

When does an attorney’s conduct cross from protected legal services into unprotected business advice? A recent opinion from the Fifteenth Court of Appeals...

Virginia's new Senate Bill 170 introduces significant restrictions on employer noncompete agreements, particularly affecting low-wage and terminated employees.

In Massey v, Borough of Bergenfield, __ F.4th __ (3d Cir. 2026), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that a white employee who alleged...