Labor Law Updates

When discussing employee pay, the terms minimum wage, prevailing wage and living wage are often used interchangeably — but they mean very different things. Understanding the distinction is essential, especially if you're an employer navigating complex wage requirements across states, cities or industries.

As technology becomes more integrated into everyday work life, workplace privacy concerns are increasing. Employers now face growing legal obligations on how they collect, use and store employee information, especially regarding electronic...

Navigating state, county, and city-level regulations adds complexity to posting compliance. While federal posting requirements are minimal, many states now require multiple postings — and the pace of legislative change is accelerating. Staying current is more crucial than ever.

In this post, we’ll cover the five states with the most significant updates, what these changes mean for employers, and how to stay compliant as laws evolve.

The demand for fair, competitive pay is ever-present for employers. And today, expanding salary transparency laws are giving job candidates and current employees a distinct advantage.  Depending on the states and cities in which your business operates, you may be legally required to disclose salary information under new wage transparency laws. Learn why these laws are growing and how to uphold them in your hiring and promotion practices.

The legal battle over workplace DEI programs has reached a critical moment. A federal court has temporarily blocked key provisions of the Trump administration’s executive orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in the public and private sectors. On February 21, 2025, U.S. District Judge Adam B. Abelson granted a preliminary injunction, ruling that the orders are likely unconstitutional due to vague language and restrictions on speech.