Takeaways Washington’s pay transparency statute imposes strict obligations on employers. Employers can reduce their exposure by acting proactively to ensure compliance. The Washington Equal Pay ...

The New Jersey statewide minimum wage rate will increase to $15.92 per hour from $15.49 per hour for most employees beginning on January 1, 2026, in accordance with annual adjustments required by ...

Dr. Marrazzo succeeded Dr. Anthony Fauci as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in August 2023 NEED TO KNOW Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, a...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, a top NIH scientist Marrazzo was appointed to succeed Dr. Anthony Fauci as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disea...

Many workers believe they're in a hostile work environment, but unless mistreatment is tied to a legally protected trait, the law often doesn't consider it unlawful. "It's a hostile working environ...

LONG BEACH, Calif. — John Solomon, a teacher at MacArthur Elementary in Lakewood and secretary of the Teachers Association of Long Beach (TALB), has been placed on administrative leave after circu...

Earlier this week, on September 30, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 288 (AB 288) into law. AB 288, which becomes effective on January 1, 2026, authorizes California’s Public Employ...

Starting January 1, 2026, New Jersey’s minimum wage rate will increase from $15.49 per hour to $15.92 per hour, representing a nearly 3 percent increase. The minimum wage for seasonal and small b...

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business. Government S...