It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month was no exception. In fact, there were so many significant developments taking place during the past month that we were once again forced to expand our monthly summary well beyond the typical “Top 10” list. In order to make sure that you stay on top of the latest changes, here is a quick review of the Top 14 stories from last month that all employers need to know about:
With the July 28 announcement that the country’s economic numbers have declined for the second straight quarter, many employers are fearful of a possible recession, or at least a sustained economic downturn – and are wondering what they should do to prepare. After all, we’re dealing with a declining stock market, soaring inflation, and reports of hiring freezes. Meanwhile, your workers are probably on edge and no doubt dealing with inflationary concerns, adding to the tension we all feel each day. What four options should you consider to ensure you are positioning your organization to weather the storm – and what three steps can you take to relieve the inflationary strain that your workforce is no doubt dealing with?
On Friday, April 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has agreed to pay just over $17 million to resolve allegations that ...