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What’s new in U.S. employment reporting requirements: EEOC proposes eliminating EEO-1 and other demographic reporting requirements
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced on July 21, 2026, that it voted to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking that would eliminate the EEO-1 and other federal race- and sex-based workforce reporting requirements.
DOJ shifts stance on disparate impact - What employers need to know
Last week, the Department of Justice issued an opinion concluding that the EEOC’s longstanding guidelines on disparate impact liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act are unconstitutional. It is a significant statement of executive branch policy, but it is not, on its own, a change in the law. Employers need to understand both what has shifted and what has not.
‘Who’s the boss?’ Joint employer liability and the hidden risk in your portfolio
Within the context of the private equity (PE) landscape, employment law liability has often been viewed as a portfolio company problem. That assumption is becoming increasingly risky, however. As regulators and plaintiffs’ attorneys sharpen their focus on the relationship between PE sponsors and their portfolio companies, fund managers and investors need to understand how joint employer liability could extend beyond the portfolio company and attach directly to the fund itself.
What’s new in the restrictive covenant space: Tennessee joins growing list of states adopting non-compete restrictions
The restrictive covenant landscape continues to shift — and the latest development comes from a state that may surprise you. Tennessee, a state not typically associated with employee-friendly regulation, has moved to establish new statutory parameters for non-compete agreements. With the bill now awaiting the Governor’s signature, Tennessee employers should take notice and begin preparing for significant changes effective July 1, 2026.
From rulemaking to enforcement: The FTC’s non-compete campaign enters a new phase
On April 15, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission ordered Rollins, Inc. — one of the largest pest-control companies in the United States and parent of household brands Orkin, HomeTeam, and Critter Control — to stop enforcing non-compete agreements against more than 18,000 employees nationwide.
What’s new in joint employer regulations
On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule to clarify joint employer status under three major federal employment laws: the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA). The proposal aims to establish a single, clear nationwide standard for determining when two or more employers are jointly liable for wages, overtime, and other worker protections.
Virginia looks to enact sweeping employment law reforms - what employers need to know
In its recent session, the Virginia General Assembly passed a historic package of employment legislation that will reshape the workplace landscape across the Commonwealth. These new laws — spanning minimum wage increases, paid leave expansion, a ban on pay history questions, and expanded anti-discrimination protections — represent the most significant overhaul of Virginia employment law since 2020 and are on Governor Abigail Spanberger’s desk for signature.
Virginia looks to enact sweeping employment law reforms — what employers need to know Blog Employment Law Watch
In its recent session, the Virginia General Assembly passed a historic package of employment legislation that will reshape the workplace landscape across the Commonwealth. These new laws — spanning minimum wage increases, paid leave expansion, a ban on pay history questions, and expanded anti-discrimination protections — represent the most significant overhaul of Virginia employment law since 2020 and are on Governor Abigail Spanberger’s desk for signature.
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Trauma Encounters
Introduction The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly affected the United States health care system including trauma centers and patients.1-3 During the initial months of the pandemic, domestic violence calls have increased by 25% while traffic congestion has diminished accompanying a >60% decrease in local travel in the United States.4-6 While some areas were seeing decreases in motor vehicle accidents, motor vehicle fatalities were increasing likely from the public...
New Regime On Limited Partnership Fund Introduced In Hong Kong
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Summary The Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance (Cap. 637) (the “LPFO”), which came into effect on August 31, 2020, introduces the limited partnership fund (“LPF”), a new entity type for private equity and venture capital funds in Hong Kong. LPF features flexibility and legal protections comparable to those found in other jurisdictions such as Delaware and the Cayman Islands.
Human Polyclonal Antibodies Prevent Lethal Zika Virus Infection in Mice
Abstract Zika virus (ZIKV) is an emerging mosquito-borne flavivirus that represents a major threat to global health. ZIKV infections in adults are generally asymptomatic or present with mild symptoms. However, recent outbreaks of ZIKV have revealed that it can cause Congenital Zika Syndrome in neonates and Guillain-Barré syndrome in adults. Currently, no ZIKV-specific vaccines or antiviral treatments are available.
An IRF-3-, IRF-5-, and IRF-7-Independent Pathway of Dengue Viral Resistance Utilizes IRF-1 to Stimulate Type I and II Interferon Responses
Mice Deficient in IRF-3, IRF-5, and IRF-7 Are Resistant to Severe DENV Infection An IRF-3, IRF-5, and IRF-7-Independent Pathway Contributes to Cell-Intrinsic Antiviral Resistance in Bone-Marrow-Derived Macrophages IL-12 and IFN-?
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