The latest legal news and analysis on at-will employment laws.
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EEOC sues a caterer over an alleged hijab hiring refusal. The claims are unproven; here is what Title VII and Groff v. DeJoy actually require of employers.
The Eleventh Circuit reversed summary judgment for an Alabama employer, holding a jury could weigh race discrimination and retaliation claims over a drug test.
A California federal court entered a $79.5M judgment against Ameris Bank for whistleblower retaliation and the wrongful firing of ex-Balboa CEO Patrick Byrne.
Nebraska's LB 921 mini-WARN Act took effect July 18, 2026, requiring 100+-employee employers to give 90 days' layoff notice, 30 more than federal WARN's 60 days.
Maine's L.D. 2200 took effect July 13, 2026, restricting noncompete agreements against Maine health care practitioners unless they hold ownership interest and patient choice is preserved.
The Washington Supreme Court ruled July 9, 2026 that the state's live-in caregiver wage exemption is unconstitutional, entitling live-in caregivers to minimum wage and overtime under the MWA.
Virginia's HB 627 bars noncompete agreements with health care professionals starting July 1, 2026. Learn the covered boards, exceptions, and penalties.
The Third Circuit ruled June 24, 2026 that the Title VII retaliation standard also governs ADA and FMLA claims, and that a cut bonus or raise can qualify.
Virginia's pay transparency law, HB 636, took effect July 1, 2026. Employers must post wage or salary ranges in job listings and cannot ask about pay history.
Tennessee HB 1034 voids noncompete agreements for workers earning below $70,000/year. Signed May 7, 2026; takes effect July 1, 2026. Key rules explained.
Virginia HB 238 (2026) standardizes wage-and-hour penalties under Va. Code 40.1-29: liquidated damages, 8% interest, attorney fees, and treble damages July 1, 2026.
Virginia SB 170 takes effect July 1, 2026, barring enforcement of a noncompete against a worker fired without cause who was not paid the disclosed severance. What the new Va. Code 40.1-28.7:8 rule requires.
A Texas federal court set aside the FTC's 2024 noncompete ban in Ryan LLC v. FTC. The agency dropped its appeal in 2025, and the rule was pulled from the CFR in 2026.