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Effective July 1, 2026, the new Tennessee law prohibits employers from requiring, requesting, or enforcing a noncompete agreement against an employee whose annualized compensation is less than $70,000. The statute defines “annualized compensation” to include “total . . . wages, salary, commissions, nondiscretionary bonuses, and other forms of remuneration, calculated on an annualized basis.” Unlike recently […]
California employers should take note that the Cal/OSHA workplace posting titled “Safety and Health Protection on the Job” was updated in April 2026. The poster summarizes key workplace safety and health obligations under California law and must be displayed in a conspicuous location where employee notices are customarily posted. Failure to display the notice may […]
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly revised its enforcement approach to Form I-9 violations, reclassifying numerous common errors as substantive violations subject to immediate penalties. These changes eliminate the long-standing 10-day cure period for many mistakes and materially increase employer risk in inspections. This article outlines what has changed and how employers should […]
On April 10, 2026, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its National Emphasis Program (NEP) for indoor and outdoor heat hazard prevention, adding new citation guidance, and revising the industries targeted for enforcement. The updated NEP is effective immediately and will be in place for five years. Jackson Lewis:OSHA Reworks Heat NEP, Updates […]
Employers around the country need to comply with a growing patchwork of laws on fair pay, pay data reporting, and transparency in job ads and the hiring process. Compliance has become increasingly complex as more states and cities pass their own nuanced requirements that vary from location to location, and the stakes are getting higher […]
Spring is in the air in the United States—and so are pollen, ragweed, grass, and a host of other springtime allergens. For most employees, seasonal allergies are a minor nuisance managed with an over-the-counter antihistamine. But for some, allergic reactions may be severe enough to significantly impair breathing, concentration, or other daily functions, prompting affected […]
Starting no later than January 3, 2028, the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program will provide most Maryland employees with up to 12 weeks of paid leave for certain family and medical reasons, with a possible additional 12 weeks of leave for parental bonding, per application year. The program is funded through employer and employee payroll […]
Virginia has become the first Southern state to adopt a mandatory paid family medical leave (PFML) insurance program. Administered by the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC), eligible employees may receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave, with wage replacement of up to 80% of the employee’s average weekly wage, subject to a statutory cap. The program […]
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new edition of Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker. The new Form I-129 edition dated February 27, 2026, replaces the January 20, 2025, edition, which USCIS will not accept for petitions postmarked on or after April 1, 2026. USCIS:I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker Ogletree Deakins:USCIS Introduces […]
The State Department has published a final rule to amend the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (“DV Program”) effective April 10, 2026. Applicants for the DV-2027 lottery will be required to submit a scan of the biographic and signature page of a valid passport when completing the electronic entry. Additionally, all entrants must pay a $1 registration fee […]