As we move into 2026, federal employment law continues to evolve through a combination of legislation, agency enforcement priorities, regulatory changes, and court decisions. While Congress has remained relatively quiet on sweeping employment legislation, federal agencies and the courts are shaping the workplace landscape in meaningful ways. Employers and workers
As workplaces continue to evolve in response to technology, economic shifts, and changing workforce expectations, employment law in 2026 is shaping many of the ways people work, hire, manage, and protect their rights. Both employees and employers benefit from understanding where the law is heading — not only to stay
Two experts explain why women are leaving the workforce at historic rates. Learn more. Federal Layoffs Threaten Disability Rights And Future Workforce. Learn more. How employers can better support working mothers. Learn more.
Two experts explain why women are leaving the workforce at historic rates. Learn more. Federal Layoffs Threaten Disability Rights And Future Workforce. Learn more. How employers can better support working mothers. Learn more.
Two experts explain why women are leaving the workforce at historic rates. Learn more. Federal Layoffs Threaten Disability Rights And Future Workforce. Learn more. How employers can better support working mothers. Learn more.
Two experts explain why women are leaving the workforce at historic rates. Learn more. Federal Layoffs Threaten Disability Rights And Future Workforce. Learn more. How employers can better support working mothers. Learn more.
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Split shift pay in the U.S.: which states require an extra hour of pay, how the premium is calculated, and how it differs from overtime and shift differentials.
Learn how pay transparency laws and salary history bans work in the U.S., which states require posted pay ranges, and what to do if an employer breaks the rules.
The FLSA salary threshold is $684 a week ($35,568 a year) for exempt status. See the highly compensated limit, the duties tests and which states pay more.
Found a mistake in your employment background check? Learn how to dispute it under the FCRA, what to send, how long the company has, and your next steps.
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