Ava Lombardi

The agency has signaled that companies should prepare for renewed scrutiny of systemic discrimination, broader non-monetary remedies and more accessible tools.

The safest NDA may no longer be the broadest one as obligations surrounding workplace misconduct, AI use and employee mobility reshape confidentiality considerations.

US employers are increasingly using repayment clauses to protect training and hiring investments, but a growing legislative patchwork is narrowing when those agreements can be enforced.

A quiet HR automation risk is emerging. AI intake tools are creating a new route for an old compliance risk: unlawfully acquiring family medical history or other genetic information.

From enhanced worker protections to AI transparency requirements, Lexology PRO highlights key compliance deadlines in August 2026 for companies across the US.

Employee creator programmes can create wage-and-hour, discrimination and harassment risks for employers, despite their potential to boost recruitment and brand engagement.

Workplace violence prevention duties may collide with care obligations for healthcare providers. Employers need clear thresholds for risk assessment, escalation and documentation.

The Texas attorney general’s investigation into LinkedIn highlights the legal risks of leaving inaccurate or misleading vacancies online.

New US DOL guidance gives employers more flexibility over hybrid commutes but warns that calls, scheduling work and employer control can make travel compensable.

Trump’s social media posts can move markets without becoming policy. Experts explain how companies can assess legal authority, executive orders, agency directions and business exposure to decide when to monitor, prepare or act.