Federal Workers Get Tougher Reviews, Fewer Job Protections

President Donald Trump‘s push to tighten control over the federal workforce will take shape in coming weeks, allowing political leaders more power over firings and promotions, and more influence over who is spared from widespread layoffs.

Research Backing $100,000 H-1B Fee Under Fire Ahead of Hearing

Before an appeals court panel considers arguments next week on President Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee, academic research bolstering the policy is under scrutiny for errors that critics say contributed to faulty conclusions about wage gaps with American workers.

Sixth Circuit Dumps NLRB’s Cemex Ruling to Police Elections

A federal appeals court rejected the NLRB’s landmark Biden-era ruling that aimed to discourage employers from violating labor law before union elections.

Punching In: Labor Department Watchdog Pressed on His Future

DOL’s Inspector General won’t say whether he’s running for Congress and former EEOC commissioners urge companies not to abandon their DEI programs.

Judge to Weigh Limiting EEOC’s UPenn Jewish Staff List Request

The EEOC’s broad subpoena power will be put to the test as the University of Pennsylvania prepares to argue Tuesday the school need not identify Jewish faculty members for an antisemitism probe.

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Anthropic Sues US Government Over Supply Chain Risk Label

Anthropic PBC sued the Defense Department for declaring that the artificial intelligence giant posed a risk to the US supply chain, further ramping up a high-stakes dispute with the Pentagon over safeguards on the company’s technology.

Union Busting: What Employers Can and Cannot Legally Do

High profile unionization efforts at companies like Amazon and Starbucks have drawn renewed interest in labor laws. In this video, we look at what’s legal and what isn't when a company's employees want to unionize.

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Live Nation Reaches DOJ Settlement in Antitrust Case (3)

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. has reached a settlement with federal antitrust authorities, the Justice Department said Monday, throwing a wrench mid-trial into an antitrust case that accused the company of illegally monopolizing the live music industry and sought to force a sale of its Ticketmaster subsidiary.

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Case: Discrimination/Arbitration (D. Me.)

A Maine federal court granted Blue Mantis, Inc.'s motion to strike a former employee’s jury demand in a case involving civil rights under federal and state law, finding the employee’s contractual jury waiver was knowing, voluntary, and clearly covered the employment-related claims. Scott v. Blue Mantis, Inc., 2026 BL 68411, D. Me., 2:25-cv-00101-LEW, 3/2/26

Case: Disability Discrimination/Arbitration (N.D. Cal.)

A California federal district court denied Adventist Health Ukiah Valley’s motion to compel arbitration of ADA claims by a hearing-impaired employee, finding that the arbitration agreement was unconscionable due to a lack of mutuality under state law. Parsons v. Ukiah Valley Hosp., 2026 BL 73740, N.D. Cal., 25-cv-04552-JD, 3/4/26

Case: Individual Employment Rights/Preliminary Injunction (D. Neb.)

A Nebraska federal district court denied a former attorney’s TRO motion against his previous law firm for alleged email interception, finding he failed to show likelihood of success or irreparable harm. Heimann v. Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., 2026 BL 68398, D. Neb., 4:26CV3068, 3/2/26

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