On June 9, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a formal opinion to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), concluding that EEOC’s guidelines regarding disparate-impact liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act are unconstitutional. While the opinion does not eliminate Title VII’s disparate-impact provisions, it may relieve employer-liability in certain workplace hiring … [Read more...] about DOJ’s New Position on Title VII Disparate Impact Liability: What Employers Need to Know
DOL Opinion on FLSA: Is Voluntary Travel During Meal Periods Compensable?
On May 28, 2026, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued an opinion letter addressing whether an employee’s time spent travelling off-site during their meal period is compensable under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Here, the WHD said “no”—an employee is not entitled to compensation for time spent voluntarily travelling off-site for meals. Below, … [Read more...] about DOL Opinion on FLSA: Is Voluntary Travel During Meal Periods Compensable?
Interagency Agreements Disperse Department of Education Functions
On June 16, the Department of Education announced four new interagency agreements that move some functions of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and investigative functions of the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) to the Department of Justice. The announcement of the OSERS-HHS touts the similarities of some … [Read more...] about Interagency Agreements Disperse Department of Education Functions
DOL Opinion on FLSA: What Happens When Employees Work in Multiple Roles?
On May 28, 2026, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued an opinion letter, addressing whether an exempt employee can perform additional work in a secondary, non-exempt role at an hourly rate. The WHD said “yes”—the performance of additional, non-exempt work at an hourly rate does not alter the employee’s exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act … [Read more...] about DOL Opinion on FLSA: What Happens When Employees Work in Multiple Roles?
Debt Reset: What to Consider When Filing for Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a lawful financial remedy designed to help debtors gain control of their finances and achieve a fresh start. Before filing, it is important that prospective filers understand the different types of bankruptcy available and whether they qualify, the costs associated with filing, and the documentation required to start the process. In his latest article, KingSpry’s Bankruptcy Law … [Read more...] about Debt Reset: What to Consider When Filing for Bankruptcy
Recent Developments on Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are becoming more prevalent in the workplace, allowing employers and employees alike to work smarter, faster, and better. Despite these benefits, the increased use of AI in the workplace has created legal concerns, particularly where AI bias leads to discrimination against employees and job applicants. As a result, multiple states and localities have proposed … [Read more...] about Recent Developments on Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
