Workplace Insights

What Happened The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) issued its largest-ever fine—$1.35 million—against an employer for failing to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) when handling job applicant and employee data. Violations included: Missing applicant privacy notices. Failing to inform applicants of thei

What Happened - October 2025 States from California to Connecticut and beyond are rolling out new employment laws effective October 1, 2025 (unless otherwise noted). Key themes include AI in employment decisions, pay transparency, sick leave, and privacy protections. Highlights: California: AI use in hiring now regulated under anti-discrimination

What happened? The FTC has activated its Joint Labor Task Force to crack down on noncompete agreements that it deems anticompetitive. Fisher Phillips Its first enforcement action challenged a large employer for requiring noncompetes with all new hires, regardless of their job role.  The FTC signaled that customer nonsolicitation clauses