Labor & Employment

Kroger Sued for Disability Discrimination After Stripping Employee's Accommodation

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against The Kroger Co. alleging the grocery retailer violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by terminating an employee with neuropathy after removing her previously-approved workplace accommodation. The EEOC seeks back pay, compensatory damages, and punitive damages for the terminated employee.

Six Pittsburgh Defendants Charged with Hate Crimes and Obstruction for Antisemitic Attack

The DOJ announced hate crime charges against six Pittsburgh-area defendants for a September 2024 antisemitic attack on a Jewish male in Oakland. The indictment includes violations of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy charges. Defendants allegedly made antisemitic statements, physically attacked the victim, and provided false testimony before a federal grand jury.

DOJ Sues Minnesota over Title IX Violations Regarding Girls Sports and Intimate Spaces

The DOJ Civil Rights Division filed suit against the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota State High School League alleging Title IX violations. The complaint alleges defendants required girls to compete against boys in girls-only athletic competitions and allowed males access to female intimate spaces like locker rooms and bathrooms. The lawsuit seeks declaratory, injunctive, and damages relief.

Colorado Apprenticeship Month 2026: Spread the Apprenticeship Effect

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment announced Colorado Apprenticeship Month 2026, celebrating the state's role as a national leader in Registered Apprenticeship Programs. Apprenticeship Colorado registered over 100 new programs in 2025, expanding into healthcare, clean energy, and cybersecurity sectors. The announcement highlights the Future Ready Apprenticeship Center and promotes National Apprenticeship Week from April 26 to May 2.

Statutory Redundancy Claim - Ann Marie Murray v. Rockys Takeaway

The Workplace Relations Commission adjudicated a statutory redundancy claim by Ann Marie Murray against Kieran Walsh trading as Rockys Takeaway Ballylinan. Following a hearing on 4 March 2026, Adjudication Officer Seamus Clinton found in favor of the complainant, determining she was entitled to statutory redundancy payment. The respondent did not attend the hearing.

Hugh Myles v. Mk Tyres - Employment Dispute

The Workplace Relations Commission adjudicated employment complaints brought by Hugh Myles against Mk Tyres (Mark Keenan). The Adjudication Officer Niamh O'Carroll heard complaints under the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977, Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994, Minimum Notice & Terms of Employment Act 1973, and Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. Multiple complaints were withdrawn by the complainant prior to the hearing. The binding decision resolves the dispute between the parties.

Extension of OMB Paperwork Approval Comment Period for Whistleblower Retaliation Complaint Procedures

OSHA has extended the public comment period until May 29, 2026, for its request to extend OMB approval of information collection requirements under the Regulations Containing Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints (whistleblower provisions). The agency is seeking comments on paperwork burden estimates for investigating retaliation complaints under seven environmental statutes and the Energy Reorganization Act.

UL LLC NRTL Recognition Scope Expansion

OSHA has issued a final notice expanding UL LLC's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) scope to include one additional test site at 4322 New Energy Way, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326. The expansion becomes effective March 30, 2026. UL submitted its expansion application on October 6, 2023, and OSHA staff completed facility assessments on February 24-25, 2025.

Metal fabrication company sentenced after apprentice guillotine injury

HSE prosecuted MTL Advanced Ltd for breaching Regulation 11(1) of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 after a 17-year-old apprentice suffered a crush injury when their thumb contacted a guillotine machine's clamps during apprenticeship training. The company was fined £140,000 and ordered to pay £5,013 in costs plus £2,000 Victim Surcharge at Sheffield Magistrates' Court. HSE found the company failed to identify a dangerous gap in the guillotine bed even after the incident occurred.

Delaware Division of Arts Announces 15th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition Winners

The Delaware Division of Arts has announced the winners of its 15th annual state employee art exhibition. This notice serves to recognize and celebrate the artistic achievements of state employees.