2+ hour, 32+ min ago  (736+ words) Vorys | Law Firm Ohio Supreme Court Bars Boards of Education from Appealing Board of Revision Decisions Olentangy Local School Dist. Bd. of Edn. v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Revision, Slip Opinion No. 2026-Ohio-1963 On Friday May 29, 2026, the Ohio Supreme Court gave…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (229+ words) Covered employers must disclose the wage or salary range for the position in postings for new jobs. "This requirement includes internal job postings like transfers and promotions. However, the law is silent on whether the pay transparency requirement applies to…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago  (192+ words) On May 12, 2026, in Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2026-02 (available here), the DOL reiterated its temporary enforcement policy permitting plan administrators to rely on either the 2026 Proposed Regulations or the current regulations until the DOL issues final regulations or other applicable administrative…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (227+ words) On April 10, 2026, OSHA published an updated National Emphasis Program (NEP) for outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards. "The updated NEP largely mirrors the prior NEP, but adds new industries and changes some inspection and enforcement guidelines. The revised NEP updates the…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (418+ words) Vorys Virginia Expands Restrictions on Non-Compete Agreements Virginia has joined the growing list of states passing and expanding legislation restricting the use of non-compete agreements. Beginning July 1, 2026, if employers want to enforce a non-compete agreement against an employee terminated without…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (344+ words) Vorys Cannabis Rescheduling: What Does It Mean for Your Intellectual Property Last week, the United States Department of Justice issued an order moving FDA-approved marijuana products, as well as state-licensed medical marijuana products, to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (656+ words) Vorys Vorys Benefits Brief: What Employers Need to Know About Voluntary Benefits Litigation Class action lawsuits have recently been filed against employers that offer voluntary benefit programs, as well as against the employers" brokers and benefits consultants. These suits specifically…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (285+ words) Collectively, these changes heighten employers" compliance obligations and increase the risk of liability where pay disparities are not supported by job-related reasons. New Law (SB 642) Definition of "Opposite Sex" "Another sex" (inclusive of all gender identities and expressions) All forms…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (351+ words) Vorys Breaking the Credit Barrier: New York Outlaws Credit Checks in Hiring Decisions Effective April 18, 2026, the New York State Fair Credit Reporting Act makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for employers, labor organizations, or employment agencies to request or use…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (633+ words) Vorys Vorys Benefits Brief: Sixth Circuit Affirms Limits on Tennessee Pharmacy Law The U. S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently decided Mc Kee Foods Corp. v. BFP, Inc. The Court held that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) preempts…...