Employees

New organization launches with focus on increasing awareness of legal master’s programs

A new organization focused on increasing awareness of legal master’s degrees will conduct surveys, interviews and focus groups, as well as examine program designs, graduate outcomes and employer engagement related to these programs to help law schools, students and employers who rely on them.

Mar 4, 2026 9:26 AM CST

EEOC reverses course on transgender workers’ right to choose restrooms

In a 2-1 ruling this week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 allows federal agencies “to maintain single-sex bathrooms and similar intimate spaces” and “to exclude employees, including trans-identifying employees, from opposite-sex facilities.”

Feb 27, 2026 10:20 AM CST

Police identify employee at assisted living facility in murder of philanthropist attorney

An employee of an assisted living facility where a Maine attorney was killed on Valentine’s Day was charged with murder Wednesday.

Feb 26, 2026 11:46 AM CST

Company execs who don’t deliver on AI may face job risks, new report shows

Technology leaders are increasingly judged not on how quickly they implement artificial intelligence but on how effectively they manage its risks and use it to achieve successful business outcomes, according to a new report from data analytics platform Dataiku and the Harris Poll.

Feb 26, 2026 10:05 AM CST

Federal appeals court throws out bias case over grants for Black-owned businesses

An appeals court panel ruled Tuesday that a white commercial trucking business owner lacked standing to bring a discrimination lawsuit challenging an insurance company’s grant contest for Black-owned companies because he never applied, the National Law Journal reports.

Feb 26, 2026 9:42 AM CST

Misuse of AI to create sexually explicit, harassing content prompts workplace lawsuits

A new wave of lawsuits over the misuse of artificial intelligence to generate fake, sexually explicit or harassing content is creating new forms of workplace disputes that could pose significant liability for employers, according to an investigation by Bloomberg Law.

Feb 24, 2026 10:11 AM CST

Coaches’ racial discrimination case against NFL can proceed, federal judge rules

A racial discrimination case brought by Black coaches against the National Football League can proceed in open court, rather than closed-door arbitration, a federal judge has ruled.

Feb 17, 2026 9:42 AM CST

Legal sector adds over 5K jobs in January, new federal data shows

According to data released Wednesday from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the legal sector added 5,500 attorney jobs in January.

Feb 11, 2026 12:21 PM CST

How to Pivot Your Career: Transitioning from a federal prosecutor to private practice

For nearly 15 years, my identity was intertwined with my professional role as a public servant. I worked as a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Labor’s regional solicitor's office in Chicago, representing the government in OSHA, MSHA, wage and hour, whistleblower and ERISA matters.

Feb 9, 2026 2:21 PM CST

After EEOC rescinds anti-harassment guidance, what comes next?

In a December post on the social platform X before the EEOC rescinded the anti-harassment guidance, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chair Andrea Lucas asked, “Are you a white male who has experienced discrimination at work based on your race or sex? You may have a claim to recover money under federal civil rights laws.”

Feb 5, 2026 12:52 PM CST

USC Gould Law students protest Homeland Security recruiters at virtual job fair

A virtual recruiting event hosted by the University of Southern California Gould School of Law will include representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, despite an open letter circulated by students protesting the inclusion of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.

Feb 4, 2026 1:33 PM CST

FTC issues antitrust warning to law firms over diversity certification program

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson announced Friday that the FTC has sent warning letters to 42 law firms over their participation in Diversity Lab's Mansfield Certification program.

Feb 2, 2026 10:37 AM CST

Summer program recruiting starts early, moves faster, stems from employer, new NALP study shows

The work of getting a summer associate job starts earlier, moves faster and is more likely to be conducted by employer-sponsored programs instead of law school-sponsored methods, according to a new study from the National Association for Law Placement.

Jan 27, 2026 11:17 AM CST

Help Wanted? 'Ghost job' listings are less common for attorney positions and may be accidental, recruiters say

The search for a job is serious business; however, a Resume Builder survey of 1,641 hiring managers found 40% of employers had posted jobs online in 2024 with no intention of filling them. “When applications repeatedly go unanswered or roles never seem to be filled, it creates frustration and emotional fatigue for job-seekers already facing a challenging search,” My Perfect Resume career expert Jasmine Escalera says.

Jan 14, 2026 9:15 AM CST

Theater professor reinstated, awarded $500,000 after firing over Charlie Kirk comments on social media

A Tennessee theater professor who was fired after posting remarks about the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was awarded $500,000 in a settlement with the university.

Jan 9, 2026 9:45 AM CST