Labor & Employment

Jury finds for DLA Piper in pregnancy discrimination case

A federal jury on Monday found that DLA Piper should not be held liable in a case stemming from allegations that the law firm discriminated against a pregnant ex-associate by firing her for requesting maternity leave.

Apr 14, 2026 10:11 AM CDT

Job growth in legal industry slows for first time since 2024

The legal industry’s year-and-a-half streak of employment gains came to an end in March, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Apr 7, 2026 10:45 AM CDT

One of NFL’s first female officials sues for alleged gender discrimination, termination

A woman who had a pioneering position as an NFL game official is suing the league for its alleged sexist treatment of her.

Apr 1, 2026 1:47 PM CDT

Indiana is looking at expanding nonlawyer practice and developing nonprofit firms

Attorney shortages are occurring all over the country. In one state, leaders of a commission tasked with addressing the problem say the solution isn’t simply more lawyers but a complete overhaul of how it provides legal services.

Apr 1, 2026 1:30 AM CDT

State laws about pay transparency in job ads are gaining popularity, lawyers say

Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers with at least one employee in the state to post salary ranges, benefits packages and application details for all jobs, including internal promotions. The law, which became effective in 2021, is widely considered a trendsetter in pay transparency, along with a 2023 California law.

Apr 1, 2026 12:40 AM CDT

1 in 3 GCs who left Fortune 500 companies were in role less than 3 years, new report says

More than half of general counsels hired in 2025 were external candidates, marking a shift from the previous year when the majority were internal hires, according to a new report from leadership advisory company Russell Reynolds Associates.

Mar 25, 2026 9:42 AM CDT

Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer, who has been linked to Epstein, exits with $25M pay package

The top lawyer at the Goldman Sachs Group Inc., who has been linked to disgraced multimillionaire financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, secured a $25 million pay package and new security perks in 2025 before she announced her upcoming resignation in June.

Mar 23, 2026 10:25 AM CDT

Justice Department OKs hiring prosecutors fresh out of law school

After mass departures at U.S. attorneys' offices, the U.S. Department of Justice is waiving a policy requiring newly hired federal prosecutors to have at least one year of experience practicing law.

Mar 17, 2026 9:53 AM CDT

Employers face influx of lawsuits over disability accommodations, new report shows

In 2025, plaintiffs filed a record number of lawsuits alleging that their employers failed to provide reasonable disability accommodations, according to Lex Machina's 2026 Employment Litigation Report.

Mar 13, 2026 10:29 AM CDT

Jobs in legal sector continue to grow, reaching historical high

Employment in the U.S. legal sector continued to increase in February, according to recently released data from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Mar 9, 2026 1:31 PM CDT

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