May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Let’s take a look at a common situation employers call us about – an employee who says they are struggling with burnout and work is causing them a lot of stress. Your first thought may be, “Yeah! Me too and everybody else!”
As an employer, what are your legal obligations? Read on to learn when laws like the ADA, FMLA, OSHA, and workers’ compensation may come into play.
Myth: Employees must specifically ask for a “reasonable accommodation” to trigger an employer’s obligation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
FEDERAL UPDATES
Beware of FLSA Violations With Unpaid Interns
Dashcams: There’s More Risk To Manage Than You’d Expect
DOJ Orders Immediate Reclassification of Medical Marijuana Products
ICE Raises I-9 Enforcement Standards and Broadens its List of Fines
STATE UPDATES
Connecticut
Connecticut Enacts New Workplace Standards Applicable to Warehouse Workers
Maine
Maine Becomes Latest State to Mandate Pay Range Disclosures
Maine Revises Workplace Drug Testing Law
Maryland
Maryland FAMLI’s New and Improved Website Provides Guidance for Employers
New York
New York State Restricts Use of Credit Checks in Employment Decisions
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Gives Employers Broader Drug Testing Authority
Virginia
Virginia Amends Workplace Violence Reporting Requirements for Hospitals
Virginia’s Enacts a Flurry of New Wage and Hour Laws During the General Assembly’s 2026 Session
