Employment Law

As employers around the globe are increasingly looking to leverage AI and AI-adjacent automation in their recruiting and personnel processes, California has stepped onto the scene. On June 27

Continue Reading Beyond Bias: California Sets a New Standard for Regulating AI in the Workplace

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is expanding the reach of its Code of Conduct (COCON) for non-bank firms and consulting on new guidance related to non-financial misconduct, with changes taking effect from September 2026 that will align requirements more closely with those already applicable to banks.

Continue Reading UK FCA Expands the Reach of COCON and Consults on Non-Financial Misconduct

In a June 2025 opinion, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) clarified that the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act’s scope does not extend to a forfeiture clause tied to the breach of a nonsolicitation agreement.

Continue Reading Nonsolicitation Agreement Forfeiture Clause Falls Outside Massachusetts Noncompetition Act

On May 1, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a field assistance bulletin providing guidance to the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division staff about the “analysis to apply when

Continue Reading Department of Labor’s New Guidance on Enforcing Biden Administration’s Independent Contractor Rule

When an employee’s on-the-job injury affects their ability to perform essential job functions, federal and state law require, among other things, that an employer engage in an “interactive process” to

Continue Reading A Breath of Fresh Air for Employers Managing Extended Medical Leaves

On Dec. 24, 2024, Mexico published amendments to its Federal Labor Law regarding digital platforms. These changes take effect 180 days after publication.

This GT Alert highlights significant modifications to

Continue Reading Reform to Mexico’s Federal Labor Law Related to Digital Platforms

While employees are decorating, mulling over their New Year’s resolutions, and hunting for the best sales, California employers are turning their sights to the potential challenges awaiting them in the

Continue Reading ’Tis the Season for California’s 2025 Legislative Update: Employer Considerations

New pay transparency requirements in Illinois take effect Jan. 1, 2025. Employers will be required to include in any job posting for covered roles the corresponding wage or salary range

Continue Reading New Year, New Rules: Illinois Mandates Pay Transparency Requirements in 2025

On Nov. 26, 2024, the DOL filed a notice of appeal following the Eastern District Court of Texas’ decision to vacate the department’s final rule Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions

Continue Reading Texas Court Strikes Down DOL Salary Threshold Increase; DOL Appeals