Recently, Justices Thomas and Gorsuch have questioned whether the McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 (1973) framework remains the appropriate standard in certain employment related cases.
Outlook 2026: Mexico Labor & Employment
- Reduction of the Workweek to 40 Hours. The discussion regarding the labor reform to reduce the weekly work schedule from 48 to 40 hours remains a relevant topic on the
New Jersey Expands Family Leave Act Coverage
On Jan. 17, 2026, then-Gov. Phil Murphy enacted Assembly Bill A-3451/S-2950, which amends the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), expanding its coverage to impact a greater number of employers
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Virginia Supreme Court Orders New Trial in $2 Billion Trade Secrets Case
On Jan. 8, 2026, the Supreme Court of Virginia upheld a decision to overturn a $2 billion jury verdict in the Appian v. Pegasystems trade secrets dispute, where a unanimous jury found that Pega violated the Virginia Computer Crimes Act and misappropriated Appian’s trade secrets.
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UK Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Reforms, Timeline, and Practical Considerations for Employers
The UK’s Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA), which received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, introduces wide-ranging reforms to UK employment law.
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’Tis the Season for California’s New Employment Laws: Employer Considerations for 2026
As California employers head into another year of compliance planning, the Golden State legislature has not slowed down. From higher wage thresholds and expanded pay-equity rules to sweeping changes affecting
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UK Government Reforms Unfair Dismissal Regime
In early December 2025, the UK government announced two key changes to the unfair dismissal regime: 1) that the period of qualifying service necessary to bring a claim will reduce to six months, and 2) that the cap on compensation for such claims will be lifted.
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UK Government Working Paper: Options to Reform Noncompete Clauses in Employment Contracts
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has increased its focus on how businesses compete for talent, as discussed in our recent GT Alert, “Talent Wars: How Competition Laws Apply to UK Recruitment.”
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2025 Round-Up: Major Colorado Employment Law Developments
In 2025, Colorado enacted a series of employment law changes affecting wage and hour, leave entitlements, restrictive covenants, anti-discrimination protections, and AI.
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Ignorance Is Not Bliss for Employers Asserting Good Faith Defense to Liquidated Damages in Minimum Wage Claims
On Aug. 21, 2025, the California Supreme Court issued its decision in Iloff v. LaPaille (18 Cal. 551 (2025)), addressing the standard employers must meet in order to assert a
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