Recent California appellate decisions are reshaping how religious organizations may need to think about wage and hour exposure.
The Evolution of Religion in the Workplace
The legal landscape surrounding religious accommodations and religious discrimination and harassment in the workplace has shifted in recent years.
PAGA Plaintiffs Are Losing Their Heads!
Out in the cold, dark night rides the headless horseman, and he has a grievance. It is with his former employer who he thinks (with his head in hand) has treated his former colleagues poorly and violated the California Labor Code.
UK Employment Appeal Tribunal Rules on Protection Against Disability Discrimination for Workers With ADHD and Autism
The recent case of Stedman v Haven Leisure Limited [2025] EAT 82 highlights key considerations for employers and individuals regarding disability discrimination protections under the Equality Act 2010. After Mr. Stedman’s job application was rejected, his claim of discrimination due to ADHD was initially dismissed. However, the Employment Appeal Tribunal overturned this decision, emphasizing the need for careful assessment of what constitutes a disability and reinforcing the rights of those with ADHD in the workplace.
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Asked & Answered | GT’s Labor & Employment Podcast Episode 10: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – What Employers Need to Know Now
In this episode of Asked & Answered, host Kelly Bunting welcomes Mikaela Masoudpour to discuss the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Mikaela breaks down how the PWFA expands protections for pregnant workers, highlights differences from the ADA, and explains employer responsibilities, the interactive process, and best practices for HR professionals.
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UK Government Proposes Ban on NDAs in Harassment and Discrimination Cases
On 8 July, the UK Government announced plans to end the use of non-disclosure agreements in cases involving harassment and discrimination. The Employment Rights Bill is currently being examined by the House of Lords, following which it will return to the House of Commons and will likely pass into law later this year.
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Virginia Expands Definition of ‘Low-Wage’ Employees and Noncompetes
Effective July 1, 2025, Virginia’s noncompete law, Va. Code Ann. § 40.1-28.7:8, has been revised to expand the definition of “low-wage” employees to include all employees classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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New Jersey Pay Transparency Law: NJ DOL Releases Guidance
Covered employers in New Jersey must now comply with pay transparency obligations for job advertisements and promotional opportunities. The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJ DOL) has now provided interpretative guidance on the new law in an FAQ.
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California Court Turns Up the Heat: PG&E Case Requires Employees Claiming Defamation to Prove Damages Beyond Their Termination
Employees may believe they can premise a defamation case on their employment termination. However, Hearn v. Pac. Gas & Elec. Co., 108 Cal. App. 5th 301 (2025), holds otherwise.
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Supreme Court Holds FLSA Exemptions Do Not Require Heightened Evidence Standards
The U. S. Supreme Court unanimously decided in E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera that the standard of “preponderance of the evidence” is to be used in cases where an employer
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