On Oct. 22, 2025, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued its opinion in Nunez v. Syncsort, Inc., holding that a retention bonus does not constitute a “wage” under the Massachusetts Wage Act.
Continue Reading Supreme Judicial Court Rules that Retention Bonus Not a ‘Wage’ Under Massachusetts Law
Wage transparency laws are becoming increasingly common in the United States and Europe. Such laws require companies to disclose certain employee compensation information to both job applicants and existing employees
Continue Reading Wage Transparency Legislation: Implementation Across Europe and the United States
On Sept. 29, 2025, California Gov. Newsom signed Senate Bill 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, into law.
Continue Reading California Expands Whistleblower Retaliation Protections for Employees in the AI Sector
Businesses and HR professionals unfamiliar with competition law may assume that it only prohibits collusion when it comes to customer pricing.
Continue Reading Talent Wars: How Competition Laws Apply to UK Recruitment
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Illinois’ amended Workplace Transparency Act (WTA) takes effect.
Continue Reading Illinois Expands Workplace Protections: Employer Considerations
Effective Oct. 29, 2025, the Massachusetts law governing pay transparency, An Act Relative to Salary Range Transparency, will require covered employers in Massachusetts to disclose pay ranges in job postings.
Continue Reading Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect on Oct. 29, 2025
The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that wage claims under the Colorado Minimum Wage Act must be filed within two years, or three years for willful violations, rejecting a proposed six-year statute of limitations. This decision, in By the Rockies v. Samuel Perez (Sept. 15, 2025), aligns state law with the Colorado Wage Claim Act and federal standards.
Continue Reading Colorado Supreme Court Confirms That Two- to Three-Year Statute of Limitations (Not Six Years) Applies to Colorado Minimum Wage Act Claims
The effective date for Colorado’s groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence Act has been pushed back by five months, now set for June 30, 2026. Gov. Jared Polis signed amendments after extensive debate in a special legislative session, giving lawmakers more time to address substantive concerns. With continued disagreement among stakeholders, it remains uncertain if further changes will be made before the new deadline.
Continue Reading Colorado Delays Comprehensive AI Law With Further Changes Anticipated
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.
Continue Reading UK Employment Appeal Tribunal Rules on Protection Against Disability Discrimination for Workers With ADHD and Autism
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.
Continue Reading Asked & Answered | GT’s Labor & Employment Podcast Episode 10: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – What Employers Need to Know Now