New Year, new legislation — California and New York are leading the way in restricting certain “stay-or-pay” provisions in employment contracts. These types of provisions are relatively common. Fo...

Missouri employees earning minimum wage will get a boost in the new year. The minimum wage will increase by more than $1 in 2026, rising from $13.75 to $15. This is the second year in a row that Mi...

PHB relied on consent forms employees had signed, agreeing to weekly deductions of specified amounts to cover costs like accommodation, travel, and insurance. The consent forms did not explain how...

Do whistleblower protections apply when an employee complains based on a mistaken view of the law? A recent Court of Appeal decision held that Labor Code section 1102.5(b) does not require the emp...

Do whistleblower protections apply when an employee complains based on a mistaken view of the law? A recent Court of Appeal decision held that Labor Code section 1102.5(b) does not require the emp...

Ontario board shuts down worker who filed 15 claims, threatened lawyers A former Red Lobster employee who reported his then‑girlfriend’s workplace sexual harassment has been declared a vexatious li...

Worker gets terminated through WeChat message, alleges employer told him his services were no longer required The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) recently dealt with a personal grievance claim...

Click here to watch the video This episode revisits Employers of Record, examining how selected European jurisdictions regulate their use, the legal and compliance risks involved, and the key cons...

Graduates of UC Law San Francisco are quickly launching successful careers in the legal profession. For the Class of 2025, 86% of graduates passed the California bar exam on their first attempt, ...