In recent years, several states have enacted statutes banning or significantly limiting an employer’s ability to require an employee to enter into a covenant not to compete. On Feb. 10, 2025, Sen....

The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has relaunched a program that allows employers to resolve potential wage and hour violations through a self-audit. The program was popular under the first Trum...

On July 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced it would once again oversee the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program, allowing emplo...

This week, we’re focusing on the employer implications of new guidance from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on unlawful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE...

A “without cause” termination provision that incorporated the statutory entitlements from employment standards legislation is valid for an employer that terminated a worker’s fixed-term employment...

This week, we’re focusing on the employer implications of new guidance from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on unlawful diversity, equity, and inclusion (D...

In this episode, hosts Tina and Jennie welcome back David Garrett, who leads Maynard Nexsen’s Immigration and Global Mobility practice. David breaks down the latest developments in immigration law ...

The Financial Conduct Authority has released data on whistleblowing activity for the second quarter of 2025. The figures cover new reports received between April and June, and existing reports clo...

A constant challenge for many employers is whether all workers must be treated as employees, or whether some may be treated as independent contractors. Workers who qualify as independent contracto...

A constant challenge for many employers is whether all workers must be treated as employees, or whether some may be treated as independent contractors. Workers who qualify as independent contracto...