This week, we examine a recent pivotal ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that could significantly influence how employers handle Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) collective a...

Compliance The state will consider menopause accommodations like pregnancy-related accommodations. A culture of compliance: Beyond the usual policies, companies must foster trust and accountability...

Ward and Smith attorney Genesis Torres has joined the Board of Directors for Urban Ministries of Wake County, bringing her labor and employment law background to an organization focused on serving...

"Should I have my employees sign a non-competition agreement?" This is a critical and increasingly controversial question for many employers. With the legal landscape around non-competes in flux, ...

Employment Rights Bill completes House of Lords report stage. On 23 July 2025, the fourth sitting of the House of Lords report stage took place. The report stage has now been completed and the ERB ...

Federal employees have been living in a constant state of uncertainty since late January, dealing with mass firings, court decisions that swing back and forth, and an administration that employmen...

Remote work from Italy may conjure images of laptops under lemon trees and video calls with a sea view – but behind the postcard lies a complex web of legal, tax and compliance considerations that...

Remote work from Italy may conjure images of laptops under lemon trees and video calls with a sea view – but behind the postcard lies a complex web of legal, tax and compliance considerations that...