Effective January 1, 2026, New York State will raise the minimum wage to $17.00 for downstate employees and $16.00 for upstate employees Along with the minimum wage increases, there will be adjus...

An organization run by AI is not a futuristic concept. Such technology is already a part of many workplaces and will continue to shape the labor market and HR. Here's how employers and employees ...

The United Kingdom’s tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”), is working on developing a program to pay awards to tax informers who provide information that leads to tax enforcement. This p...

The complexities of California employment law begin not when an employer extends an offer, but as soon as they decide to post a job opening. Employers should ensure compliance with California’s jo...

The nation’s top workplace civil rights agency reopened with its quorum restored after the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history ended Nov. 12. It’s the start of a new era for the U.S. Equal Em...

Manager claims unsafe work environment over misconduct investigation A clinical care manager with over two years of service lodged an application alleging she was dismissed in contravention of gene...

Costly error: Bank found liable for common law reasonable notice, annual bonuses In employment contracts, the instinct to provide clarity and detail in termination provisions can backfire dramatica...

Delaware Courts Continue to Scrutinize Noncompete Agreements As previously reported (here, here and here), courts in Delaware, the once favored “employer-friendly” jurisdiction, have increasingly ...

Work volume significantly decreased by 50% compared to the previous year, says employer A business support officer with just over a year of service challenged her dismissal after her employer advis...

On September 10, 2025, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01), together with Democrat co-lead Representative Don Davis (NC-01), introduced the American Franchise Act (H.R. 5267, hereinafter “AFA”). The...