Three Ward and Smith attorneys—Grant Osborne, Will Oden, and Ken Gray—were featured in the Summer 2025 issue of the North Carolina State Bar Journal... Three Ward and Smith attorneys—Grant Osborne,...

The Supreme Court is in the news now more than ever, and its justices continue to make a big impact on employers. Its Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services ruling was the most impactful employ...

‘There’s a price to pay for dictating changes in working conditions’: Senator Tony Dean discusses push by union to prevent hybrid work directive A recent Federal Court decision has cast a spotlight...

With the start of a second Trump administration, U.S. employers and foreign workers are once again facing uncertainty about the future of employment-based immigration policies, said Jason Finkelma...

A US district court enjoins US President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting Susman Godfrey, the US DOL will no longer seek liquidated damages, and Illinois amends the Workplace Transparency ...

What You Need to Know Several law firms have added labor lawyers to their L&E practices in recent weeks. While one recruiter said the trend is nationwide, he noted the demand tends to be highe...

Through The Employer Report blog, our lawyers provide legal updates and practical insights to help clients understand, prepare for and respond to the latest domestic and cross-border Labor and Empl...

Speaking to HR Leader, Jess Toop, partner at Justitia Lawyers and Consultants; Michelle Dawson, managing principal of Emplawyer; and Andrew Jewell, principal at Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers, ...

While workers across many jurisdictions have already seen minimum wage increases with the start of the year, thousands more across over a dozen cities and states will see a pay bump heading into J...