A federal court recently dismissed employment discrimination claims against a franchisor asserted by its franchisees’ employee after holding that the employee failed to allege facts sufficient to ...

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Faulty investigations can drive claims, regulatory scrutiny, and coverage issues Recent legal commentary has drawn attention to how Australian employers conduct workplace investigations and manage ...

Federal Labor and Employment Agencies Have a Busy Rulemaking Agenda. What Do Employers Need to Know?Littler Mendelson P.C.

(January 5, 2026) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is launching the new year with a new shareholder class. The firm elevated 34 attorneys to...

Back In 2025, Hong Kong’s employment landscape continued to evolve, with significant reforms and practical developments for employers and employees alike; from revising the definition of continuous...

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The employment rights bill has officially become law, receiving Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. Now known as the Employment Rights Act 2025, the new legislation comes after a lengthy parliamenta...

Parag Bhide quits Bharucha & Partners, moves to AquilawLaw.

Employment tribunals exist for a reason. They are there to give workers a fair route to challenge discrimination, unfair dismissal and mistreatment at work. For most claimants, bringing a case is ...