In Brief: Over the past 10 years, New York State has issued a series of mandates concerning paid leave for private sector employees, becoming a national leader in paid leave provisions for workers...

The Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA), issued a letter today to President Donald Trump requesting that federal employee whistleblowers be fully protected ...

The courts continue to shape employment law, and six decisions of the Ontario Court of Appeal from January to June of 2025 clarify the law on enforcing contracts, mitigating losses, fiduciary dutie...

Takeaways California exempts “the building and construction trades” from its bar on employer discrimination based on an employee’s off-duty use of marijuana. Construction employers may continue t...

On July 1, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill No. 96, which, in addition to establishing the state’s operating budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, introduced a new mini-WARN statu...

Simmons & Simmons has boosted its employment litigation offering across London and Dublin through a partner hire and the acquisition of a local boutique. Partner Vicky Wickremeratne has rejoin...

On July 1, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill No. 96, which, in addition to establishing the state’s operating budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, introduced a new mini-WARN statu...

In this episode of our Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region podcast series, shareholders John Surma (Houston) and Frank Davis (Dallas) are joined by former federal whistleblower investigator...

While artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool in a manager’s arsenal when it comes to efficiently making decisions, it is essential to use it ethically and fairly. Companies are no lon...

Miscarriage Leave What HR needs to know As workplace laws evolve, it’s vital for HR professionals to stay informed about changes that affect employee rights, especially regarding sensitive issues ...