In early December 2025, the UK government announced two key changes to the unfair dismissal regime: 1) that the period of qualifying service necessary to bring a claim will reduce to six months, a...

New York construction-industry employers should be aware of a significant change to the state’s Paid Family Leave (“PFL”) law. On December 19, Governor Kathy Hochul signed Assembly Bill 4727 (“A472...

The Fearless Forecaster once again gazes into his crystal ball to predict what will be hot topics in New Jersey state and federal labor and employment law in 2026. What’s in store for the new year...

But one expert is warning of the "administrative burden" for employers. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) said most of its small business members will be exempt because they h...

Pierce Atwood LLP is pleased to announce that Katie Porter, an experienced employment law attorney, has become a partner in the firm. Porter represents private and public employers and helps emergi...

Somewhere in Austin, Texas, a general manager is having the kind of day that makes you reconsider career choices. He’s the man who looked at a stack of arbitration agreements, saw a signature in t...

Lawyers for Justice, P.C. Announces Promotion of Four New Partners as Firm Accelerates Nationwide Growth Lawyers for Justice, P.C. Announces Promotion of Four New Partners as Firm Accelerates Nati...

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 ...