UK employment law in 2026 is expected to be defined by major legislative reform, increased workplace conflict and economic pressures, leading to a significant shift in employment disputes. Dispute...

As we wind down 2025, here are some of the changes California employers need to be aware of to be prepared in 2026. State Law California SB 596: Increases Penalties for Healthcare Staffing Ratio V...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — As the new year approaches, a range of Washington state laws will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, bringing changes to workers, employers, families, and consumers across the state. Th...

From ‘illegal DEI' to union activity to False Claims Act risks, the past year has been a flurry of activity and high-stakes changes for higher education institutions. From ‘illegal DEI' to union ac...

Washington will raise its minimum wage to $17.13 an hour on Jan. 1, making it once again the state with the highest minimum wage in the country. The big picture: 19 states are raising their wage f...

An employer that refuses to bargain with a union violates NLRA §8(a)(5) — the duty to bargain in good faith. The only remedy available to a union faced with an employer’s 8(a)(5) violation is a ba...

A recent Law & Social Inquiry article quells a myth commonly used to criticize whistleblower reward programs—that reward laws discourage reporting through corporate compliance structures. Writ...

The Supreme Court of Slovakia has temporarily suspended controversial legislation that abolishes the national whistleblower protection office. This decision is an important step in ensuring the rul...

The IRS recently declared it will not enforce tax and reporting requirements for state paid family and medical leave (PFML) benefits in 2026. Thirteen states and Washington, D.C., have enacted st...

Puerto Rico (PR) OSHA has issued a public notice announcing revisions to the fines and penalties imposed on employers for noncompliance with adopted OSHA standards, effective as of November 3, the ...