Inside the admissions that sent this case straight back to trial A New Jersey promotion dispute just made it easier for majority-group employees to sue for discrimination – and harder for employers...

The employer won, but Fair Work spotted gaps that could burn other HR teams Rivercity Ferries won its unfair dismissal case on 5 March 2026, but the ruling exposed process gaps that nearly cost the...

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The forced resignation ruling that puts manager check-ins under the spotlight When a check-in becomes a forced resignation claim, the Fair Work ruling on 5 March 2026 has a clear message. Amy Doran...

The redundancy was real, but withheld financials and a silent bullying process sank it A Christchurch employer was ordered to pay $15,000 after a genuine redundancy was undermined by a botched cons...

With the possible exception of ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, no federal agency has generated more significant developments for California employers over the past year than the Nation...

On February 26, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee. This is the latest salvo in an issue that h...

On February 26, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee. This is the latest salvo in an issue that h...

As part of a mini series exploring HR careers, People Management speaks to employee relations experts about working in the field This article is only available to CIPD members. To continue enjoying...

The independent contractor test under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which determines whether an individual is classified as an employee or an independent contractor, has started to resemble ...