Insight
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October 2, 2023

California Enacts Nation’s First General Industry Workplace Violence Prevention Safety Requirements for Employers

On September 30, 2023, California enacted the first general industry workplace violence prevention safety requirements in the United States that will be applicable to nearly all California employers, with very few exceptions.

ASAP
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October 2, 2023

The Legislative and Ballot Initiative Landscape in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts legislature has introduced a series of employment- and labor-related bills that, if enacted, will require employers across the Commonwealth to establish, revisit or revise policies and practices.

ASAP
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September 29, 2023

What a Government Shutdown Means for Employers: Many Agencies Will Sharply Curtail Operations, Delaying New and Pending Cases

We break down the effects of a government shutdown agency by agency. But the most important thing for employers to know is that, if the government shuts down, they can and should expect delays.

ASAP
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September 29, 2023

How Will a Possible 2023 Government Shutdown Impact U.S. Immigration?

The following is an overview of current guidance issued by immigration-related agencies, along with notes on how these agencies have treated prior shutdown periods.

ASAP
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September 29, 2023

Time Out: Navigating Potential Wage and Hour Effects of a Possible 2023 Government Shutdown

Whether it lasts for days, weeks, or months, a shutdown generally means that U.S. government employees, other than “essential” personnel, are placed on furlough and are not able to work.

Insight
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September 28, 2023

UK: Non-visible Disabilities at Work: How to Take Action and Make an Impact

Approximately 23% of the working-age population in the UK reported that they were disabled in January to March 2023 (so almost 1 in 4 working people), and it is estimated 70-80% of disabilities are non-visible.

ASAP
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September 28, 2023

UK Home Office Details October Fee Rises for Immigration Applications

We now have full details of the UK visa, immigration and nationality price hikes announced by the Prime Minister in July.

Littler Report
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September 26, 2023

Global Non-Compete Reform – At a Glance

The U.S. is not the only country currently debating reform to the law on non-competes. Notably, the UK Government has announced legislation that would limit the duration of non-competes to a period of three months after the termination of employment.

Insight
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September 25, 2023

With a Key Deadline Fast Approaching, Now Is the Time to Address the New and Complex Requirements for Data Transfers Outside of China

U.S.-based multinationals with employees in the People’s Republic of China are confronting a November 30 deadline to implement China’s new cross-border data transfer mechanism—the Standard Contract.

ASAP
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September 25, 2023

French Civil High Court Grants New Paid Leave Entitlement

The French Civil High Court recently issued five noteworthy decisions on employees’ entitlement to accrue paid leave.

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