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Multinational Employers
On December 3, 2025, Mexico’s Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare ( Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social ) announced an increase to the daily minimum wage that will be applicable in Mexico for 2026.
Multinational Employers
On 26 November 2025, the UK government published a working paper inviting views on options to reform non-compete clauses in employment contracts. The proposal, which was originally indicated in 2020 but not included in the current government’s “Plan to Make Work Pay,” now calls for views through con
HR - Privacy & Surveillance
The federal Stored Communications Act (SCA) protects the privacy of personal emails and social media accounts that employees may access with company-owned devices. It provides for both civil and potentially criminal penalties for violations.
Affirmative Action - OFCCP
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has announced inflation-based increases to the jurisdictional thresholds under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), effective October 1, 2025. Th
OSHA - General
The 2024 Injury Tracking Application (ITA) cycle marked a pivotal year for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordkeeping and analytics. With expanded electronic reporting now yielding richer case-level detail for many large establishments in high-hazard industries, the public IT
HR - General
Companies rely on hybrid and remote work arrangements to boost their recruiting and retention rates, but they may encounter legal pitfalls if they pay remote workers less than their in-office counterparts for performing similar duties. This article summarizes the legal considerations employers shoul
California - General
On November 19, 2025, the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, issued a published decision in Dobarro v. Kim , affirming the trial court’s dismissal for untimeliness of an employer’s appeal from a Labor Commissioner award. The decision underscores the mandatory and jurisdictional na
OSHA - General
This three-part series on OSHA recordkeeping and reporting provides tips for employers on maintaining compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. Part I covered the foundational aspects of determining recordability, including the use of OSHA Forms 300, 301, and
Pennsylvania - General
On November 6, 2025, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed a new state law (Senate Bill No. 246) that requires schools to notify parents, guardians, and school employees about any incidents involving a weapon on school property or at a school-sponsored activity. This law increases the legal liab
HR - Retail Industry
In today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, staying informed about changes in employment laws is crucial for employers. Recent updates across the nation have introduced significant shifts that impact workplace policies, employee rights, and compliance requirements. Whether you are managing a small
California - Wage & Hour
On November 19, 2025, the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Eight, issued a published decision in Brown v. Dave & Buster’s of California , affirming the dismissal of a Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) action brought by a former employee against her employer. The cou
California - Wage & Hour
On November 18, 2025, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, issued a published decision in Anton’s Services Inc. v. Hagen , affirming administrative findings and penalties against a contractor for misclassifying workers, failing to pay prevailing wages, and violating apprentices
National Origin Discrimination
On November 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a formal partnership with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) under Project Firewall to intensify enforcement against employers engaging in unlawful national origin discrimination, including hiring practices that
Multinational Employers
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has held in a preliminary ruling procedure that parents who care for a child with a disability may seek protection under the principle of equal treatment against their employer, and may therefore have a claim to adjustments to their working hours.
New York - General
On October 21, 2025, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued an industry letter , titled, “Guidance on Managing Risks Related to Third-Party Service Providers,” which clarifies covered entities’ responsibilities when engaging third‑party service providers (TPSPs) that acce
Pennsylvania - General
On November 25, 2025, Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act into law during a ceremony in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With this legislation, Pennsylvania joins twenty-seven other states, including neighboring New Jersey, Delaware, and New
Sexual Harassment - Harassment By Non-Employees
On October 31, 2025, a federal district court ruled that the University of Pennsylvania could not be held liable for harassing behavior by a student toward a research associate. The case sheds light on an evolving standard for employer liability for harassment by non-employees.
HR - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Employers are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence (AI) across the talent life cycle, from candidate sourcing and ranking, to pre-hire assessments, to onboarding, performance reviews, development, promotions, and retention. While these tools promise efficiency and consistency, they also in
New York - Wage & Hour
The minimum wage in New York State is set to increase to $17.00 in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County and to $16.00 for employees in the rest of the state, beginning January 1, 2026, along with several other wage credit adjustments affecting employers.
California - General
A recently published California Court of Appeal, Second District, decision affirmed that the use of a “flag bonus pay” compensation structure that provides an hourly productivity incentive, which is often used in the automotive service industry, does not necessarily violate California’s “no borrowin