Employment Law

Practical pieces about employment law trends and how companies can stay compliant with quickly changing regulations and case law. A recent focus is how Legal should handle #MeToo and accusations of harassment and discrimination.

International Edition

Morgan Lewis, Baker Botts Add Employment, Technology Partners in Dubai

By Peter Shaw-Smith | February 27, 2024

The number of employment disputes is on the rise as Dubai's workplace regulatory infrastructure matures.

3 minute read

International Edition

Australia's Government-Owned Broadcasting Network Taps US Firm Seyfarth Shaw to Defend It in Wrongful Dismissal Case Involving Israel-Hamas Social Media Posts

By Christopher Niesche | February 5, 2024

The plaintiff alleges that the public broadcaster systemically discriminates against people with Arab or Muslim backgrounds as well as other people of color.

4 minute read
International Edition

Disgruntled Former Hogan Lovells Employee Who Called Firm 'Liars and Scammers' Loses Case

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | January 4, 2024

The former employee also accused the judges and the firm of colluding in his most recent allegations.

4 minute read

International Edition

McDermott Bolsters London Partnership with King & Spalding Hire

By Charlotte Johnstone | December 15, 2023

The latest hire follows the arrival of another partner to the firm in September, who joined from Kirkland & Ellis.

1 minute read
International Edition

Major, Lindsey & Africa Leaders Turned Blind Eye to Sexual Assault, Lawsuit Alleges

By Justin Henry | November 22, 2023

New York recruiter Sharon Mahn contends that she was sexually assaulted by Lawrence Mullman, the former global leader of MLA's law firm practice, in 2006, months after she joined the recruiting firm.

8 minute read
International Edition

Littler Adds Counsel Trio in Asia, Covers 7 Jurisdictions from Singapore

By Jessica Seah | October 16, 2023

From Singapore, the firm's first and only Asian office, it now counts 7 lawyers who are admitted in Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, India, mainland China, U.S. and the U.K.

3 minute read
International Edition

Once a Lawyer for Lawyers, This In-House Counsel Now Spends A Lot of Time Talking to Auto Mechanics

By Christopher Niesche | September 26, 2023

"My voice gets heard," says Merinda Timpany, whose job requires her to establish rapport with corporate management, regulators, and mechanics.

4 minute read
International Edition

CMS Gets Ex-Employee's Race Claim Thrown Out, Awaits Decision on Victimisation Allegation

By Jack Womack | August 31, 2023

The ex-employee making the claims has faced assertions that she herself had made derogatory comments about ex-colleagues.

2 minute read
International Edition

Fieldfisher Makes 2 Partner Hires in Madrid From Dentons, Jones Day

By Alex D'Elia | August 16, 2023

UK firm plans to increase Spanish revenue by 50% by 2025.

4 minute read
International Edition

Pinsent Masons Launches Australian Employment Practice with 3 Partners

By Christopher Niesche | August 1, 2023

The new recruits come from two Australian law firms.

2 minute read
Corporate Counsel

Employers Try Novel Tactic to Blunt New Rules Lowering Hurdles to Unionizing

By Hugo Guzman | March 1, 2024

Since last fall, employers have filed hundreds of petitions requesting union elections—a strategy aimed at thwarting workers' efforts to organize.

3 minute read
New York Law Journal

Ex-Davis Polk Associate Files Notice of Appeal to Second Circuit in Retaliation Lawsuit

By Jane Wester | February 29, 2024

The 10-person jury in the Southern District of New York rejected Cardwell's claims in January after about three hours of deliberations.

3 minute read
National Law Journal

Ex-Davis Polk Associate Files Notice of Appeal to Second Circuit in Retaliation Lawsuit

By Jane Wester | February 29, 2024

The 10-person jury in the Southern District of New York rejected Cardwell's claims in January after about three hours of deliberations.

3 minute read
Law.com

Jackson Lewis Leads Declaratory Relief Effort for Medical Technology Company Against Remote Employees

By Riley Brennan | February 29, 2024

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

4 minute read
New York Law Journal

Beauty in Health Equity and Opportunity: New York's New Requirements for Cosmetology Schools and Stylists

By Carla Varriale-Barker | February 29, 2024

The New York Legislature recently enacted the CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination in employment and educational opportunities. Following this, Governor Kathy Hochul also signed the Health Equity and Opportunity legislative package. This article discusses why this legislation is important for greater health equity and the specific actions schools, stylists, and insurers can take to remain in compliance.

4 minute read
The Recorder

When Is Unequal Pay Not OK? Comparing Federal and State Equal Pay Laws

By Ilona M. Turner | February 28, 2024

This article will help employers, attorneys and investigators understand some of the basic differences between California and federal law in this area, including recent developments to be aware of.

7 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

Noncompetes Are Under Attack: Important Developments to Consider

By Neil C. Schur, Dona Kahn and Jeffrey Glen | February 28, 2024

If you advise employees or employers subject to noncompetes, you need to be aware of these important developments, particularly if your clients conduct their business in multiple states.

9 minute read
Corporate Counsel

New Test for OT Eligibility Rife With Land Mines for Employers

By Chris O'Malley | February 28, 2024

With the new independent contractor standard, the U.S. Department of Labor is "essentially putting their thumb on the scale to encourage a finding of employment," Baker & Hostetler partner Todd Lebowitz said.

5 minute read
The Recorder

California Implements New Workplace Investigations Obligation for Employers

By Morin I. Jacob | February 27, 2024

This year, the California Legislature expanded the scope of alleged misconduct against employees that employers are obligated to investigate. Senate Bill 553 illustrates California's attempt to be proactive about workplace violence prevention.

5 minute read
Corporate Counsel

Labor Ruling Against Home Depot Opens Door to More Political Activism in Workplace

By Chris O'Malley | February 26, 2024

Antonio Morales resigned from the home improvement retailer in 2020 after it told him to remove "BLM" from his apron. The National Labor Relations Board found Morales was within his rights to display it.

4 minute read

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