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2025 Year in Review / 2026 Look Forward – Hong Kong Employment Law

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The year 2025 has seen significant developments in employment law in Hong Kong. This article provides a quick glance at the major changes introduced during the year and offers insights into anticipated changes as we...more

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H-1B Changes for FY 2027: Enforcement Shifts, Costs, and What Employers Need to Know

The FY 2027 H-1B cap season marks one of the most consequential turning points in U.S. employment-based immigration in decades. With registration opening on 4th March 2026 and multiple policy changes taking effect in...more

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Washington HB 2191 Update (Jan. 28, 2026): Key Changes and Contractor Next Steps

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Earlier this month, we analyzed House Bill 2191, the proposed legislation that would significantly expand wage and benefit liability in Washington’s construction industry. On January 28, 2026, lawmakers released a substitute...more

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UK Employment Rights Act 2025: Industrial Relations And Trade Union Reform

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It’s been a busy week for developments under the Employment Rights Act 2025, with more pieces of the industrial relations jigsaw emerging. Our latest reference table on industrial relations and trade union reforms brings...more

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Getting Ready for Gameday: California’s Labor Commissioner vs. Employers

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As the world turns its eyes to California this weekend for Super Bowl LX, employers doing business in California may not only think of warm weather and great football, but also the Labor Commissioner, aka the Division of...more

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Litigation-Driven Extensions: USCIS TPS Pages Updated, End Dates TBD

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A wave of last-minute litigation aimed at stopping Temporary Protected Status (TPS) terminations is driving rapid, high-impact updates on the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) TPS webpages. As of this writing,...more

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Early NLRB General Counsel Communications Emphasize Case Processing Over Immediate Precedent Shifts

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As covered in our prior alert, the NLRB recently returned to full operational capacity following confirmations that restored a quorum and installed a new General Counsel. Two recent agency communications provide early insight...more

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The Friday Five: Five ERISA Litigation Highlights - February 2026

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This month’s Friday Five explores decisions reviewing what evidence is necessary to prove that a condition like long COVID is “sufficiently disabling”, what standard of review applies to benefits under FEGLI, whether an...more

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Not Our Week: Three NY Third Dept. Decisions, All Headwinds for the Defense

Two new 3rd Dept. workers’ compensation cases this week plus one Unemployment Insurance decision on independent contractor status. None of them are good for the defense....more

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DOL Notice Indicates Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Does Not Apply to Contracts Entered Into or Renewed After January 29, 2022

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In 2014 President Obama issued Executive Order 13658, creating a minimum wage for work performed on or in connection with certain federal contracts that is higher than the minimum wage applicable to employers subject to just...more

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Untangling the Varying Requirements of State and Local Fair Workweek Laws

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Many localities across the United States, including Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Berkeley, San Francisco, and Emeryville, California; New York City, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chicago and Evanston, Illinois;...more

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UK Employment Law in 2026: Preparing for a Watershed Year of Reform

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In our recent article exploring key global employment law trends for 2026, we identified ‘landmark labour reform’ as a defining theme for the year ahead. The UK was a key example of a jurisdiction undergoing such change and...more

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Ohio’s E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon

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Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio’s E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act will require any “nonresidential” construction company contracting in the state of Ohio to use E-Verify, and impose penalties for violations....more

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Employment Law Update: Fourth Circuit Reinforces ADA’s “Qualified Individual” Requirement in Remote Work Dispute

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently issued a decision in Haggins v. Wilson Air Center, LLC that offers valuable guidance for employers navigating disability accommodation requests, particularly those...more

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No Blankets Allowed: EC Rejects CMA's Full-Immunity Damages Approach as Asian Companies Reengage with the Cartel Leniency Program

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In a recent speech by cartel chief Maria Jaspers, the European Commission ("EC") expressed firm opposition to the UK Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) proposal to grant first-in leniency applicants full immunity from...more

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New York Employers Closer to Clarity on Stay-or-Pay Prohibitions: 4 Steps to Prepare

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New York employers should soon have more clarity on the Empire State’s new law targeting “stay or pay” agreements – and more time to comply. The state legislature recently passed amendments designed to address ambiguities and...more

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FY2027 H-1B Cap Registration: What You Need to Know

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that H-1B registrations for the FY2027 cap season will open at noon Eastern on March 4, 2026, and will run through noon Eastern on March 19, 2026. The USCIS...more

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EEOC Consolidates Power, Signaling Aggressive, ‘America First’ Agenda Enforcement

In January 2026, through a series of party-line votes, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) continued its agency overhaul—revising internal voting procedures, restricting the general counsel’s litigation...more

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Change to marijuana classification, but no change for Oklahoma employers (for now)

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For years, marijuana has been classified as a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substance Act. Heroin, LSD, peyote, and quaaludes are other drugs that fall under the Schedule I classification. In December,...more

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EEOC Harassment Guidance Rescinded: What Employers Need to Know

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In a 2-1 vote on January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission fully rescinded its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. This marks a meaningful shift in the workplace compliance...more

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Drug Pricing and Plan Contracting Practices Under Scrutiny: PBM and TPA Reforms in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

On February 3, 2026, Congress passed and the President signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (“CAA 26”), a legislative package that funds several federal agencies, including the Departments of Labor and Health and...more

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HL UK Pensions Law Digest 6 February 2026

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The Pension Schemes Bill continues to be considered by Committee in the House of Lords. Points of interest from the Minister of State (Baroness Sherlock) in debates on 22 January, 26 January and 3 February 2026 include the...more

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Using AI to Improve Safety: Managing the Legal Risks Alongside the Benefits

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful tool in workplace safety programs—but its use also raises complex legal and governance questions. This Insight examines how employers can integrate AI into safety...more

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Your EEO Compliance Playbook for 2026: Key Takeaways from the Webinar

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As we enter 2026, the landscape of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance continues to evolve rapidly. Berkshire’s recent webinar, “Your EEO Compliance Playbook for 2026,” provided timely insights and practical...more

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DEI Under Strict Scrutiny in Texas: Employer Risks and Compliance After State AG Advisory Opinion

On January 19, 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a blistering 74-page advisory opinion asserting the unconstitutionality of many common diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in both the public and...more

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