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Pay Transparency + the Power of Preventive Strategies: Episode 3 — Pivoting Toward Preparation in the Life Sciences
International Series Episode 1: Mastering Workforce Reductions and Restructuring for Global Companies
Pay Transparency + the Power of Preventive Strategies: Episode 2 — Healthcare Compliance Crossroads
We get AI for work™: Analyzing "Brewer v. Otter.ai" — A Case Study of the Legal Risks of AI Note Takers
The “Disparate” Dilemma in Employment Discrimination Litigation
We get Privacy for work — Episode 13: Demystifying Data Mining
Four Legal Trends Impacting Higher Education Institutions
We get AI for work™: New Efforts to Ensure a National AI Policy
Designing the Organisation Structure in Professional Services with Panalitix
Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast | Love and Liability: Navigating Workplace Romance with Bridget Blinn-Spears of Maynard Nexsen
Remote Work and Disability Discrimination: What Employers Need to Know - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
You’re Hired! Restrictions on Hiring Former Government Employees for Government Contractors
Cuts, Choreography, and Coaching: What America's Sweethearts Teach Us About Performance Management — Hiring to Firing Podcast
Strategies for Business Resilience in Weather Crises
PODCAST: Williams Mullen’s Benefits Companion - Why NAPA Matters for Plan Sponsors and Benefits Professionals
Employment Law Now X-169 - Beginning Season 10: Politics As Usual?
Constangy Clips Episode 15 - Compliance Radar for California Employers: 4 New Laws to Review Now
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In a notable shift with significant potential future liability for public entities, the Oregon Supreme Court found that an injured worker whose injury is covered by his private employer’s workers’ compensation insurance may...more
I f you’ve read Full Circle, you know this about me: I grew up with domineering parents. Judgment was currency in my house. Silence was survival. I learned early that withholding information—what I was doing, what I was...more
On January 30, 2026, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to 42 law firms warning that their participation in a diversity certification program could potentially create liability under federal antitrust laws...more
During the Jan. 27 workshop, Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the Commission) officials emphasized that they are committed to using all “lawful tools at [their] disposal” to go after “anticompetitive” noncompete agreements....more
Below is an overview of the major updates from January 2026 in the Asia-Pacific region....more
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Court has issued a detailed costs judgment that doubles as a practical guide for lawyers on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in litigation....more
Unlike private sector workers, government employees enjoy certain constitutional protections while at work, including free speech rights under the First Amendment. The extent of those rights has been the subject of countless...more
Below is an overview of the major updates from January 2026 in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region....more
The UK government recently released guidance clarifying that from January 1, 2027, employment tribunals will no longer be subject to a statutory cap when reaching judgments on unfair dismissal compensation claims. ...more
The following information updates the initial alert distributed on January 13, 2026. USCIS has provided additional information regarding the timing of the H-1B cap lottery for the FY 2027 registration season....more
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was a bipartisan measure passed by Congress in 2023 as part of a broader consolidated appropriations bill. The House of Representatives adopted the legislation despite the fact that less than...more
In recent weeks, many employers have found themselves in unfamiliar territory: TPS litigation is moving quickly, headlines suggest increased ICE enforcement and HR teams are being asked to “double-check everything.” That...more
Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations require employers to record work related injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 log. ...more
