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Students: Union Organizing and Employee Status in 2026

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Union organizing for students remains a developing issue with an uncertain future that is complicated by a new presidential administration and new members of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board). For decades,...more

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UK Government Launches Guidance on Pay Gap and Menopause Action Plans

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The UK Government’s latest guidance was published on March 4, 2026, a few days ahead of International Women’s Day, and encourages employers to take action to improve workplace gender equality....more

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Employer Obligations in Gulf Crisis

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The escalation of hostilities between Iran and the US-Israeli coalition, and its direct impact on the Gulf region’s airspace and infrastructure since late February 2026, has placed workforce management at the top of the...more

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False Claims Act Enforcement: Record-Breaking Year Signals Continued Attention to Cybersecurity

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Last month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released its statistics for False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement during fiscal year 2025. Settlements and judgments exceeded a record-breaking $6.8 billion, and the DOJ recorded the...more

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Legislation Planned to Address Excessive Costs for Prescription Topical Drugs in Workers' Compensation

Most employers and their insurance resources are aware of the abusive cost structures associated with prescription compound topical drugs/creams being sold to our Commonwealth’s injured workers. The central objection about...more

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California Risk Assessments: Seven Steps for Employers

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Effective January 1, 2026, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires certain employers to complete detailed, documented risk assessments before engaging in many routine data processing practices. Because the...more

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Nevada Supreme Court Unanimously Requires Prevailing-Wage Disputes to Be Resolved by the Nevada Labor Commissioner

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On February 26, 2026, the Nevada Supreme Court issued a long-awaited en banc decision confirming that Nevada’s Prevailing Wage Statutes (NRS Chapter 338) do not allow employees to recover prevailing wages and overtime in...more

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DOL Issues Opinion Letter Confirming Inclusion of Bonus Payments in Regular Rate of Pay

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Key Highlights - DOL Clarifies Bonus Treatment Under the FLSA: In Opinion Letter FLSA2026-2 (Jan. 5, 2026), the Department of Labor confirmed that certain performance-based bonuses must be included in the “regular rate of...more

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Malaysia’s Landmark Gig Workers Act Coming Into Effect

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The Malaysian government has announced that the Gig Workers Act 2025 will come into operation at the end of March 2026, once certain panels and councils to be established under the Act have been finalised....more

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Pennsylvania Court Says Wealth Management Group’s Non-Solicitation Agreements Unenforceable: Top 3 Takeaways for the Financial...

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A recent non-precedential decision from the Pennsylvania Superior Court offers financial services businesses and professionals in the wealth management sector key lessons on restrictive covenants and client transitions. In a...more

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UK Whistleblowing Updates

Under Part IVA of the Employment Rights Act 1996, “protected disclosures”– which is the UK legislative term for “whistleblowing reports”can be made either to an employer or to certain “prescribed persons”. For those working...more

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New York State Amends “Trapped at Work Act”

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We previously reported when the Trapped at Work Act was signed into law by New York Governor Hochul on December 19, 2025. Last week, Governor Hochul signed Bill A9452 amending the “Trapped at Work Act” to provide necessary...more

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Third Circuit Expands Pennsylvania Restrictions on Employer Use of Criminal History Information

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit reversed a district court’s dismissal of a job applicant’s claim under Pennsylvania’s Criminal History Record Information Act (“CHRIA”), holding that the statute applies even...more

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New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Legislation Update

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Recently, Governor Murphy signed into law two bills. On January 12, 2026, the Governor signed S3772 into law. This bill modernized board and lodging provided by an employer when calculating the rate of benefits. Previously,...more

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Maryland's New Health Care Noncompete Law—Is the Cure Possibly Worse Than the Disease?

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Maryland's health care noncompete and conflict of interest law, passed in 2024 but effective July 1, 2025, was intended to solve a host of problems with respect to noncompetition and similar agreements in Maryland's...more

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Aliens, Conspiracies, and Ping-Pong: Lessons Learned From the 2026 Oscar Nominees

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With Oscar season upon us, we’re putting the spotlight on major employment law themes featured in this season’s crop of Hollywood hits. From crisis management to clear communication on workplace policies to understanding...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Nonsolicits Join Noncompetes in Coming Under Increasing Scrutiny in Delaware Courts

Delaware courts continue to apply increasing scrutiny to restrictive covenants, and recent decisions make clear that nonsolicitation provisions are no exception, even in the context of the sale of a business. In a recent...more

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Mistakes Employers Make During the ADA Accommodation Process and How to Avoid Them

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Ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state-level disability laws, which require covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities unless doing so...more

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Client Alert: New York’s Mandatory Retirement Savings Program: What Employers Need to Know Before March 16, 2026

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New York employers who do not offer a retirement plan are about to face a new compliance obligation. The New York Secure Choice Savings Program requires covered private-sector employers to automatically enroll their employees...more

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NY Healthy Terminals Act Targets Airport Workforce: What New Coverage Requirements Mean for Employers

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Major amendments to the New York Healthy Terminals Act (HTA), which provides protections for certain workers at New York’s major airports, materially expand coverage and align compensation requirements with federal Service...more

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6th Circuit Strikes Down Biden-Era NLRB Standard – What Employers Should Know

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This case arose from a union organizing campaign at a Kentucky company. After workers contacted a union — and before an election was held — the company announced several changes to employees’ working conditions, including a...more

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Health Care Workplace Violence Legislation Heats Up in 2026

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In the wake of shootings in early March at hospitals in Atlanta and Milwaukee, the nation’s attention again turns to how to prevent workplace violence in health care settings....more

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When a Top 401(k) Plan Ends Up in Court: Lessons from the Bloomberg ERISA Suit

Big headlines in retirement plan litigation don’t just hit household names; they’re a reminder that fiduciary duty doesn’t come with automatic immunity for size or reputation. Last week, a $70 million ERISA class action...more

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Iran Conflict Could Cause Surge in Military Leave Requests

Given the recent U.S. military engagement in the Middle East, a number of U.S. reservists may be called up for active duty. There are certain steps employers can take now to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and...more

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Brown-Forman Decision Rolls Back NLRB’s Pro-Union Cemex Policy

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In a blow to agency rulemaking and pro-union National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) policy, on March 6, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit dismantled the Biden-era NLRB decision in Cemex Construction...more

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