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The Hidden Risks of Information Disclosure: A Costly Lesson from Cornwall

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When Royal Cornwall Hospital responded to a routine Freedom of Information request in 2023, they had no idea they were about to expose sensitive staff data to the public. The hospital recently apologized after discovering...more

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Senator Bill Cassidy Introduces Large Labor Reform Legislation Package

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On November 10, 2025, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (“HELP”) Committee, unveiled an expansive package of bills aimed at labor reform. The following contains a brief...more

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Think Before You Click: Employers Could Violate Federal Law by Reading Employee Emails

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...more

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[Webinar] New California Employment Laws & Developments for 2026 - December 10th, 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

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As we approach 2026, California employers once again face a wave of new legislation, court decisions, and regulatory changes that will shape the workplace in the year ahead. Join CDF Partners Todd Wulffson and Alessandra...more

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Washington’s Revised Personnel File Law: Practical Considerations for Employers

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Washington’s personnel file law (RCW 49.12.240, 49.12.250, 49.12.260, and 49.12.261), amended effective July 27, 2025, marks a significant overhaul in an employer’s obligations pertaining to employee’s personnel records. The...more

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Major Amendment to Privacy Law in Israel

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In Israel, it has long been established that employees have a legitimate expectation of privacy in the workplace. Effective as of 14 August 2025, a new amendment (‘Amendment 13’) to the Protection of Privacy Law introduces a...more

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Senate Republicans Unveil Ambitious Labor Reform Package: What Employers Should Know

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A group of key Senate Republicans just introduced a slate of bills that, if passed, would significantly reform US labor law and change the landscape for employers across the country. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and...more

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HIPAA vs. HR - Where Privacy Meets Employment: What's the Tea in L&E?

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In this episode of What’s the Tea in L&E, Leah Stiegler sits down with Liz Heddleston, chair of Woods Rogers’ healthcare industry team, to unpack one of the most common client questions: how do HIPAA and ADA obligations...more

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Tips for Employers to Stay Compliant With Privacy Protections Under HIPAA, ADA, and 42 CFR Part 2

When an employee requests a reasonable accommodation for a health condition, it may be confusing for employers to parse out the various privacy protections embedded in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act...more

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Senate Introduces Sweeping Labor Law Reform

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Earlier this week, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-L.A.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, unveiled a transformative set of bills that, if passed, would substantially modify the National Labor...more

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Comprehensive FAQs For Employers on Hurricanes and Other Workplace Disasters: 2025 Edition

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As hurricanes devastate the Caribbean, employers in the US are preparing for a potential impact late in the season. This detailed set of Frequently Asked Questions, fully updated for 2025, addresses the workplace-related...more

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Monthly Highlights – UK Employment Law – October 2025

In this month’s highlights, our team summarises the latest developments in UK employment law and their implications for employers. ...more

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California Expands Employee Rights to Access Personnel Records

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On October 11, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 513, expanding employee rights under Labor Code § 1198.5 to inspect and obtain their personnel records....more

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What's In A File: Navigating Personnel Records Requests

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One of the biggest warning signs of employment litigation on the horizon is the dreaded personnel records request. In the states that have enacted personnel records access rights for employees, personnel records maintenance...more

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Employer’s Use of Lie Detectors Can Lead to Wrongful Termination Claim

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In a case involving an issue of first impression, the California Court of Appeal has held that violations of Labor Code section 432.2, which bans mandatory polygraph testing for employees, can form the basis for a wrongful...more

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The Privacy Insider Podcast Episode 19: Where Tabletop Games Meet the Future of Privacy with Dr. Tehilla Shwartz Altschuler of the...

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Dr. Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler, Senior Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, is at the forefront of conversations where technology, democracy, and human rights collide. With Israel recently updating its privacy law and...more

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Navigating Employment Investigations: What Are the Key Steps?

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In this episode of Employment and Benefits Unpacked, Chris Fisher, head of Mayer Brown’s UK Employment and Benefits Group, and Hagen Köckeritz, head of the Employment and Benefits Group in Germany, share a practical playbook...more

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California Governor Vetoes the “No Robo Bosses Act”

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On October 13, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the proposed “No Robo Bosses Act” (SB 7), which would have imposed new regulations on employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated...more

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[Webinar] The Real-World Workplace Implications of Virtual Content in the Age of Social Media - October 23rd, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm...

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The interplay between protected speech and the workplace continues to leave employers scratching their heads as they strive to foster a productive workplace. With the advent of the age of social media, a conversation that at...more

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Navigating Employee Privacy: Key Takeaways from Recent Damages Claim Under the GDPR Over Online Background Checks

In its judgment of 5 June 2025 (8 AZR 117/24, available in German only), the Federal Labor Court (BAG) ruled on claims for damages related to a recruitment procedure. This decision followed an earlier ruling by the Düsseldorf...more

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We get Privacy for work — Episode 10: Employee Monitoring Tools: Too Good to be True?

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Lured by the promise of better productivity and compliance with company policies, employee monitoring tools are gaining a lot of traction among employers. On this episode of We get Privacy for work, we discuss the...more

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UK Disciplinary Hearings: Recent Guidance From the EAT

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A recent decision by the UK Employment Appeal Tribunal ("EAT") has held that the dismissal of an employee for misconduct was not unfair despite apparent shortcomings in the process followed (Alom v Financial Conduct...more

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AI and HR: Are There Risks?

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The use of AI to assist in HR functions has grown in popularity throughout the country. Companies are using AI for everything from drafting personnel policies to screening applicants for open positions. There are, however,...more

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Wearables in the Warehouse – Key Employment Law Considerations for Manufacturers

In recent years, certain manufacturers are requiring workers to use wearable technologies at work to increase efficiency and productivity and mitigate health and safety risks. Although the use and application of wearable...more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your October 2025 To-Do List

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Here are the top ten items you should tackle in October 2025, based on the latest workplace law developments and upcoming critical compliance dates...more

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