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Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

New California Law Targets Training Repayment and Similar Agreements

California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law sweeping legislation designed to restrict employers and training providers from requiring workers to repay costs or fees when they leave employment, so-called “training...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Workplace Mental Health: Strategies for Stress and Anxiety Relief

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From heavy workloads to news overloads and more, stressors everywhere can negatively impact the workplace. Understanding your legal obligations as an employer to accommodate mental-health-support requests and implementing...more

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California Employers, Heads Up: Senate Bill 513 Just Changed the Rules on Personnel Files

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Senate Bill (SB) 513, now law, quietly but significantly expands what California employers must track in personnel files and share with employees. What’s New Under SB 513?...more

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New Laws Enacted in 2025 Impacting California Employers

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With the conclusion of California’s 2025 legislative session, businesses that operate in California should review and prepare for new employment laws that will take effect in 2026. What follows is a summary of the most...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Right to Know, Ready to Show: California Expands Employee Records Access and Rights Notice For 2026

California recently enacted two employee‑rights measures that will impact human resources recordkeeping and employee communications in 2026. Senate Bill 513 (SB 513) expands the personnel records that current and former...more

Akerman LLP

Who Says There's No Free Training? California Tells Employers They Cannot Collect Training Fees From Employees Who Quit Early

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California has taken a key retention tool away from employers: starting in January 2026, employers will no longer be able to contractually require an employee to repay any debt to the employer, training provider, or debt...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

Offit Kurman

The Warning Signs Managers Miss: How to Build a More Transparent Workplace

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It's not uncommon for employers to be caught off guard by union organizing. Managers frequently describe the experience the same way: “I had no idea.” By the time a representation petition is filed with the National Labor...more

Littler

From Hashtag to HR in the EU: Managing Political Opinions in the Workplace

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The dramatic growth of international conflict and significant political change has created a situation where personal expression and professional environments now often collide.  For international employers, this shift...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Senate Bill 513: California Expands Personnel File Requirements

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Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 513, which expands the scope of personnel documents employers must allow current and former employees to inspect. Previously, under the California labor code, employers were required...more

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California Seeks to Ban ‘Stay or Pay’ Employment Clauses

On September 11, 2025, the California Legislature passed a bill that would ban “stay or pay” terms in employment contracts, which require employees to pay their employer back for certain costs if they leave the job. Governor...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

California Bans Most “Stay-or-Pay” Agreements as of January 1, 2026

California is poised to sharply curtail “stay-or-pay” arrangements beginning in 2026, extending the state’s long-standing commitment to employee mobility. Assembly Bill 692 (AB 692), passed by the Legislature and expected to...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

When Accountability Is Labeled as Bullying: Navigating Employee Complaints About Being Managed

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In workplaces today, managers face a delicate balancing act. On one hand, they are responsible for enforcing company policies, maintaining productivity, and holding employees accountable for performance. On the other, they...more

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Employees Refuse Workplace Harassment or DEI Trainings: What’s the Tea in L&E?

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In this episode of What’s the Tea in L&E, Labor & Employment attorney Raven Burks joins host Leah Stiegler to discuss whether trainings in the workplace can and should be required. With today’s heightened awareness around...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Implementación de medidas laborales y operativas mediante Circular Conjunta 40017 en Colombia

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La Circular Conjunta No. 40017 emitida el 25 de julio de 2025 por el Ministerio del Trabajo y el Ministerio de Minas y Energía de Colombia establece disposiciones que buscan garantizar las condiciones laborales y operativas...more

Hogan Lovells

Alcohol and drugs policies in the workplace: Key lessons from recent Court rulings

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Two recent Dutch rulings highlight the risks of combining the use of both alcohol and drugs under one set of rules and stress the need for clear distinctions. Alcohol and drugs are often covered by one policy, yet treated...more

DLA Piper

Part 3: No Time to Hire: Will Agentic AI Transform the Workplace?

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The advent of agentic AI is widely predicted to have a significant impact on the workforce, with it automating tasks currently performed by humans once believed to be beyond automation. This will lead to humans working...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Clocking in on Los Angeles County’s New Fair Work Week Ordinance

Los Angeles County has joined the ranks of other urban governments, including the City of Los Angeles, that have enacted fair workweek ordinances in attempt to provide workers with more predictable schedules and fairer pay....more

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July’s Heat Hits Hard: Italy Moves to Safeguard Workers

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Countries across Europe are experiencing significant heat waves this summer. With the high temperatures set to continue, the hot weather is creating high risk conditions for the health and safety of workers. In Italy, the...more

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New York Legislature Passes “Trapped at Work Act” Proposing to Restrict Employment Promissory Notes

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In a significant development for employers across the Empire State, the New York Legislature passed Assembly Bill A584B/S4070B in the final days of the 2025 session. This bill is known as the “Trapped at Work Act” and would...more

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No Information, No Accommodation: Fourth Circuit Affirms Limits of ADA Protection

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While employers must consider accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, they do not need to guess about an employee’s condition or need for accommodation, according to a recent court ruling....more

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New Virginia "Workplace Violence" Definition and Healthcare Reporting Law: What's the Tea in L&E?

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In this episode of What’s the Tea in L&E, Healthcare Regulatory and Compliance attorney Lindsey Brock joins host Leah Stiegler to unpack a new Virginia law that went into effect on July 1, 2025, introducing updated reporting...more

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Work This Way: An Employment Law Video Podcast | Episode 51: Smarter Recruiting Strategies with Rhiannon Poore of Forge Search

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Recorded at the 2025 Greenville SHRM Conference, hosts Tina and Faye welcome Rhiannon Poore, Founder and CEO of Forge Search, to explore how companies can rethink their recruiting strategies in today’s competitive labor...more

Cooley LLP

California Publishes New Violence Victims’ Leave and Accommodation Notice

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On July 1, 2025, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) issued a new notice of employee rights and an FAQ under AB 2499, a victims’ leave law enacted last year. As described in this December 2024 Cooley alert,...more

Vedder Price

UK Employment Rights Bill Update: the Implementation Roadmap

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On July 1, 2025, the UK Government published a ‘roadmap’ setting out anticipated timelines for implementing the reforms in its Employment Rights Bill, marking a significant shift in workplace regulation....more

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