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2026 will see significant developments in United Kingdom employment rights, as well as new pay reporting measures in Europe. In this article, we look at what this means in practice and how employers can stay ahead of the...more
Effective February 22, 2026, covered employers will have to comply with new amendments to New York City's Earned Safe and Sick Time Act ("ESSTA" or the “Act”), as we previously wrote. To aid employers in complying with this...more
On 17 January 2026, outgoing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law Assembly Bill No. 3451 (AB 3451), expanding the category of employers covered by the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) and the employees eligible...more
Several important changes will impact legal compliance for Colorado employers in 2026. This article summarizes the most notable changes, particularly concerning wage and hour rules....more
New York and New York City lawmakers were busy throughout 2025 enacting labor and employment-related legislation. Understanding these critical legal updates is essential for employers seeking to comply with applicable laws...more
Proposed rules have been released in advance of recent amendments to the NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”) taking effect on February 22, 2026...more
There are more than 500,000 employees in Belgium who’ve been on sick leave for more than a year. This means more than 7% of the Belgian population aged between 18 and 65 is on long-term sick leave, far higher compared to...more
New York City and New York State have new protections for employees that are either in effect now, or will take effect soon. An expansion of the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act will take effect February 22. And a...more
During the last days of his administration, former Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation amending multiple New Jersey leave laws and extending job-protected leave to thousands more workers. The amendments will take effect...more
On July 17, 2026, amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) and the laws administering New Jersey Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) and Family Leave Insurance (FLI) benefits will take effect, expanding employer...more
In one of his last acts in office, now-former Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation on January 17, 2026, that amends the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) to expand its coverage to smaller employers. As a reminder, the...more
On January 1, 2026, a number of important legislative changes came into effect in several provinces across Canada. These changes affect employee rights and employer obligations, and may require updates to an employer’s...more
As we move into 2026, employers with staff in New York City should be mindful of two significant regulatory changes that may affect their workforce practices. These updates introduce new compliance obligations and reinforce...more
The California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DSLE) has updated the Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act Paid Sick Leave poster, which reflects recent amendments to the state’s paid sick leave law....more
The start of a new year is an excellent time for employers to review their policies, procedures, and agreements to ensure they are aware of and comply with laws taking effect in 2026. Our attorneys closely track...more
Every year, flu season presents companies in Germany with similar questions: What happens if an employee falls ill while on vacation? Can they work from home, and how should sick children be dealt with? The following guide...more
California employers must promptly update their workplace postings because the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) recently released a revised Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act (HWHFA) poster reflecting...more
With the turn into the new year 2026, several state law changes affect wage and hour compliance, leave administration, onboarding practices, workplace notices, and even discrimination based on the use of artificial...more
The UK Employment Rights Act 2025 (the “ERA 2025”) has now received Royal Assent. The ERA 2025 will introduce the most significant changes to UK employment law in over a decade. The reforms will affect all organisations with...more
The end of something is always the beginning of something else. That always rings true for years’ end and new employment laws. It is time, once again, for all employers to sit down, buckle up, and get ready for the 2026...more
The British Columbia government continues its comprehensive reforms to the Employment Standards Act (the ESA) with recent changes to rules on employee sick notes and the addition of "serious personal illness or injury" leave....more
California has once again expanded employee leave protections and benefits—this time through two significant bills signed by Governor Gavin Newsom: Assembly Bill 406 and Senate Bill 590. ...more
New York City employers just received another compliance deadline to add to their calendars. On February 22, 2026—120 days after enactment—amendments to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) will significantly expand...more
During its 2025 legislative session, California enacted several new employment laws, most of which take effect on January 1, 2026 (unless otherwise indicated). ...more