International Employment — Episode 2: Global Employers’ Guide to U.S. RIF Compliance
Non-Disparagement Tips for Employers
The Labor Law Insider: Non-Disclosure and Non-Disparagement Agreements under Fire: A New Board Decision and a New General Counsel Memorandum, Part II
The Labor Law Insider: Non-Disclosure and Non-Disparagement Agreements under Fire: A New Board Decision and a New General Counsel Memorandum
Chambliss Update – NLRB Decision Alters Landscape for Employee Severance Agreements
DE Under 3: New NLRB Decision Prohibits Virtually All Employment Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Clauses, Nationwide
The Reintroduction of Net Operating Loss - A Pepper Hamilton and Financial Executives Alliance Webinar
II-26 – Superbowl Concerns, Tax Reform/MeToo, Restrictive Covenant Crimes, and Expanded Religious Discrimination Theories
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Voluntary separation programs can provide benefits to employees and employers alike, including, for the former, empowering workers to make informed decisions about their employment status and, for the latter, strategically...more
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Severance decisions sit at the intersection of legal risk, employee relations, and business judgment. For employers, the challenge is not simply deciding whether to offer severance, but determining how much to offer, under...more
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When a marriage ends, emotions can run high, and decisions can feel overwhelming. A separation agreement is a vital tool that provides clarity and legal protection for both spouses during this transitional period. In North...more
The Illinois legislature was busy in 2025, changing laws for employers with operations in the state....more
The Provincial Court of British Columbia has released its 2024-25 Annual Report, providing new insight into how separating families are resolving disputes across the province. The Provincial Court’s data reflect a clear and...more
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On August 15, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law House Bill 3638, which amends the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (IWTA). Effective January 1, 2026, these amendments will strengthen employee protections in...more
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Recent amendments to the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (WTA) (HB 3638) require changes to Illinois employment agreements and separation agreements, beginning as of January 1, 2026....more
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In recent weeks, we have reported on changes to multiple laws in Illinois, including the elimination of fact-finding conferences under the Illinois Human Rights Act, changes to the Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act, Equal...more