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Employers should be prepared to comply with a new law that overhauls workplace rights in the United Kingdom. The first provisions took effect when the act received Royal Assent in December, and additional requirements are...more
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) passed into law on 18 December 2025, providing a wide range of reforms that will reshape the landscape of UK employment law over the coming years....more
As the sports calendar shifts from the end of the NFL season to the start of MLB Spring Training, professional sports labor negotiations offer a timely lens on how collective bargaining works in that arena under the National...more
On 18 December 2025, the long-awaited Employment Rights Bill received royal assent and became the Employment Rights Act 2025 (the "Act"). The Act will bring into effect a number of significant changes to employment law over...more
This year is set to be incredibly busy for HR professionals and in-house employment lawyers. With the Employment Rights Act receiving Royal Assent in 2025, as well as the routine changes that accompany the new tax year in...more
We are fielding many questions from our clients stemming from Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities and Minnesota. Below, we’ve included some information about common topics to assist employers in navigating this difficult...more
When employers receive notice that employees have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to unionize, one question becomes immediately important: What type of union are we dealing with?...more
Yesterday, the Employment Rights Act 2025 became law after receiving Royal Assent. While this is a significant milestone, most employers do not need to make immediate changes for the most part. The Government will implement...more
On October 31, 2025, the Fifth Circuit held that the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) impermissibly awarded compensatory damages to striking employees who were fired. As we reported here, the court’s ruling...more
Tense negotiations on Broadway this month provide a vivid reminder of how fragile labor relations can become when economic pressures collide with workforce demands, underscoring the importance of proactive legal guidance for...more
CHICAGO—Council Approves Coach House Legislation with Restrictions - The Chicago City Council approved coach houses citywide with ward-specific restrictions allowing aldermen to opt in for single-family areas. The compromise...more
The Beltway Buzz™ is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more
On July 9, 2025, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed legislation (Senate Bill (SB) 311, Session Law 2025-71) that expands the state’s Workplace Violence Prevention Act’s (WVPA) definition of “unlawful conduct” to...more
Teachers Union Reaches Tentative Contract as School Year Begins - The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers secured a tentative three-year deal with the School District that includes economic provisions, potential parental...more
City Offers Support for Small Businesses as Tax Exemption is Phased Out -Philadelphia is supporting small businesses through flexible payment plans, free tax assistance, and access to grants as it phases out a longstanding...more
In Purolator Inc. v. Canadian Union of Postal Workers, 2025 ONCA 565, a split Court of Appeal for Ontario addressed whether a company that is not itself in a labour dispute must proceed under the specialized labour-injunction...more
Washington employers face a wave of new workplace legislation, some of which recently became effective and some that will begin in 2026 and beyond. These new or modified laws address a broad range of topics, many of which...more
Oregon and Washington just became the latest states to make striking employees eligible for unemployment compensation benefits. This marks a major policy shift for both states – especially for Washington, which currently...more
Key Takeaways - - Oregon recently joined several other states in ensuring unemployment insurance for workers participating in strikes. - Guaranteed unemployment insurance for striking employees is a significant change, as...more
Philly to Invest in 15 More “Year-Round” Schools - Mayor Charelle Parker announced that Philadelphia will invest in 15 new extended-day, extended-year schools. The list comprises ten conventional Philadelphia public schools...more
Last week in Troy Grove v. NLRB, No. 23-1164 (D.C. Cir., June 13, 2025), the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit delivered a sharp rebuke to the National Labor Relations Board, finding “irrational” the Board’s...more
FY26 Budget Negotiations Entering HOME Stretch - Thursday marks the final opportunity for the City Council to advance bills—including those tied to Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $6.7 billion proposed budget and Housing...more
On May 19, 2025, Washington became the third state to provide unemployment benefits to striking workers. The other states include New York and New Jersey....more
North Carolina’s Senate Bill (SB) 484, sponsored by Senators Timothy Moffitt, Warren Daniel, and Danny Britt, would amend the Workplace Violence Prevention Act by allowing employers to seek restraining orders against “mass...more
NYS Passes Bill for Metropolitan Park Casino Project- Last week, New York State Assemblymembers approved legislation that would allow for the construction of an $8B entertainment and casino complex on 50 acres of Citi...more