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Return to Normalcy at the NLRB? – New General Counsel and Board Members Signal that Stability and Addressing Backlog Are...

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With the December 2025 appointment of two Board members and a new General Counsel, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) is up and running again. Recent developments from the General Counsel’s office and the...more

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Title IX Preempts Public University Labor Contract Grievance Procedure, According to New Jersey Supreme Court

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The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled on January 29, 2026, that Title IX—the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in all publicly-funded educational institutions—preempted the grievance procedure in a labor contract...more

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Second Court Issues 10(j) Injunction Applying the Stricter Starbucks Standard

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SCOTUS’s recent adoption of a stricter standard for issuing unfair labor practice injunctions did not prevent Region Four of the NLRB from securing an injunction against a residential treatment facility’s subcontracting the...more

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2025 Year in Review / 2026 Look Forward – Hong Kong Employment Law

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The year 2025 has seen significant developments in employment law in Hong Kong. This article provides a quick glance at the major changes introduced during the year and offers insights into anticipated changes as we...more

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UK Employment Rights Act 2025: Industrial Relations And Trade Union Reform

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It’s been a busy week for developments under the Employment Rights Act 2025, with more pieces of the industrial relations jigsaw emerging. Our latest reference table on industrial relations and trade union reforms brings...more

Ius Laboris

UK Employment Law in 2026: Preparing for a Watershed Year of Reform

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In our recent article exploring key global employment law trends for 2026, we identified ‘landmark labour reform’ as a defining theme for the year ahead. The UK was a key example of a jurisdiction undergoing such change and...more

Proskauer - Labor Relations Update

NLRB Refrain From Overturning Biden-Era Precedent – For Now

As reported, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) regained a quorum late last year. Many expected that the new Republican majority would soon begin revisiting the Biden-era decisions that were widely...more

Akerman LLP

Unionization Fell in 2025 — But Employers Shouldn't Let Their Guard Down

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Union organizing activity took a clear downturn in 2025, driven by a combination of economic uncertainty and shifting federal oversight. New data from Bloomberg Law shows that the number of union elections dropped sharply in...more

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$1.2M NLRB Health Care Center Settlement Underscores Risk of Missteps During Provider Union Organizing

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A Colorado health center’s operational changes became a seven-figure labor law lesson. In January 2026, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) approved a $1.2 million settlement after finding that several healthcare...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

International Employment Law Tracker—January 2026

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Jackson Lewis is a founding member of L&E Global, a worldwide alliance of independent law firms providing advice and counsel on employment law matters. We are pleased to present you with recent international employment law...more

Ius Laboris

What’s Happening in Employment Law in Ireland in 2026?

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Irish employment law continued to evolve through 2025, with legislative movement across pay transparency, pensions, equality, and AI governance, alongside active adjudication before the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)...more

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A Colorado Employer’s Review of New and Proposed Legislation For 2026

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This past year saw many changes to Colorado’s legislative landscape affecting businesses and employers. We’re here to help you stay informed on what’s new. This Insight will cover the biggest laws that recently took effect,...more

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New NLRB Intake Procedure Hoping to Alleviate Substantial Backlog

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently issued a memorandum regarding a modification of its intake, processing, and assignment of unfair labor practice charges....more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Four DOL Opinion Letters Clarify FLSA Exemptions for Minimum Pay, Bonuses, ‘Duties’ + ‘Roll Call’ Time

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The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued four opinion letters interpreting the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) on Jan. 5, 2026. The letters, signed by Wage and Hour Division Administrator Andrew Rogers, address:...more

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California Workplace Know Your Rights Notice Requirement is in Effect

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California’s Workplace – Know Your Rights Act (SB 294), requires employers to provide employees with annual written notice of key workplace rights. The law seeks to “equip California workers with knowledge of their rights...more

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Policy Week in Review – January 30, 2026

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NLRB Division of Advice Recommends Dismissal of Expansive Charges The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Division of Advice (“Advice”) released a series of memos that recommended dismissal of charges that appear to have...more

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Upcoming Changes Under the Employment Rights Act 2025

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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

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Top Five Labor Law Developments of 2025

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1. The National Labor Relations Board lacked the three-member quorum required to issue decisions for the majority of 2025. Board vacancies, delayed confirmations, and ongoing litigation over Board composition limited the...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

New Case to Test Whether California Charter Schools Are Subject to PERB or NLRB Jurisdiction?

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An interesting labor law jurisdictional issue is brewing here in Sacramento. On January 10, teachers and other employees at the St. HOPE Public Charter Schools submitted an RD Petition with Region 20 of the National Labor...more

Ius Laboris

AI Regulation in Australian Workplaces: What Employers Need to Know 

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As artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision-making (ADM) technologies rapidly transform the world of work, Australian employers face a complex and shifting regulatory environment. Below, we consider employers’...more

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NLRB Region 12 Reinforces Imminent Closure Standard in SolarMovil PR LLC Decision

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On January 21, 2026, the NLRB regional director (RD) for Region 12 issued a decision in SolarMovil PR LLC that provides timely and practical guidance for employers operating with project‑based, temporary, construction‑driven...more

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The National Labor Relations Board 2025 year-end review

In 2025, the National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) was defined by a lack of leadership and activity, as a lack of quorum for most of the year effectively froze the Board’s ability to issue decisions. Still, the guidance...more

Venable LLP

Chalk Talk: How Legal and Regulatory Change Will Transform U.S. Sports in 2026

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As the U.S. sports industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, 2026 is a pivotal year for legal and regulatory change. From federal Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) legislation and AI-driven intellectual property risks to...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Leisure Law Insider (Vol. 9) - January 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of Leisure Law Insider! Released quarterly, we cover the latest news and developments in leisure and hospitality law, regulation, and policy. Expect content on hotels, franchising, labor and...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Opening a New Playbook: How the House Settlement and NLRB Are Reshaping Labor Rights in College Sports

The landscape of college athletics is entering uncharted territory. On June 6, 2025, final approval of the $2.8 billion House v. NCAA settlement resolved three major antitrust lawsuits and authorized direct revenue sharing...more

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