Employment Law and Labour Law

If your organization plans to increase headcount this year, your payroll and related tax requirements may become more complex.

A Washington federal court judge denied a motion to dismiss by Marsh & McLennan Agency in litigation over the alleged financial mismanagement of a food processing company’s health benefits plan.

ERISA attorney Charles Field provides a comprehensive breakdown of 401(k) retirement plans, covering everything from annual disclosure statements and investment options to fee structures and fund performance evaluation. Understanding how your 401(k) actually works is crucial, as it will likely become the largest asset you ever own, yet most participants remain largely uninformed about their plan's mechanics.

On May 21, 2026 Governor Newsom signed Executive Order N-6-26 (“EO N-6-26”) which will require state agencies to research and propose certain policies and measures to mitigate the negative impact of AI...

California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued Executive Order N-6-26, directing state agencies to assess and address artificial intelligence's impact on the labor market through comprehensive reviews and policy...

A: Yes, using a uniform separation agreement may be efficient, but it can create legal exposure if not carefully tailored. Below are key considerations that will help employers ensure their separation agreements are legally compliant.

After terminating the employment of Julie Simpson (Guardian’s COO), Guardian’s CEO/owner sued Simpson for a variety of claims, including breach of contract, interference with prospective...

A Maryland private school faced a high-profile whistleblower retaliation lawsuit after terminating its Chief Financial Officer, who claimed he was fired for reporting discrimination concerns. The case, which drew front-page media attention, threatened the institution's reputation and required a defense strategy that would uncover the truth behind conflicting narratives about performance issues versus retaliation claims.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held in Sabatini v. Knouse that a student sexually harassed in an academic setting may sue the individual perpetrator directly under G. L. c. 214, § 1C, not just the educational...

After terminating the employment of Julie Simpson (Guardian’s COO), Guardian’s CEO/owner sued Simpson for a variety of claims, including breach of contract, interference with prospective...

A Ninth Circuit decision examines whether district courts can invalidate arbitration agreements based on prior arbitration rulings involving different parties, addressing the tension between individual arbitration proceedings and the Federal Arbitration Act's mandate to enforce arbitration agreements.

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has struck down an $83 million punitive damages award in an age discrimination case, while maintaining a $20 million emotional distress award. The ruling raises critical questions about the standards for punitive damages in employment cases and the role of judicial oversight in checking excessive jury verdicts.