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Employment law and labour law articles and thought leadership, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore articles covering topics such as Discrimination, Employee Benefits and Compensation, Health and Safety, Unfair/Wrongful Dismissal, Whistleblowing, Employment Rights, Outsourcing and Redundancy.
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Laura Alaniz Featured On Marine Log’s “Listen Up!” Podcast
As federal enforcement priorities shift and state laws continue to evolve, how are recent regulatory developments reshaping the conversation around noncompetes in the maritime industry? This discussion examines the Federal Trade Commission's move away from pursuing a broad ban in favor of case-by-case enforcement, while exploring where maritime employers are most likely to encounter legal challenges and how companies can protect proprietary information while minimizing legal risk.
United States Employment
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Liskow & Lewis
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Connecticut Is The Latest State To Pass AI Legislation Impacting Employers
Connecticut employers that rely on AI-driven tools for recruiting, screening, or workforce management now face a detailed statutory framework governing those practices. Public Act No. 26-15 (the “Act”) was signed into law on June 2, 2026. The Act addresses subjects ranging from automated hiring technology to whistleblower channels for employees at AI developers. The compliance timeline is staggered: some provisions took effect immediately, while the most operationally intensive obligations take effect in October 2027.
United States Employment
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Mintz
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Vince McKnight On The False Claims Act, Qui Tam Cases & Whistleblower Advocacy (Video)
Vince McKnight, Co-Vice Chairman and Whistleblower & Qui Tam Practice Group Co-Chair at Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, discusses his career path from his formative years in Washington, D.C. to becoming a leading advocate in whistleblower and employment law. He shares insights on the False Claims Act, qui tam litigation, and the critical role of whistleblower advocacy in protecting those who expose fraud and wrongdoing.
United States Employment
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Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight
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Hollywood Production Dispute Highlights Reach Of FEHA Retaliation Protections
A federal court in New York analyzed whether California's Fair Employment and Housing Act protections extend to independent contractors and what constitutes actionable retaliation in the entertainment industry. The decision examines worker classification standards, the territorial reach of state employment laws, and whether coordinated reputational campaigns can constitute adverse employment actions under anti-retaliation statutes.
United States Employment
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Contract of Employment

Podcast
Laura Alaniz Featured On Marine Log’s “Listen Up!” Podcast
As federal enforcement priorities shift and state laws continue to evolve, how are recent regulatory developments reshaping the conversation around noncompetes in the maritime industry? This discussion examines the Federal Trade Commission's move away from pursuing a broad ban in favor of case-by-case enforcement, while exploring where maritime employers are most likely to encounter legal challenges and how companies can protect proprietary information while minimizing legal risk.
United States Employment
LL
Liskow & Lewis
Article
Connecticut Is The Latest State To Pass AI Legislation Impacting Employers
Connecticut employers that rely on AI-driven tools for recruiting, screening, or workforce management now face a detailed statutory framework governing those practices. Public Act No. 26-15 (the “Act”) was signed into law on June 2, 2026. The Act addresses subjects ranging from automated hiring technology to whistleblower channels for employees at AI developers. The compliance timeline is staggered: some provisions took effect immediately, while the most operationally intensive obligations take effect in October 2027.
United States Employment
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Mintz
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Redundancy/Layoff

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

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Reducing Legal Exposure When Managing Employee Performance Issues (US)
Managing employee performance effectively requires more than business acumen—it demands careful attention to legal risk at every stage. From setting clear expectations to documenting feedback and applying discipline consistently, each decision can either strengthen an employer's position or create costly litigation exposure. Understanding how to navigate performance issues while minimizing legal vulnerabilities is essential for protecting both the organization and its workforce.
United States Employment
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Squire Patton Boggs LLP
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