Employment Law and Labour Law

On March 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") published guidance (the "2026 Guidance") that formally reinstates the DOL's original 1975 five-part test (the "Five-Part Test")...

Declining birth rates are reshaping pension systems globally, creating new opportunities and capital flows

In this episode of our ongoing series on withdrawal liability, Neil Shah and Justin Alex are joined by Adam Scoll to explore how the withdrawal liability of a private investment fund’s portfolio company can extend to the fund itself (and potentially others).

Defamation is not just a buzzword in pop culture. It is an illegal action that can harm a person’s reputation and even their livelihood if they lose their job.

The reach of the FAA’s transportation worker exemption remains heavily litigated, particularly as it applies to last-mile delivery drivers. Federal circuits are currently divided on whether...

By Monday, March 30, 2026, employers must give employees the opportunity to name an emergency contact and to indicate whether that contact should be notified if the employee is arrested or detained at the worksite...

As AI becomes integral to service delivery, whether central to outsourcing services or merely used for incidental back-office operations...

The business of law is evolving. Today, management services organizations (MSOs) for law firms are becoming an increasingly attractive tool to allow lawyers and law firms the ability to leverage outside investment...

Recently, a federal court in the Northern District of California issued an important ruling in the closely followed Mobley v. Workday putative class action lawsuit alleging that Workday violated federal discrimination laws.

When an executive leader leaves their employer, negotiating a severance package can be a sensitive endeavor. If that executive is a potential whistleblower, the severance negotiations take on even greater importance.

In recent years, whistleblower protection laws have evolved significantly across both public and private sectors. Enhanced enforcement by agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reflects a clear federal commitment to supporting individuals who report misconduct.

The DOJ Antitrust Division’s new Whistleblower Rewards Program could have negative unintended consequences for the leniency program and corporate compliance programs.