Employment Law and Labour Law

A Washington appellate court has ruled that the state's Law Against Discrimination applies to homeowners' association covenant enforcement after a home sale closes, not just during the transaction itself. This decision creates new liability exposure for HOAs and community managers who enforce CC&Rs, as selective enforcement claims can now be investigated by the Human Rights Commission regardless of when the discriminatory conduct allegedly occurred.

Recent lawsuits against theater organizations signal a dramatic shift in how diversity, equity and inclusion programs are being legally challenged. From discounted ticket promotions to apprenticeship opportunities, DEI initiatives that once seemed routine are now facing federal scrutiny and litigation under anti-discrimination laws. Theater companies, producers and arts organizations must navigate this evolving legal landscape to protect their programs while continuing to pursue diversity goals.

Littler's Global Guide Quarterly brings together labor and employment law updates from 47 jurisdictions across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA regions. This quarter's edition covers significant legislative changes, regulatory decisions, and emerging trends affecting multinational employers, from Victoria's NDA restrictions in sexual harassment cases to Romania's new foreign worker access rules.

The modern workforce has transformed dramatically, with individuals building client bases and working across state lines through digital platforms. Yet the employment laws governing these arrangements often date back to the 1930s, creating complex legal challenges when contemporary business models collide with outdated regulatory frameworks. This discussion examines the critical questions surrounding independent contractors, joint employment, gig work, and workforce design in today's evolving labor landscap

Generative AI is fundamentally reshaping the economics that drove decades of outsourcing growth, automating routine tasks that companies previously sent offshore for cost savings. As AI capabilities expand, organizations face critical decisions about which work to keep in-house, what to automate, and how to restructure their relationships with outsourcing partners.

For global mobility teams, work involving foreign nationals can create confusion and may trigger compliance risk. As cross‑border and digital work arrangements expand, some employers assume that working remotely...

Getting into a car accident can be overwhelming and stressful, leaving you unsure of what steps to take next. Understanding the proper procedures to follow after a collision in New Jersey—from prioritizing safety and documenting the scene to navigating the state's no-fault insurance system—can protect both your health and your legal rights while strengthening any potential compensation claim.

A Washington Court of Appeals has ruled that an employee's not-yet-conceived child may pursue a negligence claim against the employer for birth defects allegedly caused by workplace chemical exposure before conception. The decision addresses whether employers owe a duty of care to future children and whether workers' compensation exclusivity bars such claims, with significant implications pending potential Supreme Court review.

When cybersecurity threats originate from within an organization, employers face unique challenges in conducting investigations while balancing legal obligations, employee privacy, and operational security. This discussion explores the warning signs of insider threats, the coordination required between legal, HR, IT, and forensic teams, and the critical post-investigation considerations including disciplinary actions and compensation structures that can help prevent future incidents.

On June 3, 2026, Governor Polis signed into law HB26-1283, which establishes strict restrictions on how employers may handle government-issued identification documents belonging to applicants and employees—including migrant and seasonal workers—during the employment eligibility verification (I-9) process.

When Apple sued OpenAI for trade secret misappropriation in July 2026, the case revealed critical lessons about how startup hiring practices can create devastating legal exposure.

The modern workforce has transformed dramatically, with individuals building client bases and working across state lines through digital platforms. Yet the employment laws governing these arrangements often date back to the 1930s, creating complex legal challenges when contemporary business models collide with outdated regulatory frameworks. This discussion examines the critical questions surrounding independent contractors, joint employment, gig work, and workforce design in today's evolving labor landscap