Employment Law and Labour Law

Tim Brechtel, a partner in the Tax Practice Group in the New Orleans office, authored the article "Common health plan administration pitfalls" published by Employee Benefits News on December 11, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed another revision to independent contractor regulations, one that would provide for more leeway in classifying workers as contractors.

For several decades, the American Bar Association has hosted an annual event focused on Workplace & Occupational Safety and Health (WOSH) issues, including both the Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA)...

By December 31, 2026, plan sponsors of certain qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) and defined benefit plans, must amend the plans to incorporate required and discretionary changes under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, and the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0)

On February 25, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a proposed rule that (if finalized) would amend existing electronic disclosure safe harbors to exclude pension benefit statements from electronic...

On February 20, 2026, Plaintiff Amber Striplin filed a $134 million class action lawsuit against Stifel Financial Corp. ("Stifel") in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.

English law recognises three categories for individuals providing services. Where the position is unclear, employers need to review the substance of the relationship.

Baker Botts and ACC Houston hosted a half-day seminar on January 29, 2026 that featured timely discussions...

Baker Botts and ACC Houston hosted a half-day seminar on January 29, 2026, that featured timely discussions on AI, employment law, and what's ahead for the workplace.

As debate surrounding Name, Image, and Likeness-related issues swirls, one common refrain is that unionization/collective bargaining would solve many of the current problems at hand

Many jurisdictions have recently enacted, or are considering enacting, legislation limiting "stay-or-pay" compensation structures, which require employees to repay their employers certain amounts either upon...

For businesses of all sizes, misclassifying employees as independent contractors – whether intentionally or inadvertently – can result in significant exposure, financial penalties, and reputational harm.