Employment Law and Labour Law

The House Ways and Means Committee has unanimously approved legislation to reform the IRS Whistleblower Program, addressing critical structural weaknesses that have plagued the system for years.

The Florida Supreme Court has resolved a decade-long split among appellate courts regarding the burden of proof for private whistleblower claims, establishing that employees must demonstrate an actual violation of law rather than merely a good faith belief in wrongdoing. This landmark decision clarifies the distinction between protections afforded to public versus private sector whistleblowers and provides uniform guidance for employers defending against retaliation claims.

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.

Employers face critical compliance challenges when managing I-9 reverification deadlines and navigating electronic verification systems. What are the hidden risks in E-Verify reliance...

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued guidance addressing whether exempt employees can perform additional nonexempt work for hourly pay without losing their exempt status. This opinion letter examines a medical center's practice of allowing salaried Nursing Professional Development Specialists...

The U.S. Supreme Court has resolved a circuit split regarding whether "last mile" drivers who transport goods within a single state can fall within the transportation worker exemption under the Federal Arbitration Act.

The Supreme Court's recent decision in M&K Employee Solutions v. Trustees of the IAM National Pension Fund fundamentally changes how multiemployer pension plans calculate withdrawal liability for employers with unionized workforces.

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.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is mandating a full return to office for its 1,100 employees, requiring them to report five days a week to a new Washington, D.C. headquarters starting this summer.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued Executive Order N-6-26, a “first-in-the-nation” order aimed at preparing workers, businesses, and communities for potential workforce disruption associated with artificial...

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...