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Cal. Federal Court Grants Employer Summary Judgment Despite Protected Whistleblowing
A California federal court recently granted summary judgment to an employer in a whistleblower retaliation case, despite finding evidence of protected activity. The decision highlights how well-documented performance issues spanning years can overcome retaliation claims, even when an employee reports suspected illegal conduct. What factors proved decisive in allowing the employer to prevail?
United States Employment
PR
Proskauer Rose LLP
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New York’s “No Severance Ultimatums Act” Would Increase Severance Agreement Requirements
New York's Legislature has passed the "No Severance Ultimatums Act," which would impose significant new requirements on employers offering severance agreements to New York employees. The bill mandates a 21-day consideration period, a 7-day revocation window, and prohibits coercive tactics, expanding federal protections currently limited to workers aged 40 and older to nearly all New York employees. Employers must prepare for immediate implementation if Governor Hochul signs the bill, as non-compliant agreem
United States Employment
SM
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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Pay Transparency In Europe And The UK: What Employers Need To Know (Podcast)
Mayer Brown partners examine the rapidly changing pay transparency requirements across Europe and the UK, analyzing how the EU Pay Transparency Directive and national regulations in France, Germany, and the UK are reshaping employer obligations. The discussion provides actionable guidance for organizations navigating new transparency, reporting, and equal pay compliance requirements.
United States Employment
MB
Mayer Brown
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The Legal Launchpad: Making The Most Of Your Summer Associate Experience (Podcast)
Lowenstein Sandler launches "The Legal Launchpad," a new subseries featuring conversations about careers in law and what it takes to succeed in the legal profession. In this inaugural episode, Senior Manager of Entry Level Recruiting Melissa Leidl joins host Alessandra Moore to discuss the summer associate experience, sharing practical expectations and advice for law students navigating this critical stage of their legal careers.
United States Employment
LS
Lowenstein Sandler
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Employment Litigation/ Tribunals

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Cal. Federal Court Grants Employer Summary Judgment Despite Protected Whistleblowing
A California federal court recently granted summary judgment to an employer in a whistleblower retaliation case, despite finding evidence of protected activity. The decision highlights how well-documented performance issues spanning years can overcome retaliation claims, even when an employee reports suspected illegal conduct. What factors proved decisive in allowing the employer to prevail?
United States Employment
PR
Proskauer Rose LLP
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Employee Benefits & Compensation

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Pay Transparency In Europe And The UK: What Employers Need To Know (Podcast)
Mayer Brown partners examine the rapidly changing pay transparency requirements across Europe and the UK, analyzing how the EU Pay Transparency Directive and national regulations in France, Germany, and the UK are reshaping employer obligations. The discussion provides actionable guidance for organizations navigating new transparency, reporting, and equal pay compliance requirements.
United States Employment
MB
Mayer Brown
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To Remote Or Not To Remote? Six Years Later
Six years after the pandemic forced a global shift to remote work, organizations continue to grapple with fundamental questions about workplace arrangements. Drawing on extensive research from Harvard Business School and Stanford University, this analysis examines the productivity, retention, and cultural implications of remote versus hybrid work models. The data reveals surprising insights about which arrangements deliver the strongest business outcomes while meeting employee needs.
United States Employment
Metz Lewis Brodman Must O'Keefe
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Contract of Employment

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New York’s “No Severance Ultimatums Act” Would Increase Severance Agreement Requirements
New York's Legislature has passed the "No Severance Ultimatums Act," which would impose significant new requirements on employers offering severance agreements to New York employees. The bill mandates a 21-day consideration period, a 7-day revocation window, and prohibits coercive tactics, expanding federal protections currently limited to workers aged 40 and older to nearly all New York employees. Employers must prepare for immediate implementation if Governor Hochul signs the bill, as non-compliant agreem
United States Employment
SM
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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The Last Yard: Tesla’s Factory Workers Join The Expanding Universe Of FAA-Exempt Transportation Workers
A California appellate court ruled that Tesla's yard hostlers—workers who move trailers containing interstate-shipped auto parts within factory grounds—qualify as transportation workers exempt from the Federal Arbitration Act. The decision expands the scope of the FAA's transportation worker exemption beyond traditional drivers and may affect arbitration agreement enforceability for employers whose workers handle goods in interstate commerce, even if those workers never leave company premises.
United States Employment
SM
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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Virginia Employers: Reminder About New Job Posting And Salary History Rules
Virginia employers face a wave of new employment law requirements starting July 1, 2026, that will fundamentally change hiring and compensation practices. These changes include mandatory pay transparency in job postings and prohibitions on asking candidates about their salary history. Understanding these upcoming requirements is essential for employers to ensure compliance and avoid potential legal pitfalls.
United States Employment
JL
Jackson Lewis P.C.
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