United States: Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

Subscribe
Employment law and labour law articles and thought leadership, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore articles covering topics such as Discrimination, Employee Benefits and Compensation, Health and Safety, Unfair/Wrongful Dismissal, Whistleblowing, Employment Rights, Outsourcing and Redundancy.
Article
State AG News: Immigration, Labor And Employment, Deceptive Practices (April 16-22, 2026)
State attorneys general across the nation are taking decisive action on multiple fronts, from challenging corporate mergers and protecting immigrant rights to defending workplace protections and combating alleged federal censorship. These coordinated multistate efforts and individual state initiatives demonstrate the expanding role of AGs in shaping policy on healthcare transparency, consumer protection, immigration, media consolidation, environmental accountability, and free speech. The outcomes of these c
United States Government
CM
Crowell & Moring LLP
Article
Acting Attorney General Issues New DEA Order Reclassifying Some Marijuana Products As Schedule III Controlled Substances, Available By Prescription
The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a final order rescheduling certain marijuana products from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, requiring state-licensed medical marijuana entities to register with the DEA and allowing prescribers to treat marijuana as a controlled...
United States Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
Article
Seventh Circuit Confirms No “Per Scan” Damages
A recent Seventh Circuit ruling provides relief for companies facing BIPA litigation by determining that Illinois's 2024 amendments eliminating per-scan damages calculations apply retroactively to pending cases. The court's decision that these changes are procedural rather than substantive means defendants in cases filed before the amendments can benefit from the more favorable damages framework.
United States Privacy
SM
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Article
The FTC’s Strategy On Noncompetes: What Employers Should Know In 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has shifted from pursuing a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements to a targeted enforcement strategy focused on case-by-case investigations and consent orders. Recent enforcement actions reveal the agency's priorities, particularly regarding blanket noncompetes affecting low-wage workers and restrictions in the healthcare industry that may limit patient access to care.
United States Employment
SR
McDermott Will & Schulte
See more