Employment Law and Labour Law

The National Labor Relations Board General Counsel has outlined key precedents targeted for reversal while California and Illinois advance novel collective bargaining frameworks for gig workers. Federal courts are simultaneously reshaping the boundaries of workplace dress codes and state labor regulations, creating potential conflicts between state-authorized bargaining systems and federal labor law.

OSHA's revised Hazard Communication Standard requires covered employers to update chemical labels, written hazard communication programs, and employee training by November 20, 2026. The revisions align with the UN's Globally Harmonized System and introduce new hazard classifications, downstream use considerations, and updated requirements for compressed gases and aerosols. Employers must navigate separate compliance timelines for chemical mixtures while ensuring their workplace practices meet the updated st

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected the NLRB's Tesla standard for evaluating workplace dress code policies, finding it fails to properly balance worker and employer interests. The court vacated the Board's decision against Starbucks and suggested a new three-factor test rooted in the traditional "special circumstances" framework.