Worldwide: Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

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

Bob was a solid, long-term employee. But at the company retreat, he stayed late at the bar, had a few too many drinks, and made a highly inappropriate pass at a member of the hotel staff.

The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that employers may lawfully terminate employees whose physical or mental conditions impair job performance, even when those conditions qualify as disabilities under state law. This landmark decision provides critical guidance for safety-sensitive positions while emphasizing the need for documented, objective evidence linking a disability to actual job impairment rather than assumptions or stereotypes.

The commercialization of space has transformed employment law from a niche concern into a critical governance issue for private space companies.

Explore comprehensive video resources covering critical workplace and legal topics, from understanding your employer's fiduciary responsibilities regarding 401(k) plans to navigating wrongful termination claims and employment discrimination. These expert-led discussions provide essential insights into protecting your rights as an employee and understanding complex legal matters affecting your career and financial security.

Recent federal appellate court decisions address critical employment law issues including NLRB subpoena authority during union campaigns, Title VII retaliation standards, disability discrimination under the Rehabilitation Act...

There is truth to the proverb that "a closed mouth catches no flies." In Randolph v. Trustees of the California State University, 3rd App. Dist. C102901 (Jan. 15, 2026)...

It is a new year in California and that means a new set of updates to the state's labor and employment laws.

Few topics in the ERISA realm have received more press over the last few months than alternative investments in retirement plans. With the change in the Trump Administration, a change in tone from regulators...