Employment Law and Labour Law

A three-judge panel of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has lifted a preliminary injunction that blocked President Donald Trump’s executive orders terminating federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

A Chicago-based union has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Express Scripts, alleging the pharmacy benefit manager violated RICO by using a Swiss group purchasing organization to hide billions in drug company fees. The lawsuit claims Express Scripts diverted formulary placement fees through Ascent Health Services rather than passing savings to insured parties, breaching its fiduciary duties to help members reduce insurance costs.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employment and Training Administration recently issued a framework of principles for workers concerning artificial intelligence (AI) literacy.

From 6 April 2026, the maximum protective award that an employment tribunal (ET) can make for a failure to comply with collective redundancy consultation obligations will double from 90 days' actual gross pay...

Foreign-headquartered companies looking to reduce their workforce in the States face a complex web of U.S. operational, regulatory and reputational risks. Jackson Lewis’ Workforce...

Welcome to the March 2026 edition of BCLP’s UK HR Two‑Minute Monthly – your quick, practical roundup of the latest UK employment law cases, HR developments and legislative news.

The legal landscape for third-party sexual harassment claims is shifting dramatically, with federal courts now applying different standards of employer liability depending on jurisdiction.

Key Takeaway: The AI Act has been a source of concern for employers (and other entities utilizing AI) since it was enacted in 2024. It is the most comprehensive AI law in the country and, if it goes into effect without changes, will impose a host of onerous requirements on employers, including implementation of risk management programs, impact assessments, annual reviews, and disclosures regarding algorithmic discrimination.

Huntington Ingalls Industries faces a class action lawsuit alleging its $600 annual tobacco surcharge violates ERISA's anti-discrimination provisions.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a significant proposed rule that would redefine the criteria for determining joint employer status under key federal employment statutes, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)...

Trade secrets are among a company’s most valuable intellectual property assets. They can give a business a competitive edge, provided that they are properly safeguarded.

When assisting businesses with the commercial aspects of the California Consumer Privacy Act, we advise them that this same law, with “consumer” in its name, also applies to data related to job applicants, employees, contractors...