Employment Law and Labour Law

A Greenberg Traurig shareholder discusses her multi-year pro bono legislative effort that resulted in groundbreaking Texas legislation allowing human trafficking survivors to use duress as a legal defense...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced a new federal income tax deduction for certain overtime compensation for tax years 2025 through 2028.

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new rule establishing a nationwide standard for joint employer status under federal labor laws, introducing a four-factor test that could significantly...

In this series, we break down the key risks, compliance challenges, and practical considerations every employer should understand.

Oracle's lawsuit against a former employee reveals the extensive customer data Oracle collects and uses to drive sales strategy. The case exposes how Oracle tracks deployment details, pricing, contract terms, and usage patterns to maintain informational advantage in negotiations. Companies running Oracle software should understand the implications of this data collection and take steps to level the playing field.

El cumplimiento migratorio se ha vuelto mucho más complejo con el trabajo remoto – y esto se debe a los arreglos laborales globales e híbridos que nos están obligando a replantear dónde y cómo realizamos nuestro trabajo.

On April 22, 2026, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced its new proposed rule aimed at clarifying when multiple employers share joint liability for violations of federal wage and hour laws. The proposed rule is entitled “Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.”

This issue examines three significant federal appellate court decisions that shape class action litigation: the Fourth Circuit's analysis of ERISA claims and Rule 23(b)(1) certification requirements...

The US Department of Labor has proposed a new rule that would fundamentally alter how workers are classified as employees or independent contractors, potentially affecting millions of workers' access to federal employment protections.

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.