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2025 Legislative Developments Affecting Washington Employers

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Washington employers face a wave of new workplace legislation, some of which recently became effective and some that will begin in 2026 and beyond. These new or modified laws address a broad range of topics, many of which...more

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Washington State Workplace Law Roundup: Nearly 20 New Laws Taking Effect Within the Next Year – Starting Now

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Washington lawmakers were busy this year, and a wave of new laws will have a major impact on the workplace. Employers must be aware of significant workplace laws taking effect within the next year, including 11 new laws that...more

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Future Script: How Generative AI Is Changing Collective Bargaining in the Entertainment Industry

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Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) has the ability to transform many industries; its current and future impact on the entertainment industry is particularly significant and cannot be overstated. The SAG-AFTRA and WGA...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

From Soft Caps to Hard Lines: How the NBA’s Latest CBA Reshapes Spending and Teambuilding Strategy

The Past - Every seven years, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), the labor union representing NBA players, come together to negotiate a Collective Bargaining...more

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Changes on the Horizon for the National Labor Relations Board

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A period of inactivity at the top adjudicative level of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) may soon be over with the potential appointment of two new Board members. Last week, the President nominated Scott Mayer and...more

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Germany’s New Coalition Agreement Impacts Labor Law and Social Policy: 10 Key Takeaways for Employers

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Germany’s recent federal election signaled a shift in the country’s politics – and employers will surely feel the impact. The center-right Christian Democratic Union and its sister party, the Christian Social Union, won the...more

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Can Unions Say ‘No’ to Collective Dismissals?

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Collective dismissal, particularly the involvement of trade unions in the process, has long been controversial in Brazil. Following recent labour reforms and court decisions, the Supreme Court is set to rule again, with a new...more

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Coalition Agreement 2025: New German Government's Plans for Labor and Employment Laws

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At a Glance - A new coalition agreement between Germany's Christian Democratic Union and the Social Democratic Party contains several labor and employment law proposals. Provisions in the agreement address skilled worker...more

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Germany’s Political Shift Could Bring Changes to Labor Law and Social Policy: Key Points for Employers

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Germany’s federal election last month signaled a shift in the country’s politics – and employers need to understand how this might soon impact them. The center-right Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union won...more

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Layoffs in Germany & Poland: Differences & Similarities

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As layoff procedures in Poland and Germany are anchored in the same EU Directive, their national regulations are similar in direction, but they still have their own flavor and local specificity. Germany and Poland share...more

Smith Anderson

NLRB Acting General Counsel Overturns Numerous Pro-Labor Biden-Era Policies

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On February 14, 2025, the National Labor Relations Board’s ("NLRB" or "Board") Acting General Counsel ("GC"), William Cowen issued General Counsel Memoranda ("GC Memo") 25-05, which rescinded more than a dozen GC Memos issued...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Kein digitales Zugangsrecht – Gewerkschaft scheitert mit Klage gegen Adidas

Spätestens seit der Corona-Pandemie erfreut sich das Home-Office großer Beliebtheit: Rund ein Viertel aller Erwerbstätigen in Deutschland arbeitet zumindest teilweise aus dem Home-Office. Doch während das mobile Arbeiten...more

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NLRB Places Further Restrictions on Employers: Captive Audience Meetings

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The National Labor Relations Board (the Board) voted 3-1 on November 13, 2024, (along party lines, with Member Kaplan dissenting) to prohibit so-called "captive audience" meetings.1 In doing so, the Board overturned...more

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What Employers Need to Know About the Current State of the NLRB

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A series of game-changing moves from the White House have left employers struggling to understand the lay of the land when it comes to the nation’s labor law. Even though it might feel like we’re entering unchartered...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Unpacking the Biden Administration’s Last-Minute Antitrust Worker Protections

In the final week of the Biden administration, the antitrust enforcement agencies – the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) – released two policies potentially impacting labor markets. The...more

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Republican Senator Surprises Employers By Releasing Framework for Pro-Labor Bill: 7 Key Sections to Track

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Just days into the newest Congressional session, a key Republican Senator shocked many employers by pushing for a law that would significantly tilt the playing field to the benefit of unions and labor advocates. Senator Josh...more

Venable LLP

Prepare for Pro-Employer Shift in Labor Law under the Trump Administration

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Decisions and policies under the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB" or "Board") have become increasingly politicized the last few decades resulting in significant swings between pro-employer and pro-union/employee...more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your January To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

Looking Ahead: The Potential Impact of a New NLRB on the Hotel Industry

As hoteliers have experienced in the past, the outcome of a Presidential election, and the consequent change in the makeup of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), can have a significant impact on business operations....more

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Make No Mistake: The NLRB Revives the ‘Clear and Unmistakable Waiver’ Standard

One December 10, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued its decision in Endurance Environmental Solutions, LLC, upending its prior “contract coverage” standard for determining whether a unionized employer...more

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A Majority of Alaskans Appear to Have Approved a Paid Sick Leave Ballot Measure

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In the November 5, 2024 election, a majority of Alaskans appear to have voted in favor of Alaska Ballot Measure No. 1 to create a new statewide paid sick leave law that would become operative on July 1, 2025 (and increases to...more

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Relaciones Laborales en México: 4 Desarrollos Clave y 7 Consejos de Cumplimiento Principales a Medida que las Empresas...

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Las empresas en México han enfrentado cambios significativos en los últimos años con respecto a las leyes, regulaciones y prácticas laborales – y esto es particularmente cierto cuando se trata de relaciones laborales y...more

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Labor Relations in Mexico: 4 Key Developments and 7 Top Compliance Tips as Multinational Businesses Adapt to Recent Changes

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Businesses in Mexico have faced significant changes over the last few years regarding employment laws, regulations, and practices – and this is particularly true when it comes to labor relations and collective bargaining....more

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[Webinar] 2024 Labor & Employment Law Virtual Update - September 18th, 8:30 am - 11:00 am ET

It has been a particularly busy year on the labor and employment law front. To learn more about the major challenges employers face and developments your organization needs to address before year's end, we encourage you to...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

The Labor Law Insider - Collective Bargaining: Ins and Outs, Nuts and Bolts, Part I

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Our Labor Law Insiders tackle the tricky business of collective bargaining in parts one and two of this Labor Law Insider. Host Tom Godar shares the microphone with Husch Blackwell attorneys Jon Anderson and Adam Doerr who...more

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